Steve Smith in action on September 4, 2019
Ashes fourth Test day one: Rain and Steve Smith frustrate England
The Australia batsman returned from concussion to boost the tourists.
Sep 4, 19:00
 Steve Smith in action on September 4, 2019
Steve Smith leads Australia to 170-3 on rain-affected opening day
Familiar face - and the weather - combine to frustrate England at Old Trafford after Broad gets them off to a flyer.
Sep 4, 17:03
 Steve Smith in action on September 4, 2019
The Ashes: Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne offer Australia resistance
Australia responded after the hosts made a fine start.
Sep 4, 12:44
 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
 Australia's Steve Smith gestures as he leaves the field after being caught out by England's Jonny Bairstow off the bowling of Chris Woakes on August 4, 2019
Ashes fourth Test, day one: Steve Smith returns at Old Trafford
England will look to maintain their momentum from a thrilling third Test.
Sep 4, 05:58
 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
 Steve Smith celebrates his century on the opening day of the Ashes
Steve Smith reclaims top spot in Test batting rankings
The Australia batsman has jumped above India captain Virat Kohli.
Sep 3, 11:27
 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
Stuart Broad relishing resumption of "brutal" Jofra Archer, Steve Smith battle
Smith missed the Headingley Test with concussion after being struck by a Jofra Archer bouncer.
Sep 3, 06:33
 Australia's Steve Smith gestures as he leaves the field after being caught out by England's Jonny Bairstow off the bowling of Chris Woakes on August 4, 2019
Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc return for Australia as Usman Khawaja dropped
Steve Smith makes the squad after concussion.
Sep 3, 06:29
 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
Stuart Broad excited to watch "battle" between Jofra Archer and Steve Smith
The Ashes are well and truly alive after Ben Stokes' heroics brought England back from the brink at Headingley.
Sep 2, 16:37
 Justin Langer pictured on August 14, 2019
Justin Langer: 'It felt a bit like the Ashes were stolen'
Had Stokes fallen short, Australia would have retained the urn with two games to spare.
Sep 2, 16:35
 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
Stuart Broad: 'Important for James Anderson not to rush recovery'
The England seamer has been ruled out of the rest of the Ashes with a niggling calf problem.
Sep 2, 16:26
 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's Steve Smith gestures as he leaves the field after being caught out by England's Jonny Bairstow off the bowling of Chris Woakes on August 4, 2019
Steve Smith dismissed for 23 on comeback from concussion
The star batsman played his first innings since concussion in a tour match at Derbyshire.
Aug 30, 15:19
 Australia's Steve Smith gestures as he leaves the field after being caught out by England's Jonny Bairstow off the bowling of Chris Woakes on August 4, 2019
Mitchell Starc fires Ashes reminder as Steve Smith returns against Derbyshire
Australia's star batsman has yet to take to the crease but their left-arm strike bowler picked up three quick wickets.
Aug 29, 18:21
 Usman Khawaja pictured on August 22, 2019
Usman Khawaja admits Australia "hurt" by Headingley defeat
If the tourists win one of the remaining two Tests they will hold on to the urn.
Aug 28, 19:40
 Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Jofra Archer insists he will "laugh" with Steve Smith about bouncer
The incident ruled Smith out of the third Ashes Test at Headingley.
Aug 28, 18:04
 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
 Justin Langer pictured on August 14, 2019
Justin Langer urges Australia to review their 'poor' use of DRS
The tourists had burned their last remaining review before Ben Stokes was handed a lifeline at Headingley.
Aug 26, 10:41
 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
 Australia's Pat Cummins and England's Rory Burns shake hands at the end of play as the second test ends in a draw on August 18, 2019
The Ashes: Five talking points ahead of third Test at Headingley
Jason Roy must pass a concussion test.
Aug 21, 20:07
 Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Tim Paine: 'Huge shoes to fill without Steve Smith'
The Australia captain says the team's senior players have to step up in the third Test, not just Smith's replacement Marnus Labuschagne.
Aug 21, 15:16
 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
 Jason Roy pictured on August 15, 2019
England expected to stick with Jason Roy as opener in third Ashes test
Roy averages just nine in five knocks at the head of the innings.
Aug 20, 17:13
 Justin Langer pictured on August 14, 2019
Justin Langer insists Australia will not get drawn into 'battle of the bouncers'
Steve Smith will not play in the third Ashes Test after suffering concussion.
Aug 20, 17:01
 Thirsty England head coach Trevor Bayliss talks to the press on February 13, 2019
Trevor Bayliss hints at changes to England batting order
Jason Roy's position as opener may come under most scrutiny.
Aug 20, 14:28
 Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Steve Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test with concussion
Australia's key man was hit by a bouncer.
Aug 20, 10:30
 Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
UK sports minister condemns England fans for booing Steve Smith
Nigel Adams called booing of the batsman 'distasteful'.
Aug 20, 08:13
 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 in action at The Ashes on August 18, 2019
The Ashes: A statistical look at the drawn second Test at Lord's
Archer bowled the fastest recorded over by an England bowler in Test cricket.
Aug 19, 12:32
 Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Australia criticised for letting Steve Smith bat on
Brain injury charity Headway believes more may need to be done to keep players safe.
Aug 19, 12:31
 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
 Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Australian PM criticises England fans for booing hurt Steve Smith
Smith suffered delayed onset concussion after a blow to the neck on day four of the Test.
Aug 19, 07:48
 Australia's Pat Cummins and England's Rory Burns shake hands at the end of play as the second test ends in a draw on August 18, 2019
Australia cling on to draw second Ashes Test
Ben Stokes' superb century had earlier set up England's declaration
Aug 18, 19:34
 Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Steve Smith hopeful of quick return in time for third Ashes Test
The Australia batsman was struck on the neck by a Jofra Archer bouncer on the fourth day at Lord's.
Aug 18, 14:51
 Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Steve Smith ruled out for final day of second Ashes Test with concussion
The batsman passed tests on Saturday but reported feeling groggy on Sunday morning.
Aug 18, 14:10
 Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Justin Langer admits Steve Smith blow brought back "rough memories"
Batsman Steve Smith was on 80 when he turned his head on a 92.4mph bouncer from Jofra Archer and crumpled on impact after the ball struck.
Aug 17, 20:11
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