The Ashes
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Around the world in 80 games
A perfect world tour that would strike the perfect balance between travel and sport
Just short of finding the Edge
It’s hard to get behind the cause of the English cricketers in this new documentary about their rise, but it’s an entertaining watch, nonetheless
Oz union wants ‘disproportionate’ bans for Smith, Warner reduced
The Australian cricketers union are arguing that the punishment was disproportionate to previous ball-tampering cases
Steve Smith looks forward to pace challenge
A refreshed Australia captain Steve Smith is looking forward to the challenge of taking on South Africa’s fast bowlers in a four-Test series
Australia close to Ashes glory as England lose three wickets
The home side lead the five-Test series 2-0 and a win in the last-ever Ashes Test to be played at the WACA Ground would see them regain the urn.
England Ashes hopes fade as Smith and Marsh put attack to sword
Australia took total control of the match and were 549 for four in their first innings by stumps, with Smith on 229 and Marsh on 181.
Australia overhaul selection after Ashes review
Andrew Hilditch was not considered to be chairperson of Cricket Australia’s expanded national selection panel after their humiliating Ashes defeat.
Ponting steps down as Australia captain
Ricky Ponting is standing down as Australia’s cricket captain after nine years, following a home Ashes loss and a disappointing World Cup performance.
Soul-searching Australia turn to former captains
Former Australia captains Allan Border, Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh will join a review panel to help make the national team more competitive.
England skipper left with plenty to ponder before Cup
England captain Andrew Strauss admits he has plenty to think about as injuries plague the team just two weeks before their World Cup opener.
Australia selection chief refuses to quit
Australian chairperson of selectors Andrew Hilditch said he would not jump unless pushed, despite stinging criticism following the Ashes.
England close in on lead as Aussies fight hard
England closed to within 113 runs of an innings lead over fighting Australia on Tuesday.
Ashes finale a major test of England’s progress
The final Ashes encounter is an acid test of England’s ability to maintain their focus despite having already retained the famous urn.
Ponting ‘devastated’ to miss final Ashes test
Ricky Ponting was "devastated" to be ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes Test against England in Sydney due to complications with his broken finger
England complete victory in fourth Test
England retained the Ashes in Australia for the first time in 24 years when they won the fourth Test by an innings and 157 runs on Wednesday.