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Eoin Morgan (L) and Joe Root in action for England. (Photo: PTI)

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'ODI focus raised the benchmark of the game in England': Eoin Morgan

England are the number-one ranked team in ODIs, are hosts for the 2019 World Cup, a tournament they have never won,...

25 March 2019 11:36 AM GMT

Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland, left, along with Australian Cricketers Association CEO Alistair Nicholson, announce they have reached an in-principle agreement to end a long-running pay dispute. (Photo: AP)

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CA Australia ropes in new assistant coach, Griffith for World Cup,...

Griffith and Cooley will officially commence their secondments at the World Cup training camp in May.

25 March 2019 8:50 AM GMT

$Mitchell Starc was on Friday ruled out of the last two Tests after suffering from a fracture in his right leg, and will be replaced by Pat Cummins. (Photo: AFP)$ Sports

'Taking break from IPL will allow us to be fresh': Pat Cummins

The pacer came back from the Pakistan tour mid-way to ensure that he is fit enough for the World Cup and the Ashes.

11 April 2019 9:32 AM GMT

Alastair Cook is Englands leading scorer in Test cricket. (Photo: AFP)

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'I've played my last game for England': Cook clears air on his...

The 34-year-old announced his retirement from international cricket in September last year.

3 April 2019 11:56 AM GMT

David Warner, former captain Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft are all returning to the test arena for the first time since serving bans for their roles in a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa last March adding steel to Australias batting. (Photo:AFP)

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'David Warner can take games away from you', says Ben Stokes

Stokes believes Warner is Australia's key man.

31 July 2019 11:35 AM GMT

Usman Khawaja passed a fitness test on Monday after recovering from a hamstring injury and Langer confirmed the left-hander will bat at number three, while fast bowler James Pattinson is set to feature in his first test match since Feb. 2016. (Photo:AFP)

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Usman Khawaja, James Pattinson to play in Ashes opener

Selectors face several crunch decisions ahead of the first test at Edgbaston starting on Thursday.

31 July 2019 11:23 AM GMT

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

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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 July 2019 5:29 AM GMT

When Englands Joe Root and Australias 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)

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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 July 2019 5:07 AM GMT

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

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'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...

31 July 2019 4:38 AM GMT

Former Australia pacer Glenn Mcgrath has lauded Englands bowler James Anderson, saying his bowling form will be a big decider in the upcoming Ashes series. (Photo:AFP)

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Glenn Mcgrath lauds James Anderson for his consistency

Australia's National selection panel had announced the 17-man squad for the Ashes Tour of the UK on July 26.

31 July 2019 4:27 AM GMT

Steve Smith is returning to the Test cricket after facing a 12-month ban for his involvement in the ball-tampering in the Test match against South Africa at Cape Town. (Photo:AP)

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Steve Waugh backs Steve Smith

The 30-year-old Smith, who made his return in ODI format in the recently concluded ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, has...

31 July 2019 4:15 AM GMT

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)

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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 July 2019 4:04 AM GMT