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Teammates silent on Jonathan Trott
The England cricket team decide not to answer questions about their departed teammate Jonathan Trott.Nov 26, 12:29
Who bats at three for England?
Sports Mole assesses who will replace Jonathan Trott in the England team for the second Ashes Test in Adelaide.Nov 25, 12:08
David Warner: 'Australia went too far'
David Warner says that he "went too far" with comments he made about Jonathan Trott during the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.Nov 25, 02:19
Alastair Cook: 'Warner has disrespected us'
Alastair Cook concedes that England were outclassed in their 381-run defeat in the first Ashes Test, but feels that David Warner's comments were "disrespectful".Nov 24, 10:20
Alastair Cook: 'Batsmen must shoulder blame'
Captain Alastair Cook admits that he and his fellow England batsmen let the side down during their 381-run defeat to Australia in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.Nov 24, 08:20
Mitchell Johnson stars as Australia win first Ashes Test
Australia win the first Ashes Test with a day to spare, beating England by 381 runs in Brisbane.Nov 24, 07:43
Torrential hailstones delay play on day four of first Ashes Test
Storms bring an end to proceedings on the fourth day of the first Ashes Test match between Australia and England in Brisbane.Nov 24, 04:19
England lose Kevin Pietersen before lunch
England are 98-3 at lunch on day four of the first Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.Nov 24, 02:03
Live Commentary: The Ashes: First Test, day four - as it happened
Relive our coverage of the first Ashes Test as Australia look to wrap up the victory over England in Brisbane.Nov 23, 23:29
England facing heavy defeat in Brisbane
England are on the brink of a heavy defeat in the first Ashes Test match in Brisbane after Australia leave the tourists requiring another 537 runs with just eight wickets remaining at the close of play on day three.Nov 23, 07:47
Australia dominate day two in Brisbane
Australia end day two of the first Ashes Test match with a lead of 224 runs after dismissing England for 136 in Brisbane.Nov 22, 07:32
Australia dismiss England for 136
Australia skittle England for 136 in their first innings at The Gabba, meaning that they lead the first Ashes Test by 159 runs.Nov 22, 05:55
Australia seize control of first Ashes Test in Brisbane
Australia take six wickets after lunch on day two of the first Ashes Test match against England at The Gabba.Nov 22, 04:45
Mitchell Johnson takes crucial wicket before lunch
England are 55-2 at lunch on day two of the first Ashes Test match against Australia in Brisbane, chasing the hosts' first-innings total of 295.Nov 22, 02:04
England hold advantage despite Australia revival
Australia finish day one of the first Ashes Test against England in Brisbane on 273-8.Nov 21, 07:30
Stuart Broad tears through Australian top order
Stuart Broad answer the Australian boos with two more wickets in the second session of the first Ashes Test match in Brisbane.Nov 21, 04:42
David Cameron tweets England Ashes support
British Prime Minister David Cameron tweets his support to the England cricket team ahead of tonight's first Ashes Test against Australia.Nov 20, 17:32
Michael Vaughan questions Michael Clarke's role as Australia captain
Michael Vaughan questions whether Australia captain Michael Clarke is able to boost his players during The Ashes.Nov 20, 11:22
Looking back: England break records in Brisbane draw
Ahead of tomorrow's first Ashes Test, Sports Mole looks back on what happened the last time Australia and England met in Brisbane.Nov 19, 16:49
Andrew Flintoff tips England for Brisbane win
Andrew Flintoff believes that England will win the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.Nov 19, 12:56
Kevin Pietersen's top five England Test innings
As Kevin Pietersen approaches the 100-Test milestone, Sports Mole picks out five of his most impressive innings for England.Nov 19, 11:24
Peter Siddle out to spoil Kevin Pietersen landmark in Ashes
Peter Siddle has his eyes on dismissing Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook in the opening Test of the Ashes this week.Nov 18, 08:02
David Saker hints at Chris Tremlett inclusion
England bowling coach David Saker reveals that they have decided their XI for the Ashes opener, with Chris Tremlett expected to get the nod as the third seamer.Nov 17, 09:20
Joe Root: 'No Michael Carberry grudge'
Joe Root admits that Michael Carberry deserves to replace him at the top of England's batting order.Nov 16, 13:39
Stuart Broad not interested in Australia mind games
Stuart Broad says that England will not entertain any attempts Australia make to play mind games during the upcoming Ashes tour.Nov 13, 20:58
England draw with Australia A
The tour match between Australia A and England ends in a draw after the home side finish on 119-3 in Hobart.Nov 9, 07:00
Joe Root helps England to 430
Joe Root makes a knock of 58 to help England set Australia A a target of 430 for their first innings in Hobart.Nov 9, 04:28
England suffer second washout
A second day of rain in Hobart sees play abandoned on day three of the tour match between Australia A and England.Nov 8, 07:37
Michael Vaughan: 'England right to open with Michael Carberry'
Michael Carberry's selection in England's latest tour match is a shrewd move, according to Michael Vaughan.Nov 6, 20:53
England's Michael Carberry expresses gratitude to Shane Warne
England batsman Michael Carberry says that he feels a debt of gratitude to former Australia bowler Shane Warne.Nov 6, 11:17
Alastair Cook and Michael Carberry make unbeaten hundreds
Alastair Cook and Michael Carberry make unbeaten hundreds on the first day of England's four-day Ashes warm-up game against Australia A.Nov 6, 06:52
England captain Alastair Cook: 'I could be more imaginative'
England captain Alastair Cook says that he could be more "imaginative" following criticism from former Australia bowler Shane Warne.Nov 5, 11:23
Alec Stewart defends Alastair Cook after Shane Warne outburst
Alec Stewart backs Alastair Cook as the England captain after Shane Warne labelled him as "negative, boring and not very imaginative".Nov 5, 08:12
Shane Warne questions Alastair Cook's "negative, boring" captaincy
Shane Warne believes that Alastair Cook needs to show more imagination as captain of England.Nov 4, 04:21
Matt Prior "excited" to captain England in Ashes warm-up
England wicketkeeper Matt Prior says that he is "excited" to captain England in their Ashes warm-up match in the absence of the injured Alastair Cook.Oct 30, 11:56
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England star trio miss Ashes warm-up
Alastair Cook, Stuart Broad and Kevin Pietersen will all miss England's first Ashes warm-up match in Australia on Thursday.Oct 30, 08:20
Ian Bell confident of Alastair Cook recovery
Ian Bell is confident that his England captain Alastair Cook will recover for their first Ashes Test against Australia in November.Oct 29, 20:56
Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad miss England training
Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad both miss England training with back injuries.Oct 29, 08:05
Stuart Broad does not regret not walking in 2013 Ashes
England bowler Stuart Broad insists that he has no regrets about not walking in the recent Ashes series against Australia.Oct 29, 00:09
Alastair Cook: 'Ashes places up for grabs'
Alastair Cook says that England's fast bowlers have a chance to impress in the upcoming warm-up games to take the third and final slot in the team for the first Ashes Test on November 21.Oct 27, 05:14
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