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Moeen, who was a member of England's World Cup-winning squad, has been replaced by Somerset left-arm spinner Jack Leach for the Lord's Test. (Photo: AFP)

England's Moeen Ali takes break from cricket after Ashes axe

The 32-year-old was axed after scoring nought and four in England's first Test defeat at Edgbaston.

13 Aug 2019 7:51 PM

Both Warner and Smith played their first Test match after facing a one-year ban for their involvement in the ball-tampering scandal against South Africa in 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Coach Justin Langer expects Warner to perform in second Test

Warner was able to score just ten runs in the first Test match.

13 Aug 2019 1:48 PM

In the 1930 Ashes in England, Bradman scored an unparalleled 974 runs as the Aussies won the series 2-1. (Photo: AFP)

Steve Smith's Ashes run-spree sparks comparisons with Don Bradman

In his first Test back in 1946, Bradman made 187 against England in Brisbane and followed up with 234 in Sydney.

13 Aug 2019 1:15 PM

Standing in only his 13th Test, Wilson equalled the record for reversals when eight of his decisions were successfully appealed by the players. (Photo: AFP)

'It still works', says MCC on neutral Test umpires despite Ashes furore

As many as 10 decisions by rookie West Indian umpire Joel Wilson and Pakistan's Aleem Dar were overturned by the DRS during Edgbaston Test.

13 Aug 2019 12:59 PM

Moeen Ali, who displayed a poor form in the first Ashes Test, has been dropped. (Photo: AFP)

Jofra Archer, Jack Leach find spot in England's second Ashes Test squad

The second Ashes Test between England and Australia will commence from August 14 at Lord's.

10 Aug 2019 8:19 AM

Anderson, who is nicknamed 'The King of Swing', said he felt awful watching from the sidelines as the England attack struggled against the Australians especially in the second innings. (Photo: AFP)

England star James Anderson vows to return before Ashes end

The 37-year-old has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test, which starts next Wednesday at Lord's.

07 Aug 2019 4:27 PM

Former Australian skipper steered Australia to the win by making a grand comeback to Test cricket. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Smith's comeback to Test cricket leads to comparisons with Don Bradman

Smith's grand return to the international stage has led to comparisons with the legendary Don Bradman.

07 Aug 2019 1:00 PM

The veteran had not played competitive cricket for a month leading into the match after injuring the same calf playing for Lancashire. (Photo: AFP)

James Anderson ruled out of second Ashes Test with injury

After pulling up injured on the first morning in Birmingham, Anderson, 37, was restricted to two batting cameos at number 11.

06 Aug 2019 2:55 PM

The match was a personal triumph for Australia's Steve Smith, who in his first Test since a 12-month ban for his role in a ball-tampering scandal, scored 144 and 142. (Photo: AFP)

England's Joe Root laments 'bitterly disappointing' Ashes defeat

World Cup winners England, set an imposing target of 398 to win, collapsed to 97-7 in the post-lunch session on the fifth and final day.

05 Aug 2019 8:35 PM

Lyon scalped six wickets in the second innings and as a result, he became the fourth Australian to cross 350 wickets in Test cricket. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Australia defeat England by 251 runs, Nathan Lyon takes 6 wickets

Steven Smith was the star for the Aussies as he scored centuries in both innings of the Test match.

05 Aug 2019 8:08 PM

England skipper Joe Root had to review two verdicts by the umpire to remain at the crease. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Michael Vaughan slams on-field umpire Joel Wilson

Wilson has had a horrendous match, as he has given 10 wrong decisions up till now.

05 Aug 2019 7:30 PM

Smith's comments came after he was seen offering advice to bowlers and discussing with Paine on numerous occasions during the first Ashes Test match. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Steve Smith says captaincy not on his radar at the moment

England are chasing a target of 398 runs and will resume day five on Monday from 13/0.

05 Aug 2019 3:25 PM

Ben Stokes was successful to break the 130-run partnership by dismissing Head. (Photo: AFP)

Watch: Stokes dismisses Travis Head on Day 4 of first Test in controversial fashion

It seemed that umpire Aleem Dar failed to spot a backfoot no-ball of Stokes off which he scalped the wicket of Head.

05 Aug 2019 1:56 PM

Thorpe also said he encourages players to have a 'positive mindset'. (Photo: AP)

Ashes 2019: Graham Thorpe urges England to 'show character'

On 478/7, Australia decided to declare their innings, setting a target of 398 for the hosts.

05 Aug 2019 1:17 PM

Before this Test match, it was in September 2017 when Wade had last played a longest-format game. (Photo: AP)

'A dream come true', says Matthew Wade after scoring century in Ashes

Australia declared their second inning on 487/7, setting a target of 398 runs for England.

05 Aug 2019 12:24 PM

Australian batsman Steven Smith on Sunday became the second-fastest batsman to register 25 centuries in the Test format. (Photo: AFP)

Steve Smith becomes second-fastest batsman to register 25 Test centuries

Smith recorded his 25th century in 119th innings and went past Indian skipper Virat Kohli who had achieved the feat in 127 innings.

04 Aug 2019 7:23 PM

Shoaib Akhtar on Sunday termed the addition of name and number on Test match jerseys as awful and asked for the reversal of this decision by the ICC. (Photo: AFP)

'Name and number of players on Test jerseys look awful' : Shoaib Akhtar

Earlier, former Australian bowler, Brett Lee had also criticised this addition to Test cricket, calling the decision as ridiculous.

04 Aug 2019 5:36 PM

The team's medical-staff confirmed on Sunday, just minutes before the start of play on day four of the first Ashes Test match, cricket.com.au reported. (Photo: AFP)

First Ashes Test: Anderson to not bowl in final innings

The 37-year-old will come out to bat if absolutely necessary, the team management added.

04 Aug 2019 4:22 PM

Ponting's comments came in after Smith was seen offering advice to bowlers and discussing with Paine on numerous occasions during the first Ashes Test match. (Photo: AFP)

Ponting feels Tim Paine should use Steve Smith's experience

Ricky Ponting lavishly praised 'experienced guy' Steve Smith and said that it would be silly if Tim Paine does not use him on the field.

04 Aug 2019 3:35 PM

Steve Smith rescued his side who were in big trouble at 122-8 in the first innings with his 23rd test ton in just 64 matches and his unbeaten 45 in the second innings dragged his side, 27-2 when he came to the crease, out of the mire again. (Photo: AFP)

Smith in ominous form and could decide tense Ashes test

Steve Smith has scored almost half of Australia’s runs himself in the first Ashes test at Edgbaston.

04 Aug 2019 1:03 PM

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