The Ashes: England heading for defeat in second Test

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 13:37

Beleaguered England survived their first full day of resistance Sunday but the prospect of another heavy defeat loomed large heading into the final day of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide.

The Ashes: When Australia bat for fair cricket…

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 14:14

How can Australians talk about playing ‘fair’ cricket? The team that has a history of turning matches in their favour through unfair cricket, how can it accuse England of playing unfair cricket?

England reacts coolly to Pietersen, Broad`s late-night booze bender

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 13:30

The Australian media`s latest attempt to unsettle England`s bid to retain the Ashes has been rebuffed by the England and Wales Cricket Board as coach Graham Gooch called on Alastair Cook`s side to rise to the challenge in the second Test, which starts in Adelaide this week, according to reports.

Dale Steyn leads fiercest fast bowler in world poll

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 10:12

In reply to the question "Who is the fiercest fast bowler in the world at the moment?" readers of a cricket website have been virtually unanimous that the South African spearhead Dale Steyn, who is about to do thrilling battle with India`s emerging band of new strokeplayers on our soil, is top of the pile.

Broad backs `drop-in` Adelaide Oval to save England from Johnson`s `roughing`

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 16:26

England bowler Stuart Broadhas said that he believes the drop-in Adelaide Oval pitch for the second Ashes Test would not suit Australian pacemanMitchell Johnson and thus would help them getting `roughed up` like Gabba.

The Ashes: Trott exit has left England heartbroken, says Stuart Broad

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 00:05

Jonathan Trott`s abrupt Ashes exit has left the England team heartbroken, said paceman Stuart Broad who offered the top-order batsman full support in overcoming his stress-related issue.

The Ashes: Gabba Test lives up to its hype!

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 19:47

Gabba Test provided wholesome entertainment, exciting cricket and was a thrilling prelude to the Ashes Down Under.

Boycott slams England for `giving away` first Ashes test

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 22:23

England have "given the first test away" after a shambolic first innings collapse against Australia in Brisbane on Friday, according to former opening batsman Geoffrey Boycott.

Australia`s struggling top order under fire

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 16:26

Australia`s top-order batsman came under attack after they failed to fire against England on the opening day of the Ashes series at the Gabba, with "pantomime villain" Stuart Broad doing the damage.

Oz fan arrested for smuggling pig `disguised` as baby into Gabba

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 14:30

A 33-year-old Australian has been charged with animal cruelty, after he smuggled a live pig into the Gabba, the venue of the first Ashes cricket Test.

The Ashes – Cricket’s oldest rivalry resumes

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 22:56

The Ashes – Cricket’s oldest rivalry resumes

Gabba Test, Day 1: Stuart Broad defies boos putting England on top in Ashes

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 14:55

England`s Stuart Broad hit back at booing fans with a devastating five-wicket haul Thursday but Brad Haddin`s fighting knock kept Australian hopes alive in a compelling start to the Ashes Tests.