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
 Rory Burns in action for England on August 2, 2019
Rory Burns earns maiden century at Edgbaston
Opener picks perfect moment for first Test ton.
Aug 2, 16:24
 England's Joe Root celebrates his half century against Australia on August 2, 2019
Ashes: England gaining control of first Test at Edgbaston
Opener shone while captain made 50.
Aug 2, 15:11
 England's Joe Root reacts to Australia's James Pattinson during a review after which Root was given not out on August 2, 2019
Lady Luck shines on England to give them good start to day two
Jason Roy was the only wicket to fall on the second morning.
Aug 2, 12:51
 Stuart Broad celebrates the early wicket of David Warner on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
Stuart Broad bags early wickets to leave Australia three down by lunch
Australia reached 83 for three at lunch.
Aug 1, 13:02
 David Warner is first off on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
Australia's David Warner out for two at Edgbaston
Opener had a rocky time in the middle.
Aug 1, 10:35
 Australia captain Tim Paine pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
2019 Ashes series gets underway
Warner and Bancroft opened the batting for the tourists in Birmingham.
Aug 1, 10:33
 Australia captain Tim Paine pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
Australia choose to bat first in Ashes opener, Mitchelll Starc out
The five-Test series starts at Edgbaston.
Aug 1, 10:02
 Joe Root is dismissed on July 24, 2019
Joe Root looking to "lead from the front" against Australia
The England captain will move up the batting order to number three.
Jul 31, 17:37
 England captain Joe Root pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
Ashes: Five talking points ahead of first Test
Here, PA looks at the key issues heading into the opener.
Jul 31, 15:26
 England captain Joe Root pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
Joe Root confident of England success in opening Ashes Test
England have already named their team to face Australia at Edgbaston on Thursday.
Jul 31, 14:39
 Joe Denly in action for England on February 11, 2019
Joe Denly plays down Joe Root switch in batting order
The England captain's climb up the order sees Denly drop to four.
Jul 30, 14:34
 Joe Root is dismissed on July 24, 2019
Joe Root returns to number three as Joe Denly drops to number four
The Kent batsman drops a place down the order as captain Root steps up to number three.
Jul 30, 14:19
 James Anderson in action for England on February 12, 2019
Wins, parties in the stand and the greatest Test - why England love Edgbaston
The venue seems to come hand in hand with success for England.
Jul 30, 11:39
 Joe Root is dismissed on July 24, 2019
Ashes: Past batsmen to have failed to shine in England's number three role
Jonathan Trott was the last player to excel in that role.
Jul 30, 11:38
 Joe Root is dismissed on July 24, 2019
Joe Root happy to move back up to number three in Ashes?
The Ashes begins in Birmingham on Thursday.
Jul 30, 09:23
 The mighty Ben Stokes in action for England on June 21, 2019
Ben Stokes 'proud' to be restored as England Test vice-captain
The all-rounder was stripped of the role in 2017.
Jul 29, 12:09
 Joe Root is dismissed on July 24, 2019
England Ashes squad to be named this morning
Captain Joe Root and Trevor Bayliss went straight into a selection meeting ahead of an 11am reveal on Saturday.
Jul 27, 06:45
 Joe Root is dismissed on July 24, 2019
England captain Root criticises state of pitch after Ireland victory
Root's men wrapped up a 143-run win at Lord's on Friday.
Jul 26, 16:59
 Joe Root is dismissed on July 24, 2019
The Ashes: Five key talking points
Can England cap their World Cup summer by regaining the urn?
Jul 25, 06:49
 Ireland's Tim Murtagh celebrates on July 24, 2019
England thoroughly embarrassed by Ireland on day one at Lord's
World Cup honeymoon turns into a hangover as visitors establish 122-run lead on day one of Test.
Jul 24, 19:18
 Ireland's Tim Murtagh celebrates on July 24, 2019
Ireland reach 50 by tea after embarrassing England
The white-ball champions were dismissed for 85 at Lord's before the visitors built a lead of 42 by tea on the opening day.
Jul 24, 17:08
 Ireland's Tim Murtagh celebrates on July 24, 2019
Stunned England all out for 85 against Ireland
The World Cup winners were blown away in the first innings of an historic Test.
Jul 24, 12:37
 Joe Root is dismissed on July 24, 2019
England suffer shock slump to 43-7 against Ireland
Seamer Tim Murtagh claims a five-wicket haul as England's top order are blown away.
Jul 24, 11:48
 Jason Roy in action for England on June 3, 2019
Joe Root: 'Jason Roy should go out and trust his instincts'
Jason Roy will open the batting against Ireland.
Jul 24, 07:17
 Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on June 14, 2019
Joe Root: World Cup win can propel England at Ashes
Lord's hosts the maiden Test between the rivals on these shores.
Jul 23, 14:48
 England's Jos Buttler celebrates winning the world cup with team mates after running out New Zealand's Martin Guptill on July 14, 2019
Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow declare World Cup final as the greatest game ever
The World Cup final was tied for the first time of its 44-year history.
Jul 15, 17:28
 New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson celebrates scoring a century against South Africa on June 19, 2019
Cricket World Cup final: What the stats have to say
England and New Zealand go head to head in the Lord's showpiece on Sunday.
Jul 12, 14:18
 Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on June 14, 2019
Joe Root shrugs off Australia mind games ahead of World Cup semi-final
Hosts England take on Australia in the World Cup semi-finals at Edgbaston on Thursday.
Jul 8, 14:29
 West Indies batsman Chris Gayle pictured at the Cricket World Cup in June 2019
Cricket World Cup matchday 29: West Indies look to keep semi-final hopes alive
Virat Kohli's side are unbeaten in the tournament so far.
Jun 27, 06:13
 Pakistan's Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed celebrate after winning the match against New Zealand on June 26, 2019
Cricket World Cup matchday 28: Pakistan condemn New Zealand to first defeat
The race for the semi-finals looks like going all the way to the finish.
Jun 26, 20:30
 Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on June 14, 2019
Joe Root still confident England will reach World Cup semi-finals
The hosts will be treating the game like a quarter-final as they bid to get their World Cup hopes back on track.
Jun 26, 18:29
 England's Eoin Morgan celebrates his century against Afghanistan on June 18, 2019
Joe Root hails "ridiculous" Eoin Morgan innings
England's World Cup captain struck a record-breaking 17 sixes against Afghanistan.
Jun 19, 17:06
 England's Eoin Morgan celebrates his century against Afghanistan on June 18, 2019
Record-breaking Eoin Morgan powers England past Afghanistan
The England captain and his team set records for the most sixes in a one-day international.
Jun 18, 17:33
 England's Eoin Morgan celebrates his century against Afghanistan on June 18, 2019
Records tumble as Eoin Morgan inspires England against Afghanistan
The England captain and his team set records for the most sixes in a one-day international.
Jun 18, 14:30
 Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on June 14, 2019
Joe Root: "We're getting on a bit of a roll"
Eoin Morgan and Jason Roy are walking wounded but Joe Root is confident.
Jun 15, 09:59
 Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on June 14, 2019
Joe Root makes second World Cup century as England defeat West Indies
Test skipper in fine form at Southampton.
Jun 14, 16:25
 Jason Roy in action for England on June 3, 2019
Jason Roy, Jofra Archer fined for behaviour during Pakistan game
The pair have been fined 15 per cent of their match fees for incidents during Monday's World Cup loss to Pakistan.
Jun 4, 08:32
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