Beaumont breaks records but Australia lead Ashes Test
Tammy Beaumont has broken an 88-year record to post the highest Test score by an Englishwoman, but Australia lead by 92 with 10 wickets in hand after day three.
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Ashes can have worldwide impact on Tests: CA’s Hockley
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley believes a big Ashes series can have a genuine impact in helping Test cricket worldwide, amid concerns for the format.
England fight back into Ashes Test after Sutherland ton
England opener Tammy Beaumont's hundred has put the hosts back in the Ashes Test at Trent Bridge, after Annabel Sutherland also scored a ton for Australia.
Australia likely end Pujara’s India Test career
Australia have gained revenge on Cheteshwar Pujara, having likely ended his career after he was dropped from India's Test team after a run of outs.
Australia’s bowlers 40 per cent fresher for Lord’s Test
England's helter-skelter approach with the bat could give Australia's bowlers a significant advantage headed into the second Test of the Ashes.
Perry puts Australia on top, misses out on century
Ellyse Perry has been denied a third Test century after being dismissed on 99, but Australia remain on top of the Ashes finishing day one on 7-327.
Australia seek Boland response after Edgbaston pounding
The usually miserly Scott Boland came under the most attack of all of Australia's bowlers in the first Ashes Test, prompting coaches to search for a response.
Dukes ball could help end Test stalemates – Healy
It is usually Australia's men's biggest challenge in England, but Alyssa Healy hopes the Dukes ball can help her side force a result in the women's Ashes.
Labuschagne loses top spot in ICC batting rankings
Marnus Labuschagne's rare double-failure at Edgbaston has cost him No.1 spot in the ICC rankings, with Steve Smith and Travis Head bumped out of the top three.
Garth chance for Test first, Schutt to be overlooked
Megan Schutt is set to be overlooked for the Women's Ashes series-opener, with Kim Garth a chance to make her Test debut for Australia at Trent Bridge.
Cummins leads Australia to thrilling opening Ashes win
Australia have beaten England by two wickets in the first Ashes Test after Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon pulled off a thrilling chase late on the final day.
Broad magic sets up thrilling final day to Ashes Test
Australia have gone to stumps on day four at 3-107 chasing 281 to win the first Ashes Test, after another spellbinding day at Edgbaston.
Australia’s 20 minutes of mayhem leave England gloomy
Pat Cummins and Scott Boland have struck under dark, rain-filled skies to leave England, 2-28 and with a lead of 35 on a wet day three of the first Ashes Test.
Khawaja ton shows Australia can do Ashes their way
Usman Khawaja has posted his first Test century in England to help Australia to 5-311 after day two of the first Ashes Test, in reply to England's 8(dec)-393.
Crawley sets Bazball tone – from the very first ball
Zak Crawley set the tone for England's Bazball approach, joining the list of iconic first-ball moments in Ashes annals.
Australia claim honours even despite England rampage
Australia have survived a tricky 20 minutes against a new Dukes ball late on day one of the Ashes, after England declared on 8-393 following a Joe Root century.
Gough snaps up Aussie quick Steketee for Yorkshire
Darren Gough believes the mid-season signing of Australian quick Mark Steketee in a short-term deal is a real bonus for Yorkshire.
Australia face their ultimate test in Ashes of unknowns
Australia's Ashes tour of England is the most unpredictable in years with two sides playing different styles of cricket and both entering off a year of highs.
Cummins calls for calm in response to England chaos
Pat Cummins has stressed the importance of his side keeping their heads against an aggressive and up-tempo England if Australia are to win the Ashes.
Hazlewood fit, targets majority of Ashes Tests
A big selection call looms for Australia as Josh Hazlewood declares himself ready to battle Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc for a place in the first Ashes Test.
Halting Bazball and lifting the urn will define bowlers
Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc are a supreme Australian attack but how they handle England and 'Bazball' will define them.
Boland Australia’s best, if he plays: Steve Waugh
Australia's last captain to win the Ashes in England, Steve Waugh, says Scott Boland can be the stand-out quick for the tourists but first he must be picked.
Litchfield open to tough role on Ashes ‘dream’ tour
Phoebe Litchfield holds some rookie fears but opening isn't one of them, with the Australian 20-year-old keen to open if given a chance in the Ashes Test.
England tap Mott for inside info on Aussies for Ashes.
Coach Jon Lewis says England women are ready for the Ashes, in part due to being given an insight into Australia by the latter's former coach Matthew Mott.
Versatile Mooney at ease with Ashes options on table
Beth Mooney has dominated white ball cricket for Australia and can add to her resume when she assumes a key role in this month's five-day Ashes Test.
Australia’s Test title hailed as one of the greats
Australia are hailing their World Test Championship triumph as one of their great achievements, after they defeated India by 209 runs in the final at The Oval.
Australia beat India to win World Test Championship
Australia have defeated India by 209 runs to win the World Test Championship final at The Oval, with Scott Boland the final-day hero with two key wickets.
India bullish on third final-day miracle over Australia
India need 280 runs with seven wickets in hand to beat Australia in the World Test Championship final at The Oval, a task they firmly believe they can pull off.
Kohli, seven wickets stand between Australia and title
Australia need seven wickets and India 280 more runs for victory, with a thrilling final day of the World Test Championship final at The Oval looming.
Warner, Khawaja out early but Australia build WTC lead
Australia have maintained their command over the World Test Championship final against India, but batting issues at the top linger as a concern for the Ashes.
Waugh latest to question India’s WTC blunders
Steve Waugh has joined Ricky Ponting in criticising India's Test Championship tactics, with Australia on top against an attack missing Ravichandran Ashwin.