Four years ago, it was inconceivable that any battle for world supremacy in Test cricket would take place without Australia as one of the combatants... more
England's man of the match predicts festive Ashes triumph if they can repeat the stunning performance that sealed victory over Australia in Adelaide... more
Discarded Australian opener Phil Hughes will draw inspiration from New South Wales team-mate and captain Simon Katich as he sets about winning back his Test spot this summer... more
Exclusive: A deep thinker on morals, Strauss heads for the Test series in South Africa carrying expectation after the Ashes and a fear that cheating could rob sport of its purpose... more
Australia opener David Warner is looking to use the second Twenty20 international against England to press his claims for inclusion in the 50-over side... more
Australian opening batsman Phil Hughes found himself in hot water after revealing on Twitter he had been dropped before the Australians had officially announced their team... more
Australia took advantage of two rain interruptions to re-group and mount a determined fightback after England gained the advantage in the second Ashes Test at Lord's... more
Bookmakers report that England are virtually friendless in the market to win the Ashes series as patriotism has turned to pessimism ahead of the First Test... more
Cricket: Australia wilted in the afternoon sun at Worcester, losing four wickets in quick succession just when they looked set to take command against England’s second string... more
Cricket: Austalian run-machine Phil Hughes failed with the bat but England’s Eoin Morgan took up the mantle for Middlesex in their Friends Provident Trophy clash against Kent... more
Cricket: Michael Vaughan saw his first chance to impress the England selectors ended prematurely by another man on the fringes of the national team, Steve Harmison ... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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