The Ashes: Smith ton sends England reeling in final Test

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 13:26

Australia recovered on the back of a Steve Smith home-town century and more Brad Haddin batting heroics to put reeling England on the rack again in the final Sydney Ashes Test Friday.

Relieved Clarke lauds bowlers and Rogers after toss anxiety

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 18:06

Australia captain Michael Clarke was left to thank his bowlers and centurion Chris Rogers for the hosts` escape in the fourth Ashes test on Sunday, having risked his team`s winning streak by opting to bowl first after winning the toss.

The Ashes: Australia need 201 runs to win 4th Test

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 22:40

Australia were chasing 201 runs to win the fourth Ashes Test and take a 4-0 series lead after a stunning English batting collapse on a chaotic third day`s play in Melbourne on Saturday.

Cook reaches milestone as England extend lead at MCG

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 17:17

England captain Alastair Cook became the youngest cricketer to reach 8,000 test runs as the tourists moved serenely to 54 without loss at lunch after dismissing Australia for 204 early on the third day of the fourth Ashes test on Saturday.

Flower faces tough choices to revive England

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 17:00

England`s calamitous Ashes loss with two tests to spare has sparked the usual calls for heads to roll in all departments, but it remains to be seen whether coach Andy Flower will man the guillotine or put his own neck on the chopping block.

The Ashes: Ian Bell `willing` to fill in for Jonathan Trott at number three

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 17:11

Ian Bell is "absolutely willing" to replace Jonathan Trott at the number three spot in England`s batting order when the second Ashes test against Australia starts on Thursday.

Chairman`s XI trail England XI by 196 runs

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 16:58

Cricket Australia Chairman’s XI were 16 for no loss after England XI declared at 212/7 on the first of the two-day tour match at Traeger Park here Friday.

Dressing-down fired Aussies, says Brad Haddin

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 16:09

Australia`s Brad Haddin revealed how a sharp dressing-down sparked one of England`s biggest Ashes collapses after an inspired Mitchell Johnson terrorised their batting line-up.

Joe Root keen to face new Test batting challenge

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 14:36

Joe Root insists he has no problems dropping down England`s batting order for this week`s Ashes series opener against Australia to accommodate in-form Michael Carberry as opener.

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.