Stokes no-ball controversy spices up second day of Ashes
England all-rounder Ben Stokes was at the centre of a no-ball drama in the first Ashes Test on Thursday at the Gabba.
Watch: Hameed botches Warner run-out chance
How did Haseeb Hameed not run out David Warner when he was on 60?
Pacesetters: Five remarkable Ashes first balls
England’s Rory Burns became only the second batsman to be out to the first ball of an Ashes series. We recall five memorable first balls in the Ashes and their impact on the series.
Highlights: Australia vs England (1st Ashes Test, Day 1)
Australia dominated the opening day of the first Test, which was cut short by rain.
Watch: Cummins crowns captaincy debut with five-wicket haul
Who said you couldn’t mix captaincy and fast bowling? Pat Cummins made it look easy with 5-38 against England.
Five for captain Cummins as England make disastrous start
England were bowed out for 147 on the first day of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane, with Pat Cummins taking 5-38 on his captaincy debut.
Watch: Burns bowled first ball of Ashes series
England’s Ashes campaign got off to the worst possible start when Rory Burns was bowled by Mitchell Starc in Brisbane.
Five players to watch in the Ashes series
The first Test between England and Australia starts at the Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday. These five players could be match-winners in the Ashes.
Cummins confident in Aussies as England lose Anderson
Pat Cummins has warned an Australian side boasting some of “the all-time greats” will be tough to beat as England’s task became harder with Jimmy Anderson set to miss the first Test.
Three key battles that could decide the Ashes
The first Test between Australia and England starts at the Gabba on Wednesday. These match-ups could determine the series outcome …
Perth axed as host of fifth Ashes Test
Perth will not host the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England in January because of its tough Covid-19 quarantine rules.
England must defy Ashes history to survive ‘Gabbatoir’
England haven’t won a Test at the Gabba in Brisbane since 1986 and will need to conquer those psychological demons to avoid another potentially fatal start to their Ashes campaign on Wednesday.
Five of the most memorable Ashes series
From Bodyline to Ben Stokes’ heroics, we look back at five epic Ashes series.
Langer still has nightmares over Stokes’ Headingley exploits
Australia coach Justin Langer says it’s “great for the game of cricket” to have England’s Ben Stokes back for the Ashes.
England’s all-action hero capable of Ashes magic
Ben Stokes is poised to make his eagerly awaited return to international cricket in the Ashes – and for England it is not a moment too soon.
