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Smith, who began the day on 64, moved slowly but purposefully towards his century and soaked up eight successive dot balls when on 97 before Broad finally gave an opening. (Photo: AFP)

The Ashes: Centurion Steve Smith ushers Australia to safety on Day 2...

Steve Smith dragged his side back from the brink over eight-and-a-half hours of steely application.

25 Nov 2017 4:41 PM IST

Steve Smith and Joe Root. (Photo: AP)

Ashes series 2017: Australia, England renew rivalry Down Under in 1st...

The first Test kicks off in Gabba on Thursday.

22 Nov 2017 8:25 PM IST

Maxwell was omitted from the 13-man Ashes squad named last week, with batsman Shaun Marsh named as a controversial replacement given his modest test record. (Photo: AFP)

The Ashes: Glenn Maxwell called in as cover for injury doubt David...

Vice-captain Warner remains a doubt after hurting his neck when going for a high catch during training at the Gabba on...

22 Nov 2017 12:39 PM IST

Swann said he had more confidence in Englands powerful middle and lower order batting than the top-order batting, which is light on experience, but said the home side have problems of their own. (Photo:AP)

England must silence Australian crowds to win the Ashes: Graeme Swann

England go into the lion's den on the back of two 5-0 whitewashes in their past three tours Down Under.

15 Nov 2017 11:32 AM IST

James Anderson who is currently Englands all-time leading wicket-taker with 506 in 129 Tests, insisted that he has long held a leadership role within the team with support from former skipper Alastair Cook and fast bowler Stuart Broad. (Photo:AP)

James Anderson open to England's vice-captaincy for Ashes

Ben Stokes is currently unavailable in the wake of street brawl incident in Bristol last month.

6 Nov 2017 3:58 PM IST

Cricket Australia to investigate Moeen Ali's 'Osama' claim against...

The alleged abuse occurred during the first Test of the series in Cardiff during the 2015 Ashes.

16 Sept 2018 10:36 AM IST

David Warner ruled out signing three-year contracts that would keep him and other elite Australian players out of the lucrative IPL. (Photo: AP)

Australia risk missing top players in Ashes over pay dispute: David...

Mitchell Starc had earlier predicted "an interesting men's and women's ashes", triggering speculations of a possible...

15 May 2017 9:07 PM IST

The ACA has asked CA to go into mediation talks to try to end a dispute that has rumbled for over six months. (Photo: AFP)

Australia board threatens players with unemployment

CA released a proposal in March, offering large salary increases, but breaking with the 20-year model of a fixed...

15 May 2017 5:16 PM IST

Steve Smith marched off unbeaten after a 275-ball knock of 102, having nudged Australia to 263 for four and a lead of 99 runs before the captains called it off midway through the final session.(Photo: AFP)

The Ashes: Steve Smith scores ton as 4th Test ends in draw

Smith, having scored an unbeaten 141 in Brisbane and 239 in Perth, came to the crease before lunch on Day 4, his team's...

30 Dec 2017 1:27 PM IST

The Ashes: Alastair Cook grabs ton as England savour dominant day

Cook raised his 32nd Test ton with a pull-shot to the fence in the final over before stumps on Day 2.

27 Dec 2017 5:09 PM IST

Australian players celebrate a wicket on the final day of the third Ashes Test against England at Perth. (Photo: AP)

Skipper pays tribute to bold selection

Paine has responded with polished performances behind the stumps and 130 runs at 43.33.

19 Dec 2017 2:06 AM IST

Englands James Anderson takes a blow to the helmet. (Photo: AP)

Aussies reclaim Ashes

Hosts have won first three Tests of five-match series.

19 Dec 2017 2:05 AM IST