Ben Stokes in action for England on September 14, 2019
Joe Denly and Ben Stokes put England in strong position at The Oval
The hosts lead by 262 at tea.
Sep 14, 15:18
Joe Root is dismissed on September 14, 2019
England lose Joe Root before lunch but build decent lead
New father Joe Denly was in impressive form in the session.
Sep 14, 12:24
Australia's Nathan Lyon celebrates taking the wicket of England's Moeen Ali on August 5, 2019
Nathan Lyon: 'Australia have united a nation with Ashes triumph'
The tourists lead the series 2-1.
Sep 9, 17:56
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
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
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
Australia's Nathan Lyon celebrates taking the wicket of England's Moeen Ali on August 5, 2019
Cricket Australia play down Nathan Lyon fitness concerns
The 31-year-old left training as a precaution after suffering a 'slightly twisted right ankle'.
Aug 28, 12:23
Moeen Ali in action for England against West Indies on January 23, 2019
Monty Panesar backs Moeen Ali for England recall
Monty Panesar believes the hosts will be a stronger team with the Worcestershire man involved.
Aug 27, 17:01
Australia captain Tim Paine pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
Australia ready to suck up the Paine and move on from shock England defeat
The tourists fell to a dramatic one-wicket loss at Headlingley.
Aug 26, 08:23
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
Jofra Archer pictured for England on August 15, 2019
Rory Burns backs Jofra Archer to provide hostile bowling
Archer and England were subjected to a barrage of short balls as play belatedly got under way in London.
Aug 16, 08:09
Australia's Nathan Lyon celebrates taking the wicket of England's Moeen Ali on August 5, 2019
The Ashes: Day five highlights as Australia thrash England to end Edgbaston run
England suffered a comprehensive defeat in the opening Test.
Aug 5, 18:50
Australia captain Tim Paine pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
Australia captain Tim Paine "not satisfied" with winning first Ashes Test
England had won their last 11 matches in all formats at the Birmingham venue.
Aug 5, 17:45
Australia's Nathan Lyon celebrates taking the wicket of England's Moeen Ali on August 5, 2019
Australia wrap up convincing victory in first Ashes Test
Nathan Lyon took six wickets as England's resistance crumbled at Edgbaston.
Aug 5, 14:39
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
Steve Smith celebrates his century on the opening day of the Ashes
Smith proves stubborn as Australia build slender lead over England
England saw their 90-run first-innings advantage wiped out in the first Ashes Test.
Aug 3, 17:35
Stuart Broad reacts with shock after taking the wicket of Tim Paine on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
Australia bidding to wipe out England's 90-run first innings advantage
Woakes and Broad give hosts the edge after middle-order collapse at Edgbaston
Aug 3, 14:49
Rory Burns in action for England on August 2, 2019
Australia fight back on third morning at Edgbaston
The hosts went to lunch on 328 for eight.
Aug 3, 12:14
Nathan Lyon pictured in June 2018
Nathan Lyon: 'England are World Cup favourites'
The defending champions were denied top spot in the group after a 10-run defeat to South Africa.
Jul 7, 12:33
Nathan Lyon pictured in June 2018
Nathan Lyon unsurprised by "ruthless" England welcome
Australia spinner Lyon knew what to expect from the crowd on Saturday
May 26, 15:45
Former Australia vice-captain David Warner pictured in March 2018
Steve Smith, David Warner back in Australia squad
The pair have impressed in the Indian Premier League this season.
Apr 15, 11:19
Joe Root in action for England in July 2016
England trail Australia by 177 at end of day four
England will enter the final day of the second Ashes Test requiring 178 runs from six wickets to level the series 1-1.
Dec 5, 11:28
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Australia on verge of victory over England in first Ashes Test
England are on the brink of losing the first Ashes Test after Australia dominated the fourth day at The Gabba in Brisbane.
Nov 26, 09:52
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England close on 196-4 on Ashes opening day
England close on 196-4 after Australia fight back on the opening day of the first Ashes Test.
Nov 23, 09:26
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Australia hand surprise recall to Tim Paine for first Ashes Test
Wicketkeeper Tim Paine is handed a surprise recall to the Australia squad for their opening Ashes Test against England following a seven-year absence.
Nov 16, 22:29
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India trail Australia by 52 runs in series decider after faltering start
Nathan Lyon stars for Australia as India are restricted to 248-6 in Dharamsala, with the tourists reaching stumps on day two 52 runs ahead.
Mar 26, 12:18
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Steven Smith hits another Test ton for Australia against India
Steven Smith hits his 20th Test century as Australia make 300 on the opening day of the fourth Test match against India.
Mar 25, 11:10
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Australia in trouble as India dominate day four of third Test
A double century by Cheteshwar Pujara and a career-best 117 from Wriddhiman Saha put India in a strong position on the fourth day of the third Test against Australia.
Mar 19, 13:54
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India battle back in second Test with Australia
Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane produce an unbeaten partnership of 93 to leave India in a strong position in their second Test with Australia.
Mar 6, 12:18
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Australia complete dominant win in India in first Test
Australia end India's 19-Test unbeaten run with an emphatic 333-run victory over Virat Kohli's side in Pune.
Feb 25, 09:54
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Mitchell Starc half-century frustrates India on day one
Australia end day one of the first Test against India on 256-9 after an unbeaten half-century from Mitchell Starc helped steady the ship for the tourists in Pune.
Feb 23, 13:13
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Australia close to series whitewash over Pakistan with 410-run lead in third Test
Australia are edging closer to a series whitewash over Pakistan as they have a 410-run lead heading into day five of the third Test in Sydney.
Jan 6, 09:28
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Younis Khan hits century, but Pakistan still in trouble against Australia
Younis Khan scores his 34th Test century, but Pakistan trail Australia by 267 runs on day three of the third Test in Sydney.
Jan 5, 09:17
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Pakistan suffer heavy defeat to Australia in Melbourne
Australia bowl out Pakistan for 163 runs in their second innings after themselves declaring on 634-8 to earn an unlikely victory in Melbourne.
Dec 30, 09:28
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Australia close to within two wickets of victory over Pakistan
Asad Shafiq hits his 10th Test century to ensure that Pakistan's first Test with Australia will go into a fifth day, with the tourists being given a glimmer of hope.
Dec 18, 16:12
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Australia eight wickets away from Test win over Pakistan
Australia remain favourites to claim victory against Pakistan on day three of the first Test in Brisbane, despite some stern batting resistance from the tourists.
Dec 17, 11:59
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Australia bowlers run riot in first Test against Pakistan
Pakistan are facing a heavy defeat in the first Test match with Pakistan after they were reduced to 97-8 on day two in Brisbane.
Dec 16, 10:53
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Late wickets give Australia advantage over South Africa
Two late wickets give Australia the edge over South Africa at stumps on day three of the third Test match in Adelaide.
Nov 26, 11:26
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Australia take four New Zealand wickets after first-innings 505 on day three
New Zealand trail Australia by 14 runs after the tourists scored a first-innings total of 505 before taking four wickets.
Feb 22, 09:16
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Joe Burns, Steve Smith put Australia in command
Joe Burns and Steve Smith both score centuries as the Australians gain control of the second Test against New Zealand.
Feb 21, 11:28
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