Ben Stokes pictured on September 4, 2019
Day four of the fourth Ashes Test: England could need more Stokes heroics
The home side need another 98 runs to avoid the follow on.
Sep 7, 03:30
Josh Hazlewood pictured on August 23, 2019
England look to Stokes again as Hazlewood leaves hosts facing uphill battle
England will start day four at Old Trafford on 200 for five.
Sep 7, 03:30
Jonny Bairstow pictured on September 4, 2019
Jonny Bairstow issues England rallying call to keep Ashes alive
Steve Smith's latest scoring spree has put Australia in a commanding position in Manchester.
Sep 6, 06:12
Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching 200 runs on September 5, 2019
Supreme Steve Smith piles pressure on England with double century
Australia declared on 497 for eight.
Sep 5, 18:52
Australia's Steve Smith celebrates his century on September 5, 2019
Steve Smith punishes England to put Australia in command
He has now occupied the crease for over 17 hours in four innings during the series, following prior knocks of 144, 142 and 92.
Sep 5, 15:38
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Mark Wood reveals he missed Ben Stokes heroics at Headingley
Stokes his an unbeaten hundred to lead England to a stunning victory in Leeds.
Sep 4, 09:34
Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer vs. Steve Smith in spotlight ahead of Ashes fourth Test
Steve Smith returns to the Australia side after missing Headingley Test with concussion.
Sep 4, 06:03
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
The Ashes: Five talking points ahead of crucial fourth Test
We look at the key issues up for debate.
Sep 3, 18:06
Australia captain Tim Paine pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
Tim Paine admits Australia worried about Ben Stokes form
Stokes' unbeaten 135 at Headingley denied Australia an Ashes-retaining win.
Sep 3, 17:59
Craig Overton during an England nets session on June 23, 2018
Joe Root backs Craig Overton to thrive in heat of Ashes battle
The Somerset seamer has replaced Chris Woakes, with James Anderson ruled out of the series.
Sep 3, 17:52
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
The Ashes fourth Test: Old Trafford's England vs. Australia history
The series is level at 1-1.
Sep 3, 11:46
Ben Stokes during an England nets session on February 8, 2019
Keaton Jennings praises "fantastic human being" Ben Stokes
Stokes' unbeaten 135 carried England to an improbable win at Headingley.
Sep 2, 20:50
Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
The Ashes: Key battles which could determine crucial fourth Test
Steve Smith returns to the Australia team at Old Trafford after being ruled out of the third Test because of concussion.
Sep 2, 16:21
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Ashley Giles: 'Ben Stokes was desperate to be vice-captain'
The all-rounder starred as England won the third Ashes Test at Headingley.
Sep 1, 19:58
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
England Ashes hero Ben Stokes pledges allegiance to Tottenham Hotspur
The New Zealand-born all-rounder has played a starring role for England this summer.
Aug 30, 12:32
Australia captain Tim Paine pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
Tim Paine insists Nathan Lyon is still "a huge weapon" against Ben Stokes
The England all-rounder has given England the momentum in the Ashes.
Aug 29, 19:46
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Ben Stokes admits Headingley heroics will be in vain if England lose Ashes
The 28-year-old will only take real satisfaction from his amazing knock if England triumph in the five-match series.
Aug 28, 14:06
Oxford United manager Karl Robinson is a busy man in October 2018
Karl Robinson cites Ben Stokes as inspiration in Oxford comeback
The U's trailed 2-0 until the 87th minute to two well-taken goals by Iceland international Jon Dadi Bodvarsson.
Aug 27, 22:33
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
The Ashes: How Ben Stokes has fared for England at Old Trafford
Manchester hosts the fourth Ashes Test next month.
Aug 27, 12:56
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Moeen Ali: 'Ben Stokes already England's greatest ever all-rounder'
The Durham all-rounders' extraordinary innings of 135 not out meant that England drew level in the Ashes.
Aug 27, 08:11
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Ben Stokes reveals England celebrated Ashes win with £55 McDonald's
England levelled the series at 1-1 with an unforgettable victory in the third Test.
Aug 27, 08:00
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Stars salute 'special' Stokes after superhuman innings keeps Ashes alive
England are level at 1-1 in the series with two Tests to go.
Aug 26, 18:27
Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
I'm the village cricketer who just enjoys playing for England - Jack Leach
While Ben Stokes' awe-inspiring 135 not out in the third Ashes Test at Headingley stole the headlines, the Somerset spinner also played a key role.
Aug 26, 17:00
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Renewed focus allows Stokes to channel father's spirit and inspire England
The all-rounder has bounced back from a World T20 nightmare and off-field trouble to play two momentous innings this summer.
Aug 26, 16:36
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Stokes innings joins Test cricket's greatest
The England all-rounder's match-winning onslaught echoed Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting and a recent effort from Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera.
Aug 26, 12:42
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Stokes favourite for Sports Personality of the Year after Headingley heroics
The England all-rounder struck an unbeaten 135 as his team secured an unlikely victory to level the Ashes series at 1-1.
Aug 26, 11:30
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
How did England celebrate and what was the reaction Down Under?
The big questions answered as the dust settles on a remarkable day of cricket at Headingley on Sunday.
Aug 26, 10:05
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Ashes series is back on after Ben Stokes heroics, says England captain Joe Root
The all-rounder's brilliant unbeaten 135 helped complete an improbable comeback success at Headingley.
Aug 26, 08:07
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
The sporting weekend in pictures
England won a thrilling Ashes Test by one wicket against Australia at Headingley.
Aug 26, 04:00
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Ben Stokes: It's one of the two best feelings I've ever felt on a cricket pitch
After starring in England's World Cup final win, Stokes dragged his side to an unbelievable Ashes victory.
Aug 26, 03:30
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Day four of the third Ashes Test: Ben Stokes heroics lead England to victory
Stokes produced one of the finest Test innings at Headingley.
Aug 25, 19:04
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Stokes revels in one of greatest innings of all time
The World Cup hero defied Australia to help England to victory at Headingley and level the Ashes series at 1-1.
Aug 25, 18:53
Australia captain Tim Paine pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
Australia captain takes positives from Paine and hails 'unbelievable' Stokes
England beat Australia by one wicket in a dramatic finale at Headingley.
Aug 25, 18:44
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
World of sport unites to heap social media praise on 'sporting genius' Stokes
The England batsman's 135 not out earned plaudits from the stars of a number of sports.
Aug 25, 17:27
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Stokes' innings joins the list of England's greatest Ashes moments
The all-rounder echoed Ian Botham in 1981 with his match-winning 135 not out at Headingley.
Aug 25, 17:00
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Greatest moments in Test cricket at Headingley
The Leeds ground has witnessed some amazing scenes over the years.
Aug 25, 16:57
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Ben Stokes stunned by his Headingley heroics as England level Ashes series
Tim Paine said Australia's defeat was "not the end of the world".
Aug 25, 16:49
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Ben Stokes brilliance inspires England to historic Ashes win
The series is level at 1-1 heading into the fourth Test at Old Trafford.
Aug 25, 15:34
Joe Root in action for England on August 24, 2019
England frustrate Australia in search of record run chase
England were on the back foot after being bowled out for 67 in the first innings.
Aug 25, 13:27
Joe Root in action for England on August 24, 2019
Joe Root leads fightback as England battle for unlikely win at Headingley
Captain digs deep in pursuit of record fourth-innings chase.
Aug 24, 18:34
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