Australia reeling with Manchester rain their only hope
Australia are staring down the barrel of going to The Oval with a 2-2 Ashes scoreline, after a bad third day at Manchester left them 4-113 and trailing by 162.
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Rain arrives to offer Australia hope at Old Trafford
England's push to level the Ashes series at 2-2 has been hampered by rain in Manchester, with the first session of day four of the fourth Test washed out.
Rain clears to give England a chance at Old Trafford
Australia have returned to the wicket and resumed batting after rain cleared on day four of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.
Labuschagne century gives Australia hope in Manchester
Australia have given themselves a chance of saving the fourth Ashes Test after losing only one wicket in two hours of play on a wet day four.
Overnight rain to delay start of play at Old Trafford
Australia's hopes of holding on for a draw in the fourth Ashes Test have been boosted by overnight rain, with a wet outfield to delay the start of day five.
Rain delays start of final day at Old Trafford
Australia's hopes of holding on for a draw in the fourth Ashes Test have been boosted by overnight rain returning early on day five.
More rain forces Ashes restart to be aborted
Rain has returned to Old Trafford, forcing a restart of play to be aborted on the final day of the crucial fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia.
Rain puts Australia on brink of Ashes retention
Wet weather has stopped any play being possible for the first two sessions of the final day in Manchester, leaving Australia with one hand on the Ashes urn.
Australia retain Ashes after Manchester washout
Australia have retained the Ashes after persistent rain completely washed out the final day of the fourth Test in Manchester.
England beat Australia, keep women’s Ashes alive
England have beaten Australia by three runs in their Twenty20 contest at The Oval, keeping the multi-format women's Ashes alive for at least one more match.
Australia hope to exorcise ghosts of Headingley past
Australia have the chance to win an Ashes series in England for the first time in 22 years at Headingley, while exorcising the demons of 1981, 2001 and 2019.
BBL go further away from Christmas Day game in schedule
The Big Bash League will not play a game on Christmas Eve this summer, moving further away from a maiden December 25 fixture.
Marsh’s dream return leaves third Ashes Test in balance
Mitch Marsh has hit a rapid century and taken a wicket on Test return, leaving England 3-68 in reply to Australia's 263 on day one of the third Ashes Test.
Cummins gets double breakthrough as England crumble
England have temporarily abandoned their free-wheeling Ashes approach, but it couldn't stop them slumping to 7-142 in reply to Australia's 263 at Headingley.
Cummins’ haul gives Australia 26-run lead in third Test
Pat Cummins has taken six wickets to help bowl England out for 237 on the second day of the third Ashes Test, giving Australia a 26-run lead.
Broad gets Warner again after Australia take lead
Australia have gone to tea at 1-29 on day two of the third Ashes Test, holding a lead of 55 after Pat Cummins took six English wickets in the first innings.
Third Test in balance after Aussies squander advantage
Australia have gone to stumps on day two of the Headingley Test at 4-116, leading by 142 after another pulsating day of Ashes cricket.
Rain delays start of day three at Headingley Ashes Test
Heavy rain in Leeds has delayed the start of day three of the third Ashes Test at Headingley, with Australia 4-116 and holding a lead of 142.
Headingley rain washes out most of day three
Heavy rain in Leeds has washed out the first two sessions of day three of the third Ashes Test at Headingley, with Australia 4-116 and holding a lead of 142.
Australia face tough final session under lights
Heavy rain in Leeds has cleared after the first two sessions of day three of the third Ashes Test were washed out, with Australia 4-116 and leading by 142 runs.
Australia set England 251 in fourth innings in Leeds
England need to chase down 251 in the fourth-innings at Headingley to stay in the Ashes' hunt, after Travis Head hit Australia to 224 late on a wet day three.
Australia to bat first at Lord’s in women’s Ashes T20
Australia, one win away from retaining the women's Ashes, have been put in to bat at Lord's after losing the the toss for the third Twenty20 against England.
Australia set England 156 in Lord’s women’s Ashes T20
Australia, one win away from retaining the women's Ashes, have scored 7-155 against England in the third and final T20 at Lord's.
England chase 119 in rain-hit women’s Ashes T20
Australia, one win away from retaining the women's Ashes, have set England a rain-adjusted 119 in 14 overs after scoring 7-155 in the third T20 at Lord's.
England in box seat to win Headingley Ashes Test
England have edged closer to a Headingley victory that will keep them in the Ashes, going to lunch on day four at 4-153 and needing 98 more to beat Australia.
England win keeps Australia waiting in women’s Ashes
Australia remain one win away from retaining the women's Ashes after England chased down a rain-adjusted target of 119 in 14 overs in the third T20 at Lord's.
Head saves Australia, but advantage still with England
A brilliant counter-attacking 77 from Travis Head has has helped Australia set England a target of 251 in the fourth innings, with the hosts 0-27 in pursuit.
England win tight Headingley Test to keep Ashes alive
Australia's hopes of wrapping up the Ashes series in the third Test at Headingley have been ended, beaten by three wickets by England on a thrilling day four.
McDonald won’t guarantee Warner’s spot for Manchester
Australia's coach Andrew McDonald has not guaranteed David Warner his spot for the Old Trafford Ashes Test, with Cameron Green fit and Mitch Marsh firing.
Mitchell Starc’s change of focus behind Ashes success
Mitchell Starc says a freedom to focus on wickets rather than his economy rate is the biggest difference between his 2023 Ashes compared to 2019.
Litchfield in as Australia bat first in Bristol
Australia have won the toss and batted in their one-day international against England in Bristol, as they attempt to retain the women's Ashes with a win.