Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Steve Smith finally dismissed for 92 following Jofra Archer tussle
The Australia batsman was dismissed by Chris Woakes for 92.
Aug 17, 15:26
 Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Steve Smith forced to retire after being hit on neck by ball
The Australia batsman was unbeaten on 80 when he was hit by the fearsome delivery and was eventually out for 92.
Aug 17, 14:19
 Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching his half century with Tim Paine on August 17, 2019
Steve Smith reaches another fifty as Australia frustrate England
Australia captain Tim Paine also remains unbeaten.
Aug 17, 12:30
 Jofra Archer celebrates taking a wicket at The Ashes on August 16, 2019
The Ashes second Test: England looking for early wickets on day four
Stuart Broad believes victory is still possible if England can take the remaining six wickets before lunch.
Aug 17, 07:32
 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
The key questions ahead of the second Ashes Test
England lost the first Test by 251 runs
Aug 13, 13:54
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach: 'I have nothing to lose after Ashes call-up'
The Somerset spinner is set to play in the second Test at Lord's after being recalled by England.
Aug 11, 11:02
 Jos Buttler during an England nets session on May 13, 2019
Buttler backs Archer to provide "X factor" in second Ashes Test
The paceman is expected to make his Test debut at Lord's this week with James Anderson sidelined by injury.
Aug 10, 16:30
 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
First Ashes Test: Five things we learned from England's heavy defeat
Where do England go from here?
Aug 6, 13:45
 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 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: How England can look to get Steve Smith out
Data from CricViz suggests Jack Leach could be key for England.
Aug 5, 14:47
 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
 Manchester City players celebrate winning the FA Community Shield on August 4, 2019
The sporting weekend in pictures
Lewis Hamilton and Manchester City got their hands on silverware while England floundered at Edgbaston.
Aug 5, 04:00
 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
England face buoyant Australia in final-day bid to save first Ashes Test
Openers Rory Burns and Jason Roy will resume with the home side 13 without loss and chasing an unlikely victory target.
Aug 5, 03:30
 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
Smith revels in 'dream comeback' as Australia set up victory push at Edgbaston
Smith became only the fifth Australian to record centuries in both innings of an Ashes match.
Aug 4, 19:20
 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
Day four of the Ashes - Smith's twin tons leave England up against it
England have all 10 wickets in hand as they look to fend off Australia at Edgbaston.
Aug 4, 18:07
 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 overcome with emotion on return to Test cricket
England have been left chasing 398 to beat Australia.
Aug 4, 18:07
 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
England scrapping to salvage result following Smith masterclass
Smith recorded his second century of the match to make life tough for England.
Aug 4, 17:37
 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
England face uphill task to save first Ashes Test
Australia have set England an unlikely target of 398 at Edgbaston.
Aug 4, 17:05
 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
Smith falls for 142 but Australia building commanding lead at Edgbaston
Smith became only the fifth Australian to hit two centuries in the same Ashes match.
Aug 4, 15:05
 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 hits second century to put Australia in command
The 30-year-old hit 144 in the first innings to lift the tourists out of trouble.
Aug 4, 13:08
 Steve Smith celebrates his century on the opening day of the Ashes
Steve Smith closes in on second Edgbaston century
He put together a stand of 130 with Travis Head.
Aug 4, 12:29
 Steve Smith celebrates his century on the opening day of the Ashes
Day three of the Ashes - Smith still holds the key
England took a first-innings lead in the first Test but Steve Smith helped Australia move ahead for the loss of three wickets.
Aug 3, 18:07
 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
 Steve Smith celebrates his century on the opening day of the Ashes
Ashes First Test: England look to respond on day two
Following Steve Smith's 144, openers Jason Roy and Rory Burns will hope to hit back.
Aug 2, 05:55
 Steve Smith celebrates his century on the opening day of the Ashes
Steve Smith admits uncertainty over future before stunning Ashes return
The Australian got his side back into the first Ashes Test with a ton.
Aug 1, 19:56
 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
Edgbaston in full voice as Ashes opens in gripping fashion
Australia made 284 all out before England closed on 10 without loss on the first day of the 2019 Ashes.
Aug 1, 19:49
 Steve Smith celebrates his century on the opening day of the Ashes
Ashes: Day one highlights at Steve Smith leads Australia fightback
Smith scored a century as Australia fought back at Edgbaston.
Aug 1, 19:48
 Steve Smith celebrates his century on the opening day of the Ashes
Jos Buttler admits frustration at Australia fightback
Steve Smith and Peter Siddle put on 88 for the ninth wicket.
Aug 1, 18:30
 Steve Smith celebrates his century on the opening day of the Ashes
Steve Smith ton salvages hope for Australia on opening day
Smith made 144 out of Australia's 284 all out at Edgbaston.
Aug 1, 18:27
 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
 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
 The mighty Ben Stokes in action for England on June 21, 2019
Ben Stokes: 'Ashes will test Australia's new clean-cut image'
England face their old rivals for the urn in the first Test at Edgbaston.
Jul 30, 22:18
 Cameron Bancroft in action for Durham on April 11, 2019
Aussie selector: 'Bancroft picked for Ashes for his tough personality'
The opener returns to the Australia squad for the first time since the ball-tampering scandal.
Jul 26, 12:50
 Cameron Bancroft in action for Durham on April 11, 2019
Cameron Bancroft named as part of Australia's Ashes squad
The opener is in the squad for the first time since his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal.
Jul 26, 11:44
 Australia's Steve Smith after teammate Pat Cummins is caught out on July 11, 2019
Australia recover to set England 224 target in World Cup semi-final
Defending champions reduced to 14 for three after deciding to bat at Edgbaston.
Jul 11, 14:22
 England's Eoin Morgan celebrates his century against Afghanistan on June 18, 2019
Eoin Morgan refuses to ask fans to go easy on Steve Smith, David Warner
India captain Virat Kohli asked his supporters to go easy on the Australia duo.
Jun 24, 17:12
 England's Eoin Morgan celebrates his century against Afghanistan on June 18, 2019
Eoin Morgan: 'David Warner, Steve Smith will not be welcomed back immediately'
The Australia pair have returned to international cricket after serving bans for ball tampering.
Jun 24, 12:44
 David Warner in action for Australia on June 20, 2019
Jonny Bairstow expecting hostile reception for Steve Smith, David Warner
The pair are back in the Australia side after a ball-tampering ban.
Jun 24, 07:47
 Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Jofra Archer promises hostile reception for "friend" Steve Smith
England's paceman shared a dressing room with Smith at this year's Indian Premier League but said there will be "nothing friendly" on Tuesday.
Jun 23, 16:40
 Marcus Stoinis pictured on June 9, 2019
Marcus Stoinis confident of Australia chances against England
Australia have won 13 of their last 14 ODIs but have lost nine of their last 10 against England.
Jun 21, 10:41
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