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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...

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

5 Aug 2019 1:56 PM IST

After dismissing him on Day 2 of the third England versus India Test, Stuart Broad had a go at young Indian Test debutant Rishabh Pant. (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.

5 Aug 2019 1:17 PM IST

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.

5 Aug 2019 12:24 PM IST

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...

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

4 Aug 2019 7:23 PM IST

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...

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

4 Aug 2019 5:36 PM IST

The teams 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.

4 Aug 2019 4:22 PM IST

Pontings 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...

4 Aug 2019 3:35 PM IST

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.

4 Aug 2019 1:03 PM IST

Nathan Lyon took two wickets in an over as Australia finally saw the back of Rory Burns during an England collapse in the first Ashes Test. (Photo: AFP)

Australia's Lyon sparks England collapse in first Test

England were 328-8 at lunch on the third day, a first-innings lead of 44 runs, with Chris Woakes 13 not out and Stuart...

3 Aug 2019 6:20 PM IST

Burns scored six runs each in both the innings played against Ireland. However, he made a scintillating comeback in the Ashes as he hammered unbeaten 125 runs to put his side in a dominating position. (Photo: AFP)

Tried to back my own skills, says Burns after maiden Test ton

He said that despite having a poor form against Ireland, he tried to back his skills.

3 Aug 2019 2:00 PM IST

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has called for cricket to ditch its requirement for neutral umpires. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: 'Batting in first innings let the team down', says Ricky...

Steve Smith saved the sinking Australian side, who were reduced to 122 for 8 by the English bowlers.

3 Aug 2019 12:36 PM IST

Mark Wood added he will come back in the squad for a big winter and meanwhile cheer for England to win the Ashes. (Photo: AFP)

Disappointed to be out for rest of home season, says Mark Wood

Wood in an Instagram post said he is proud of his efforts during the World Cup, which England won.

3 Aug 2019 12:25 PM IST