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If one takes a closer look at Pat Cummins' finger then they’ll see that his middle finger is of the same length as his index finger. (Photo: Twitter)

Pat Cummins lost part of his middle finger; here's how

The incident where he lost a part of his finger took place when he was three years old.

12 Sep 2019 1:10 PM

Captain Joe Root said England’s year could still be judged a success even if they fail to level the Ashes series against Australia by winning the final Test at the Oval. (Photo:AFP)

'It’s bitterly disappointing to not have retained the Ashes, but we haven’t lost anything yet': Joe Root

The home side go into Thursday’s fifth and final match 2-1 down.

12 Sep 2019 11:14 AM

While stating the reason for Mitchell Marsh's inclusion, skipper Tim Paine said they felt the need for an extra bowler. (Photo:AP)

Mitchell Marsh finds a spot in Australia's sqaud for 5th and final Test

Mitchell Marsh has found a spot in the squad, replacing vice-captain Travis Head.

12 Sep 2019 9:48 AM

Steve Smith’s glorious Ashes has raised calls from some fans and pundits for his restoration to the Australia captaincy but incumbent Tim Paine has no plans to hand over the reins quietly. (Photo:AP)

Australia's Tim Paine unwilling to give up captaincy silently

Australia retained the Ashes with victory in the fourth test, where Smith continued his brilliant series with a 200 and an 82.

12 Sep 2019 9:01 AM

Paine said they are going to treat the fifth Ashes Test match as 'one of the biggest Test matches' they are going to play. (Photo: AFP)

'Going to treat the fifth Ashes Test match as 'one of the biggest Test matches': Tim Paine

Australia registered a 185-run victory in the fourth Ashes Test match against England and by doing so, they retained the Ashes.

11 Sep 2019 5:11 PM

Australian coach Justin Langer has said one good innings from opening batsman David Warner will help the team win the fifth and final Ashes Test. (Photo:AFP)

Justin Langer backs Warner to score in 5th and final Ashes Test

Warner has been going through a lean patch as he has only scored 79 runs from four Test matches.

11 Sep 2019 11:32 AM

England paceman James Anderson hopes to overcome a calf problem that forced him out of the Ashes series. (Photo:AFP)

James Anderson aims to return at New Zealand and South Africa tour

The 37-year-old sustained the injury playing for Lancashire in July and managed only four overs in the opening test at Edgbaston.

11 Sep 2019 11:15 AM

Australia head to the Oval hungry to win their first Ashes series in England since 2001 as the peerless Steve Smith seeks to inflict further pain on the hosts. (Photo:AFP)

Australia aim to end Ashes campaign with series win against England

Tim Paine's men finally saw off stubborn England at Old Trafford to take a 2-1 lead in the 5-Test series with just one match to go.

11 Sep 2019 10:11 AM

Steve Smith scored an astonishing 671 runs at an average of 134.2, including three hundreds and a double hundred in the ongoing series.(Photo: Twitter)

Jack Leach reportedly mocked by a glasses wearing Steve Smith, Twitter reacts

On Sunday, after winning the fourth Ashes Test, the Australian players were in a jubilant mood as they had retained the Ashes.

10 Sep 2019 1:06 PM

Steve Smith's superb form has helped him to surpass Indian skipper Virat Kohli and join the elite list of most runs scored by a single batsman against any opposite team in a Test series. (Photo:AFP)

Steve Smith surpasses Virat Kohli, on-way to create new history

England’s Graham Gooch tops the list, followed by West Indies Legend Brian Lara and India skipper Virat languishes at the bottom.

10 Sep 2019 11:55 AM

If Australia manage to avoid defeat in the fifth Test against England at The Oval starting Thursday, Tim Paine will join the list of Australia captains who have led the team to an Ashes series win in England. It is a feat no Australia captain has achieved since Steve Waugh oversaw a 4-1 success 18 years ago. (Photo:AP)

'Accidental' Australia captain Tim Paine on brink of Ashes milestone

Greg Chappell could not do it, while Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke, who had both had two attempts each, were unable to manage it either.

10 Sep 2019 9:37 AM

England are now looking to avoid their first series defeat at home to the visitors since 2001 when they lost 4-1 to an Australian side led by Steve Waugh. Stuart Broad celebrates fall of Australian wicket with teammates Ben Stokes and Co. (Photo:AP)

England keep same squad for 5th Ashes Test

Australia retained the urn after taking an unassailable 2-1 lead following their 185-run win in the fourth test at Old Trafford on Sunday.

10 Sep 2019 9:26 AM

In the second innings, Australia was in a spot of bother at 44/4, but Smith played a vital 82-run knock to enable the side to declare at 186/6, setting England a target of 383 runs. (Photo: AFP)

Aussie skipper Tim Paine: 'Smith is the best player I have ever seen'

His remarks came after Australia's 185-run victory over England in the fourth Test of the ongoing Ashes.

09 Sep 2019 6:39 PM

Steve Smith has been in a phenomenal form in the Ashes series, while the same could not be said of his compatriot David Warner. (Photo: AFP)

Steve Smith and David Warner share moments of celebration after retaining Ashes; see pics

Australia are now on a 2-1 lead in the series with one match left to play.

09 Sep 2019 6:24 PM

England skipper Joe Root identified Australia batsman Steve Smith as the standout performer in the ongoing Ashes and said if the batsman is taken out of the equation, the situation would be very similar for both teams. (Photo:AFP)

Steve Smith was the difference between the two team says Joe Root

Currently, Australia has a 2-1 lead in the series with one match left to play.

09 Sep 2019 6:23 PM

Australia retained the Ashes urn after they defeated England by a massive margin of 185-runs. (Photo:AP)

Reasons why Australia is most probably going to claim the Ashes Urn

The all-round performances from the Australians were superb.

09 Sep 2019 6:14 PM

Matthew Wade who nicked a ball, tried to take a second run, but Jofra Archer stood in the middle and refused to move aside. (Photo: screengrab/Instagram)

Watch: Jofra Archer get in way of Matthew Wade

Jofra Archer, the Barbados born speedster kept the spectators at their toes by trying weird techniques to get Wade out.

09 Sep 2019 4:15 PM

An agonised Ben Stokes who after getting out vented out his anger by smashing his bat on the ground. (Photo: Twitter)

Watch: Ben Stokes venting out his anger

Stokes’ was again expected to repeat similar kind of performance when England were set a humongous target of 383 in the fourth innings.

09 Sep 2019 3:24 PM

Steve Smith has been England's tormentor-in-chief in the ongoing Ashes series, which Australia have already retained after winning the fourth Test in Manchester on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

Steve Harmison says Steve Smith can never be forgiven for his ball-tampering act

Smith is having a fairytale Ashes series, but that didn't stop Harmison from taking a dig at the former Australia skipper.

09 Sep 2019 1:24 PM

In a bid to save his team, Joe Root had to endure a tough phase when Pacer Mitchell Starc bowled a 140 Kmph which went on to hit the England skipper’s abdominal guard, following which Root went down to the ground feeling an agonizing pain. (Photo: screengrab/instagram)

Watch: Mitchell Starc’s deadly ball breaks Joe Root’s guard in to two pieces

As soon Root went down, the medical staff immediately came to check his condition.

09 Sep 2019 1:01 PM

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