Josh Hazlewood in action for Australia on September 6, 2019
Day three of the fourth Ashes Test: Hazlewood hampers England's hopes
Rory Burns (81) and Joe Root (71) appeared in control of matters at Old Trafford before Josh Hazlewood struck for Australia.
Sep 6, 19:25
Joe Root takes a ball in the box on September 6, 2019
Joe Root hit by 87mph delivery in his groin
The England captain required a moment or two before he could continue.
Sep 6, 18:20
Josh Hazlewood in action for Australia on September 6, 2019
Hazlewood harms England bid for Ashes by quashing Root and Burns resistance
The Australia bowler wrecked the hosts' good work late on at Old Trafford
Sep 6, 18:06
Joe Root and Rory Burns pictured on September 6, 2019
Rory Burns and Joe Root lead England fightback
The hosts lost only one wicket in the afternoon session.
Sep 6, 15:46
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
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
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
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
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 pictured on August 24, 2019
Ashes Test three, day three: Joe Root keeps England hopes alive
England need another 203 runs to triumph on day four.
Aug 24, 19:41
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
England's Joe Root and Joe Denly during the match on August 24, 2019
Joe Root, Joe Denly lead England fightback in Ashes chase
The hosts are 90 for two at tea as they seek to keep their Ashes hopes alive in the third Test at Headingley.
Aug 24, 15:42
Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes celebrate on August 24, 2019
England chasing target of 359 for surprise third Ashes Test victory
The visitors were bowled out for 246 after just under 90 minutes of play at Headingley, England claiming the last four wickets for 75.
Aug 24, 12:48
Joe Root is dismissed on August 23, 2019
The Ashes: Australia on brink of retaining trophy as England collapse
Australia built a lead of 283 after dismissing the hosts for 67.
Aug 23, 19:55
Joe Root in action for England on August 23, 2019
Australia build lead of 283 after England collapse
Australia turned the screw on the second day at Headingley to leave the hosts on the verge of a damaging defeat.
Aug 23, 18:31
Ben Stokes in action for England on August 23, 2019
Dominant Australia extend lead in third Test after England collapse
The hosts were skittled for 67 on day two at Headingley.
Aug 23, 15:45
Big Ben Stokes is dismissed on August 23, 2019
England humiliated by Australia at Headingley
Joe Root's side will not be able to reclaim the Ashes if they lose.
Aug 23, 13:36
Pat Cummins celebrates taking an England wicket on August 23, 2019
England slump to 54-6 at Headingley
Australia were toppled for 179 on Thursday but look like removing England for fewer runs.
Aug 23, 13:03
Joe Root is dismissed on August 23, 2019
England's top three cheaply dismissed on day two
Josh Hazlewood (two) and Pat Cummins (one) took the early wickets.
Aug 23, 12:16
Australia's David Warner celebrates his half century on August 22, 2019
David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne frustrate England on day one of third Test
The hosts struggled to take advantage of winning the toss.
Aug 22, 16:53
England's Jofra Archer celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Marcus Harris on August 22, 2019
Jofra Archer dismisses Marcus Harris before rain forces early lunch
Australia were 12 for one off four overs when the players were forced off.
Aug 22, 12:48
England's Joe Root celebrates his half century against Australia on August 2, 2019
England choose to bowl first in rain-delayed third Ashes Test
Australia lead 1-0 in the five-match series.
Aug 22, 10:58
England's Joe Root celebrates his half century against Australia on August 2, 2019
Joe Root urges England to take advantage of Steve Smith absence
The England captain is not worried about Jofra Archer's state of mind ahead of the third Test.
Aug 22, 07:09
England's Joe Root celebrates his half century against Australia on August 2, 2019
Joe Root confirms Jason Roy "being monitored closely"
Smith was hit by a Jofra Archer bouncer at Lord's.
Aug 21, 15:15
Jofra Archer in action at The Ashes on August 18, 2019
Ben Stokes warns Australia of more hostile bowling from Jofra Archer
The Sussex fast bowler made a huge impact in his Test debut at Lord's.
Aug 19, 17:03
Jofra Archer celebrates taking a wicket at The Ashes on August 16, 2019
England name unchanged squad for third Ashes Test
James Anderson to make his return for Lancashire's second team.
Aug 19, 12:29
Jofra Archer in action at The Ashes on August 18, 2019
Joe Root backs Jofra Archer to have continued impact in Ashes
The Test debutant produced a series of fiery spells which rattled Australia at Lord's.
Aug 18, 20:55
England's Joe Root celebrates his half century against Australia on August 2, 2019
Joe Root: 'England back in Ashes contention after Lord's draw'
The hosts were four wickets away from levelling the series.
Aug 18, 19:47
Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
The Ashes second Test: Steve Smith, Jofra Archer go head to head
England lead by 104 runs going into the final day.
Aug 17, 19:21
Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Steve Smith, Jofra Archer battle dominates day four of second Ashes Test
The Australian retired hurt after being struck on the neck by a bouncer, but returned to the crease and was eventually out for 92.
Aug 17, 19:14
England's Joe Root celebrates his half century against Australia on August 2, 2019
Joe Root backs 'hurt' England to respond in second Ashes Test
Australia lead the five-Test series 1-0 heading into the Lord's Test.
Aug 14, 03:30
Moeen Ali pictured for England in May 2019
Root confident Moeen will soon be back in an England shirt
The spin-bowling all-rounder has been dropped for the second Ashes Test.
Aug 13, 15:13
England's Joe Root celebrates his half century against Australia on August 2, 2019
Root expects 'big response' from England
Australia won the first Test by 251 runs.
Aug 13, 14:23
England's Joe Root celebrates his half century against Australia on August 2, 2019
Root excited by impact 'very confident' Archer could make in Ashes series
Archer looks set to make his England Test debut at Lord's with England trailing 1-0.
Aug 13, 12:46
James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
James Anderson ruled out of second Ashes Test at Lord's
Leading wicket-taker has a calf problem.
Aug 6, 08:53
England's Joe Root celebrates his half century against Australia on August 2, 2019
Joe Root backs England to respond to heavy Ashes defeat
The hosts suffered a chastening 251-run defeat in the opening Test.
Aug 6, 07:17
England's Joe Root celebrates his half century against Australia on August 2, 2019
Joe Root vows not to overreact to heavy Ashes defeat
Moeen struggled while Australia spinner Nathan Lyon shone for the tourists.
Aug 5, 17:43
Umpire Joel Wilson pictured during the first Ashes Test on August 5, 2019
In focus: Umpire Joel Wilson's error-strewn Ashes opener
The Trinidad umpire tied the Test match record for the most decisions overturned by the Decision Review System.
Aug 5, 17:38
Australia's Cameron Bancroft celebrates after catching out England's Joe Denly on August 5, 2019
England staring down barrel of first Test defeat at Edgbaston
Rory Burns, Jason Roy, Joe Denly and Joe Root all fell before lunch.
Aug 5, 12:46
Rory Burns in action for England on August 2, 2019
Brilliant Burns defies Australia with magical maiden hundred
Surrey man digs deep to make three figures.
Aug 2, 17:42
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