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Plunkett urges positive England approach

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 06:00:00 BST

Liam Plunkett has urged England’s batsmen to play positively on Friday as they chase Australia’s score of 497-8dec in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.

Starc in, Khawaja out for Australia

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 23:11:00 BST

Usman Khawaja and James Pattinson have been dropped by Australia for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford with Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith coming into a 12-man squad.

Paine: Australia will review DRS approach

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 09:00:00 BST

Australia Test captain Tim Paine says they will review their approach to using the Decision Review System after wasting their referrals in the third Ashes Test at Headingley.

Archer: I never intended to hurt Smith

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:17:00 BST

Jofra Archer says that it was never his intention to hurt Steve Smith after the Australian batsman was ruled out of the remainder of the second Test.

'If Archer didn't play, England lose Ashes'

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 19:40:00 BST

Nasser Hussain called the action of day four of the second Ashes Test at Lord's "brilliant, magnificent viewing", hailing Jofra Archer - who bowled a brutally quick spell to Steve Smith in the afternoon session - as an "absolute gem".

Smith hopeful on Headingley return

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 14:47:00 BST

Steve Smith is hopeful of being declared fit for Headingley after admitting the "right decision" had been made over his absence from the final day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

Roy, Denly retain Ashes places

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 11:00:00 BST

Jason Roy and Joe Denly have retained their places in an unchanged England squad for the third Ashes Test at Headingley.

Stokes salutes meticulous Silverwood

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 06:00:00 BST

Ben Stokes is thrilled at the appointment of Chris Silverwood and believes his experience with England will continue to boost the team in all formats.

Waugh rejoins Australia as mentor

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 09:20:00 BST

Steve Waugh has rejoined Australia as a mentor ahead of the crunch fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.

Smith not intimidated by Archer

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 09:05:00 BST

Steve Smith says he will not change the way he plays against Jofra Archer as the pair prepare to resume their Ashes duel in the fourth Test at OId Trafford.

Minister calls for booing of Smith to stop

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 06:53:00 BST

Britain's sports minister Nigel Adams has condemned England cricket fans who have been booing Australian batsman Steve Smith, calling their behaviour "distasteful" and saying it is time for the jeering to stop.

Lyon suffers 'slightly twisted ankle'

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 12:16:00 BST

Australian spin bowler Nathan Lyon "slightly twisted his ankle" during a game of touch football in training - but is not a doubt for the fourth Ashes Test.

Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:37:00 BST

Steve Smith will miss the third Ashes Test against England after suffering concussion at Lord's.

Ali: Stokes the best England has produced

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 23:50:00 BST

Moeen Ali says Ben Stokes is the best cricketer he has played with and believes he is the greatest all-rounder England has produced.

Australia drop Pattinson for second Ashes Test

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:34:00 BST

James Pattinson has been left out of Australia's 12-man squad for the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

Eng vs Aus: Day five in a nutshell

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 20:22:00 BST

Stubborn concussion subs, Stokes' superb ton, and more Archer awesomeness... the pick of an absorbing end to the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

Aussie PM criticises Smith boos by fans

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 06:25:00 BST

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison has criticised England fans for booing Steve Smith after he was felled by a 92mph bouncer during the second Ashes Test.

Smith set for return after concussion

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 14:00:00 BST

Australia batsman Steve Smith is expected to return in next week's tour match at Derbyshire as he continues his rehabilitation from a concussion.

Root hails Archer's 'big impact'

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 20:16:00 BST

England captain Joe Root hailed the performance of Jofra Archer after Australia held out for a draw in the second Ashes test despite devastating spells of pace bowling from the debutant.

Eng vs Aus: Day four in a nutshell

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 19:43:00 BST

Steve Smith's stoicism, Jofra Archer's arrows and helmet enhancements. Drama wasn't in short supply on a thrilling fourth day at Lord's.