Alex Carey playing for Australia.
Alex Carey to replace Tim Paine as Australia wicket-keeper for Ashes
Australia confirm that Alex Carey has been selected as Tim Paine's replacement for the opening two Ashes Tests against England.
Dec 2, 13:45
 Pat Cummins in action for Australia on September 7, 2019
Pat Cummins confirmed as new Australia captain, Steve Smith named as deputy
Pat Cummins will replace Tim Paine as Australia captain for the upcoming Ashes series, with former skipper Steve Smith taking the role as deputy.
Nov 26, 10:19
 Tim Paine during an Australia press conference on September 11, 2019
Australia wicket-keeper Tim Paine to miss Ashes after taking break from cricket
Australia wicket-keeper Tim Paine decides to take an indefinite break from cricket, ruling himself out of the upcoming Ashes series with England.
Nov 25, 23:56
 Tim Paine during an Australia press conference on September 11, 2019
Tim Paine steps down as Australia captain
Tim Paine announces that he is stepping down as Australia captain amid an investigation into text messages sent to a female colleague four years ago.
Nov 19, 10:11
 Tim Paine during an Australia press conference on September 11, 2019
Australia captain Tim Paine: 'The Ashes will go ahead'
Australia captain Tim Paine insists that the Ashes series will go ahead, despite the concerns of the England camp.
Oct 1, 15:54
 Justin Langer pictured on August 14, 2019
Australia's tour of South Africa postponed over coronavirus fears
The Baggy Greens were scheduled to fly out for a three-Test series later this month.
Feb 2, 11:07
 Mesut Ozil warms up for Arsenal on June 20, 2020
Tuesday's sporting social: Ravi Ashwin laughs last and Mesut Ozil moves on
Tennis players continued to prepare for the Australian Open from their hotel rooms.
Jan 19, 19:03
 England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood takes pleasure in Australia's defeat to India
India's famous win over Australia grabbed the England squad's attention in Galle.
Jan 19, 17:08
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Rishabh Pant leads India to stunning series win over Australia
India pulled off a record run chase at the Gabba to inflict Australia's first defeat there since 1988.
Jan 19, 08:51
 Tim Paine during an Australia press conference on September 11, 2019
Justin Langer defends Tim Paine, Steve Smith
Australia's head coach discussed controversial events during the third Test against India in Sydney.
Jan 13, 08:09
 Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
Chris Woakes feels Steve Smith debate has been "blown up"
The former Australia captain was filmed scratching at the batting crease while fielding against India.
Jan 12, 15:35
 Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
Australia captain Tim Paine defends Steve Smith over scuffing incident
Steve Smith was accused of deliberately scuffing away the guard of India batsman Rishabh Pant during the third Test in Sydney.
Jan 12, 12:54
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
Steve Smith "surprised" to see Joe Root overlooked by England
England Test captain Joe Root missed out on selection for the forthcoming series despite the absence of Ben Stokes and Jason Roy.
Sep 1, 13:43
 Tim Paine during an Australia press conference on September 11, 2019
Cricket Australia names preliminary 26-man squad for proposed tour of England
The tour was originally scheduled this month with the fixtures later postponed due to the pandemic.
Jul 16, 08:12
 Tim Paine during an Australia press conference on September 11, 2019
Australia's Tim Paine "fascinated" by upcoming England-West Indies series
The first West Indies and England Test commences on July 8.
Jun 23, 06:02
 Marnus Labuschagne leaves the field on September 15, 2019
Marnus Labuschagne heads new names on Australia's contracted players list
Australia is preparing to host a Test series with India as well as the T20 World Cup.
Apr 30, 07:47
 Pat Cummins in action for Australia on September 8, 2019
Australia bowler Pat Cummins still hopeful T20 World Cup will go ahead
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says the IPL should be played across five weeks in September and October as a warm-up to the T20 World Cup.
Apr 3, 08:16
 Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching 200 runs on September 5, 2019
Tim Paine would "fully support" Steve Smith being reinstated as Australia captain
But the Tasmanian did clarify his offer.
Mar 31, 07:51
 Tim Paine during an Australia press conference on September 11, 2019
Tim Paine not focusing on Ashes yet ahead of Test Championship final
Last July the Tasmanian became the first Australian Test captain since Steve Waugh in 2001 to retain the urn in England.
Mar 31, 07:50
 Joe Root mounts Ben Stokes after the wicket of Steve Smith falls on September 15, 2019
England dispatch Smith to close in on win at The Oval
The former captain fell to Stuart Broad for 23.
Sep 15, 15:06
 David Warner is dismissed on September 15, 2019
Stuart Broad dismisses David Warner again but Steve Smith still posing threat to England
Broad has ousted Warner seven times in the series.
Sep 15, 12:32
 Jofra Archer in action for England on September 15, 2019
England set Australia target of 399 to win the Ashes series
It would be the fifth highest chase in Test history.
Sep 15, 10:57
 Ben Stokes in action for England on September 14, 2019
Australia captain Tim Paine plays down attempts to wind up Ben Stokes
The tourists attempted to unsettle the hosts with a stream of chatter in a tense morning session.
Sep 14, 19:11
 Joe Denly in action for England on September 14, 2019
Day three of the fifth Ashes Test: Denly puts England in charge
The hosts take a 382-run lead into day four of the final Test.
Sep 14, 18:52
 Joe Denly in action for England on September 14, 2019
England in firm control of final Ashes Test
Kent man impresses and just misses out on hundred.
Sep 14, 17:43
 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 captain Tim Paine pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
Tim Paine: 'Mitchell Marsh recall to help keep bowlers fresh'
Marsh has been brought in for the final Test to look after the fast bowlers.
Sep 11, 15:18
 The ever-loveable Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 8, 2019
Steve Smith: "I'm not sure I have ever played better"
Smith scored 211 and 82 in the fourth Test at Old Trafford as Australia retained the Ashes.
Sep 8, 20:08
 Ben Stokes is dismissed on September 8, 2019
England hopes fade fast as Australia close in on the Ashes
Trevor Bayliss' side ended the morning session four wickets down.
Sep 8, 12:16
 Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching 200 runs on September 5, 2019
England have mountain to climb after Aussies declare
England must score 383 or bat out the rest of the game to keep their Ashes hopes alive.
Sep 7, 17:51
 Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching 200 runs on September 5, 2019
Supreme Steve Smith piles pressure on England with double century
Australia declared on 497 for eight.
Sep 5, 18:52
 Australia's Steve Smith celebrates his century on September 5, 2019
Steve Smith punishes England to put Australia in command
He has now occupied the crease for over 17 hours in four innings during the series, following prior knocks of 144, 142 and 92.
Sep 5, 15:38
 Australia captain Tim Paine pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
Australia win toss and choose to bat as Mitchell Starc returns to side
Starc has not featured so far in the series.
Sep 4, 09:52
 Australia captain Tim Paine pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
Tim Paine admits Australia worried about Ben Stokes form
Stokes' unbeaten 135 at Headingley denied Australia an Ashes-retaining win.
Sep 3, 17:59
 Australia captain Tim Paine pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
Tim Paine dimisses Jofra Archer claim that Australia "panicked" in third Test
Usman Khawaja has been dropped from the squad with Steve Smith returning from concussion.
Sep 3, 14:03
 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 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
 Australia captain Tim Paine pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
Australia captain takes positives from Paine and hails 'unbelievable' Stokes
England beat Australia by one wicket in a dramatic finale at Headingley.
Aug 25, 18:44
 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
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