Stuart Broad celebrates after taking Michael Clarke's wicket during day four of the First Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge on July 13, 2013
Live Commentary: The Ashes - Fourth Test, day two - as it happened
Live text coverage of the fourth Ashes Test at Chester-le-Street as Australia look to build on a promising first day.
Aug 10, 09:28
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England lose three wickets after slow start to fourth Ashes Test
England reach 155-4 by tea after losing Jonathan Trott, Kevin Pietersen and captain Alastair Cook in the afternoon session of the fourth Ashes Test.
Aug 9, 14:42
Alastair Cook
England make slow start in Durham
England make a reserved start during the morning session of the fourth Ashes Test, reaching 57-1 at lunch.
Aug 9, 12:02
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Why England must maintain focus in The Ashes
Despite retaining the Ashes by drawing the third Test match, Sports Mole looks at why England must maintain their focus for the rest of the series.
Aug 9, 09:42
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England win toss, elect to bat against Australia in fourth Ashes Test
England win the toss and captain Alastair Cook chooses to bat on the opening day of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia in Durham.
Aug 9, 09:35
Graham Onions
England name unchanged side for fourth Ashes Test
England announce an unchanged team for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia in Durham, meaning that Graham Onions misses out.
Aug 9, 09:33
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Nasser Hussain: 'England can improve in Ashes'
Nasser Hussain says that England still have room for improvement in particular when it comes to Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott.
Aug 6, 05:58
Alastair Cook and Michael Clarke pose with The Ashes urn.
England captain Alastair Cook delighted to retain Ashes
Alastair Cook says that he would have "snapped your hand off" if he was offered a retention of the Ashes after three Tests.
Aug 5, 16:27
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England retain Ashes as third Test is abandoned
The third Ashes Test at Old Trafford is abandoned because of rain, meaning that England retain the urn.
Aug 5, 15:40
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Australia take key England wickets as rain stays away at Old Trafford
Australia remove Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott and Kevin Pietersen as rain stays away from Old Trafford.
Aug 5, 12:02
Australia's captain Michael Clarke in action on July 13, 2013
Umpires: 'No choice but to stop play'
Umpire Marais Erasmus says that stopping play because of bad light on day four of the third Ashes Test was "a safety issue".
Aug 4, 18:43
A general view of Old Trafford Cricket Club taken April 30, 2010
Bad light stops play at Old Trafford
England and Australia are forced off the Old Trafford pitch because of darkening conditions in Manchester.
Aug 4, 15:58
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England dig in on day three
England finish on 294-7 on day three of the third Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford.
Aug 3, 17:35
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England make steady progress at tea
England move on to 211-4 at tea on day three of the third Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford.
Aug 3, 14:47
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England lose Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott before lunch
Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott both lose their wickets before lunch as Australia gain more control of the third Ashes Test in Manchester.
Aug 3, 12:01
Australia's Peter Siddle after England's innings during day one of the First Ashes Test on July 10, 2013
Live Commentary: The Ashes: Third Test, day three - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of day three of the third Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford.
Aug 3, 09:28
Graeme Swann celebrates one of his five wickets against Australia on July 19, 2013
Graeme Swann: England will play with "no fear"
Graeme Swann insists that England's batsmen will not be daunted by Australia's big first-innings total and are confident of overhauling their deficit of 475 runs.
Aug 2, 18:47
England's Joe Root during the Second Test match against New Zealand on May 25, 2013
England close on 52-2 in reply to Australia's 527
England finish day two of the third Ashes Test on 52-2 after Australia declared in the evening session on 527-7.
Aug 2, 17:32
Australia's captain Michael Clarke in action on July 13, 2013
Australia declare on 527-7 in first innings of third Ashes Test
Australia declare on 527-7 following an impressive first innings against England in the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford.
Aug 2, 15:18
Australia's captain Michael Clarke in action on July 13, 2013
Australia make steady progress as England nab third wicket by tea
Australia make steady progress courtesy of a half century from captain Michael Clarke, who took the tourists to 180-3.
Aug 1, 14:41
England celebrate their second test win over Australia on July 21, 2013
Geoff Miller wants fast England start
Geoff Miller wants England to get off to a flying start in the third Test of the Ashes against Australia.
Aug 1, 07:48
Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook wary of past England errors
Alastair Cook says that England are not getting too far ahead of themselves having learned from their past mistakes in the Ashes.
Aug 1, 05:26
Former England skipper Alec Stewart, coaching Surrey at The Oval on August 3, 2011
Alec Stewart wants England payback
Alec Stewart says that England should aim for revenge against Australia by winning the Ashes series 5-0.
Jul 31, 07:21
Australia's captain Michael Clarke in action on July 13, 2013
Bob Willis: 'Australia need Michael Clarke at three'
Bob Willis says that Australia need to move captain Michael Clarke higher up the batting order if they are to have a chance of beating England in the Ashes.
Jul 24, 05:09
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Alastair Cook refusing to get carried away
Alastair Cook says that he will not allow his England team to get ahead of themselves during the ongoing Ashes.
Jul 22, 09:25
Sky commentator Ian Botham on August 9, 2009
Sir Ian Botham "loving" England's Ashes run
Sir Ian Botham says that he is "absolutely loving" England's current dominance over Australia in the Ashes.
Jul 22, 07:42
England's Joe Root celebrates scoring a century during day three of the second Ashes Test match on July 20, 2013
Nasser Hussain: 'Joe Root provides balance at top of the innings'
Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes that Joe Root provides balance at the top of the innings between Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott.
Jul 22, 03:46
England's Alastair Cook and Graeme Swann celebrate a wicket during day four of the International Tour match against Essex on July 3, 2013
Alastair Cook praises England teammates
Alastair Cook says that England played well but also dug deep when they needed to to defeat Australia in the first two Ashes Tests.
Jul 21, 19:25
England's Joe Root during the Second Test match against New Zealand on May 25, 2013
Australia given target of 583 to win second Test
England set Australia a target of 583 runs to win the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Jul 21, 10:19
England's Joe Root celebrates scoring a century during day three of the second Ashes Test match on July 20, 2013
Live Commentary: The Ashes: Second Test, day four - as it happened
Relive how England comprehensively beat Australia in the second Ashes test with a day to spare.
Jul 21, 09:28
England's Joe Root during the Second Test match against New Zealand on May 25, 2013
Live Commentary: The Ashes: Second Test, day three - as it happened
Relive our coverage of the third day of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's.
Jul 20, 09:28
Graeme Swann celebrates one of his five wickets against Australia on July 19, 2013
England lead Australia by 264 runs
England lead Australia by 264 runs after day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Jul 19, 17:36
Alastair Cook and Michael Clarke pose with The Ashes urn.
Live Commentary: The Ashes: Second Test, day two - as it happened
Relive how England continued to dominate proceedings in the second Ashes test against Australia on day two.
Jul 19, 09:28
Ian Bell celebrates scoring a century against Australia at Trent Bridge.
Mixed fortunes for England on day one at Lord's
England reach 289-7 at the end of the first day of the second Ashes Test match at Lord's.
Jul 18, 17:51
Australia's Peter Siddle after England's innings during day one of the First Ashes Test on July 10, 2013
England lose three before lunch
England lose three wickets before lunch but regroup to move on to 80-3.
Jul 18, 12:16
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Live Commentary: The Ashes - Second Test, day one - as it happened
Live text coverage of the second Test of the Ashes series between England and Australia at Lord's.
Jul 18, 09:28
England's James Anderson and team mates celebrate after winning the First Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge on July 14, 2013
James Anderson fit for England Ashes Test
Alastair Cook says that James Anderson if fit for England to face Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Jul 18, 05:47
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Alastair Cook ready for tough selection decisions
Alastair Cook says that he is prepared to make some tough decisions ahead of England's second Ashes Test match with Australia.
Jul 18, 05:26
Ian Bell plays a shot on day three of The Ashes at Trent Bridge.
Interview: England batsman Ian Bell
Ahead of the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Thursday, Sports Mole catches up with England's number five batsman Ian Bell.
Jul 16, 10:23
Alastair Cook and Michael Clarke pose with The Ashes urn.
Alastair Cook: 'England must be ready for second Test'
Alastair Cook says that England must regroup and prepare for the second Test against Australia on Thursday.
Jul 15, 08:00