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Steve Smith made his comeback to the longest-format in the Ashes after serving a one-year ban over his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal last year. (Photo:AFP)

'Didn't know if I was ever going to play cricket again': Steve Smith

Smith went on to reveal that there was a phase when he felt he had lost his love for cricket.

02 Aug 2019 9:57 AM

West Indies legendary batsman Brian Lara on Thursday predicted Ashes result, highest wicket-taker and run-getter in the ongoing Ashes series between England and Australia. (Photo:AFP)

Brian Lara predicts winner of Ashes

The first Ashes Test between England and Australia is currently being played at Edgbaston.

02 Aug 2019 9:43 AM

Cricketing fraternity on Thursday applauded Australia batsman Steven Smith for registering a century against England in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. (Photo:AFP)

Cricketing fraternity lauds Steve Smith for his ton in first Ashes Test

Steve Smith played a knock of 144-runs and helped the team to post a respectable score of 284 in first innings.

02 Aug 2019 9:28 AM

Broad might have had Warner out with his first ball, caught behind down the legside by wicketkeeper Bairstow. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Stuart Broad at the double as England rock Australia in first Test

Joe Root's buoyant side are looking to round off an already memorable season by completing a World Cup and Ashes double.

01 Aug 2019 5:23 PM

The hosts managed to win their first 50-over World Cup title in July and they would look to keep the winning momentum going. (Photo: Jason Roy/Twitter)

'Incredible feeling to be part of such history': says Jason Roy on Ashes debut

England and Australia last faced off in the 2017/18 season in which Australia came out triumphant.

01 Aug 2019 3:20 PM

The term Ashes gained currency after Australia's first Test match win in England. The team from down under had defeated England for the first time in England at the Oval in London on August 21, 1882. (Photo: Twitter)

Why is the Ashes series between England and Australia called Ashes?

Let's find out why the series between these two sides is termed as 'Ashes'.

01 Aug 2019 12:24 PM

That winless streak across all formats at Warwickshire's headquarters was extended to 15 matches when Australia lost to England in a World Cup semi-final earlier in July. (Photo:AFP)

Australia look to end Edgbaston jinx

You have to go back to the 2001 Ashes for the last time Australia enjoyed a a victory of any kind at the Birmingham ground.

01 Aug 2019 8:53 AM

If the World Cup remains the pinnacle of the 50-over game, for England and Australia there's nothing quite like a renewal of Test cricket's oldest rivalry. (Photo:AFP)

England seek a 'double' as Australia eye Ashes history

For England, a home season started brilliantly with their impressive run to a first men's World Cup title.

31 Jul 2019 10:59 AM

When England's Joe Root and Australia's Tim Paine walk out for the toss prior to the first Ashes opener at Edgbaston starting on Thursday they will have taken very different routes to get there. (Photo:AFP)

Joe Root and Tim Paine's different paths to Ashes captaincy

England used to put a premium on so-called 'leadership qualities', whereas Australia would select their best XI.

31 Jul 2019 10:37 AM

When Australia and England last met, in Australia in 2017-18, Steve Smith and Joe Root were the opposing skippers. (Photo:AFP)

Ashes 2019: Three key battles

Warner has the knack of quickly taking the game away from the opposition and England will be desperate to get him early.

31 Jul 2019 10:20 AM

Ben Stokes praised Australia's batsman David Warner and said dismissing him early in his innings would hold the key for England. (Photo:AFP)

'Have to hit the ground running': Ben Stokes on upcoming Ashes

Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft will be making their return to the Test side after facing a one-year ban for their involvement.

31 Jul 2019 10:08 AM

Ben Stokes was banned and fined by the England and Wales Cricket Board for bringing the game into disrepute following a street brawl in Bristol in 2017. (Photo:AFP)

England talisman Ben Stokes hails new maturity as Ashes loom

The 28-year-old has been appointed as Joe Root's number two for the five-Test series against Australia.

31 Jul 2019 9:34 AM

The first Test between England and Australia starts at Edgbaston on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Five players to watch out for in the Ashes

AFP Sport looks at five players who could be match-winners in the Ashes.

30 Jul 2019 1:15 PM

AFP Sport looks at five of the most memorable series between cricket's oldest rivals England and Australia. (Photo:AFP)

Five memorable Ashes series

The 2005 Ashes was one of the greatest series in cricket history and saw England triumph over their fiercest rivals for the first time.

30 Jul 2019 12:57 PM

Tim Paine pats on Pat Cummins' back for his excellent spell. (Photo:AP)

'Changes under Tim Paine have not affected Australia's desire to win': Pat Cummins

Former captain Steve Smith and his then deputy David Warner were both given 12-month suspensions by Cricket Australia.

30 Jul 2019 11:01 AM

Ellyse Perry had scalped the wicket of England's Natalie Sciver in the World T20 final in November whereas she reached the milestone of 1000 runs in the team's match against England on Sunday. (Photo: Ellyse PErry Instagram)

Ellyse Perry first cricketer to hit 1000 runs, scalp 100 wickets in T20Is

She displayed an all-round performance enabling Australia to register a seven wicket-win over England in the second T20I.

29 Jul 2019 10:19 AM

Isa Guha has featured in eight tests, 83 ODIs and 22 T20Is in which she scalped 29, 101 and 18 wickets respectively. The Bengali cricketer retired on March 9, 2012. During the 2019 cricket World Cup, Isa was a part of the commentary panel. (Photo: Isa Guha/Instagram)

Isa Guha tweets a self-troll post after camera catches her using deodorant

The women’s Ashes 2019 one-off match between England and Australia got concluded as Australia won most of the matches across all formats.

26 Jul 2019 9:39 AM

David Warner made a timely fifty as Australia's bowlers continued to hold sway in an intra-squad Ashes warm-up match at Southampton. (Photo:AFP)

David Warner hits fifty as bowlers star in Australia's Ashes warm-up match

Left-handed opener Warner, playing his first four-day game in 16 months after completing a year-long ban for ball-tampering.

25 Jul 2019 10:26 AM

The 43-year-old Marcus Trescothick recently announced his retirement from first-class cricket. (Photo:AFP)

Marcus Trescothick to join England coaching setup for first two Ashes test

Former England player Jonathon Trott has also fulfilled a similar role with the team ahead of the Test match against Ireland.

24 Jul 2019 10:42 AM

England will take on Ireland in a four-day Test match at Lord's, starting today, and skipper Joe Root believes that the team will not get complacent and will give their 100 per cent. (Photo:AFP)

'Huge amount of confidence post World Cup victory', says Joe Root

In Anderson's absence, Olly Stone will be making his debut for England.

24 Jul 2019 10:12 AM

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