The Ashes: England on the ropes in massive run chase

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 14:07

England were fighting to save the opening Ashes Test after a demoralising third day dominated by Australia at the Gabba on Saturday.

Kevin Pietersen fit, Michael Carberry set for Ashes debut

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 09:35

England opener Michael Carberry looks set to make his Ashes debut next week after being included in the team to face an Invitational XI in a warm-up match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

Pietersen insists `will be fine` for first Ashes Test in Brisbane

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 14:14

England`s star batsman Kevin Pietersen, who has flown to Melbourne for treatment on his knee injury, has said that he is fine and fans should relax.

England sweat on Pietersen, Prior ahead of Ashes

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 09:12

England batsman Kevin Pietersen will travel to Melbourne for a cortisone injection on his troublesome knee on Sunday.

Pietersen fears `problematic` knee might not hold up in winter Ashes

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 12:48

Star England batsman Kevin Pietersen has said he fears that his knee problem might flare up again during the winter Ashes series, starting at Brisbane from November 21.

Ricky Ponting says England `past their peak`

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 09:51

Former Test captain Ricky Ponting believes England`s ageing team are already past their best as they prepare for the Ashes opener against Australia just months after winning the urn on home soil.

Pietersen begs for Oz Twitter sledges during Ashes summer

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 12:39

England cricket star Kevin Pietersen has begged for attention from Aussie fans on Twitter during the summer Ashes tour.

Kevin Pietersen joins England teammates in Perth

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 12:59

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has joined up with his teammates in Perth after arriving late via South Africa, as he attended a memorial service for a late friend of his before heading to Australia for the Ashes series.

Kevin Pietersen`s Ashes departure delayed

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 09:41

Kevin Pietersen will not fly out to Australia with the rest of the England squad on Wednesday as he has been granted compassionate leave following the death of a friend.