Michael Neser removed Will Jacks for a hard-fought 41 after Steve Smith’s one-handed catch in the Ashes Test, finally breaking England’s 96-run partnership and leaving them 224/7 on Day 4 with a lead of 47.
The Australian captain Pat Cummins declared himself fit for the Adelaide Test after recovering from a back injury. Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has confirmed he will likely return for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Cummins missed the first two…
Josh Hazlewood has suffered a new Achilles injury, putting his availability for the rest of the Ashes series in serious doubt. Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has picked up a new Achilles injury, creating uncertainty around his participation in the…
Steve Smith faced strong criticism after Australia bowled only 74 of the required 90 overs on Day 1 in Brisbane, with experts accusing him of “time-wasting” on purpose. Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith faced heavy criticism after Australia bowled only…
Nathan Lyon revealed that he felt “absolutely filthy” after being told just before the match that he had been dropped for the second Ashes Test as Australia switched to an all-pace attack. Australia’s senior off-spinner Nathan Lyon admitted he felt deeply…
Mark Wood has ruled himself out of the Adelaide Test after admitting his knee injury has not healed well enough for him to play. England fast bowler Mark Wood has ruled himself out of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, admitting he will not recover in time for…
Joe Root questioned whether the Ashes really needs a pink-ball Test, even though Australia remains strongly in favour of the day-night format. Joe Root has questioned whether the Ashes series needs a pink-ball match. The day-night format, introduced ten years…
Steve Smith is testing eye-black strips during training to help him see the pink ball better ahead of the day-night Ashes Test in Brisbane. Steve Smith trialled eye-black strips during Australia’s evening training session at the Gabba. The batter is searching…
Usman Khawaja was expected to be formally notified by Cricket Australia for his criticism of the Perth Stadium pitch. Australian opener Usman Khawaja is likely to receive a formal notice from Cricket Australia. This comes after he strongly criticized the…
Ben Stokes responded to the criticism aimed at his England team after their loss in the first Ashes Test. England captain Ben Stokes has responded to the heavy criticism following his team’s defeat in the first Ashes Test. Australia won the match in Perth…