For anyone with a beating heart to watch Steve Smith getting floored after being hit in the back of the head off Jofra Archer’s bouncer was a terrible sight. Imagine how painful it must be for Smith.

Ashes: 'It was a very difficult period to get through: Steve Smith recalls 'painful' Lord's memory from 2019

England and Australia produced a thrilling contest in the Ashes 2023 opener at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The contest was decided in the final few overs as Pat Cummins (44 not out) and Nathan Lyon's (16 not out) unbroken 55-run ninth-wicket stand propelled Australia to a narrow two-wicket win in pursuit of 282 on Tuesday evening (June 20).

'No idea....': Pat Cummins' epic response on 2019 Headingley loss after Australia conquer Edgbaston

Steve Smith returned to international cricket to a chorus of boos but he walked off the pitch at the Oval to a standing ovation after a summer of Ashes redemption.

Steve Smith 'proud' after summer of Ashes redemption

The days of James Anderson and Stuart Broad spearheading England's fast bowling attack are over, according to former captain Michael Vaughan. The pair have taken more than 1,000 test wickets between them with Anderson's 575 a world record for a pace bowler.

England must call time on James Anderson and Stuart Broad partnership: Michael Vaughan

Australia batsman Steve Smith and fast bowler Pat Cummins remain at the top of the ICC Test rankings after the Ashes, which culminated with a 135-run victory for England on Sunday as the five-match series ended in a 2-2 draw.

Steve Smith, Pat Cummins remain on top in Test rankings after Ashes

From batting woes to pace aces, major takeaways from Ashes 2019

Run-machine Steve Smith described himself as being "pretty cooked" after his prolific bat ensured Australia will return home having retained the coveted urn after their 2-2 drawn Ashes series against England.

Prolific Steve Smith says 'pretty cooked' after Ashes effort

After retaining the Ashes, Australia skipper Tim Paine said that the team can be extremely proud of what they have achieved on the English soil. His remarks came after the loss in the fifth and final Test by 135 runs against England.

We can be proud of our effort, says Tim Paine after retaining Ashes

England closed in on a series-levelling victory in the fifth Test at the Oval on Sunday as Australia slipped to 68-3 at lunch on the fourth day. Joe Root's side set the tourists an unlikely 399 to win in London after adding just 16 runs to their overnight total.

England close in on Ashes-levelling win after Broad double

England were bowled out for 329 on the fourth day of the fifth Test on Sunday, setting Australia 399 to win an Ashes series away from home for the first time since 2001.

England set Australia target of 399 to win Ashes

After taking four wickets on day one of the fifth and final Ashes Test, Australian pacer Mitchell Marsh revealed that many people back home hate him for not cementing a place in the side after being given so many chances by the team management.

Most of the Australians hate me, says Mitchell Marsh

Jofra Archer took six wickets as England bowled Australia out for 225 to gain the upper hand on the second day of the fifth Ashes Test on Friday despite another Steve Smith masterclass.

Jofra Archer claims six wickets as England take charge of Ashes finale

Greg Chappell could not do it, while Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke, who had both had two attempts each, were unable to manage it either. But if his side avoid defeat in the fifth Test against England at The Oval starting Thursday, Tim Paine will join the list of Australia captains who have led the team to an Ashes series win in England.

'Accidental' Australia captain Tim Paine on verge of Ashes landmark

Australia coach Justin Langer has urged the struggling batsmen in his team to step up and deliver when the final Ashes Test against England starts at The Oval on Thursday.

Australia coach Langer wants struggling batsmen to step up

England will assess star all-rounder Ben Stokes's fitness to bowl in this week's fifth Test with Australia at the Oval as they look for a consolation win after failing to regain the Ashes.

England to assess Ben Stokes's bowling fitness for Ashes finale

After winning the fourth Test match against England and retaining the Ashes, Australia batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner shared their team's celebratory moments with the fans.

Steve Smith and David Warner share celebratory moments after retaining Ashes

Australia and England have the oldest rivalry in cricket and fans of both countries have always been enthusiastic about voicing their opinions and as the team from Down Under retained the Ashes, Australian Federal Police (AFP) jumped on the bandwagon to mock the Three Lions.

Read how Australian police mock England cricket team after Aussies retain Ashes urn

Australia defeated England in the fourth Test by 185 runs to retain the Ashes and as a result, the team now has 56 points in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC).

Here's why India is ahead of Aussies in WTC despite same number of wins

England skipper Joe Root identified Australia batsman Steve Smith as the standout performer in the ongoing Ashes and said if the batsman is taken out of the equation, the situation would be very similar for both teams.

Take Steve Smith out, it would be very similar for both teams: Joe Root

Australia retained the Ashes with a 185-run thrashing of England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Sunday. The victory left Australia 2-1 up in the five-Test series ahead of next week's finale at the Oval.

Australia retain Ashes with 185-run win over England in fourth Test

Former Test skipper Allan Border says that if Australia take the last eight English wickets on the final day of the fourth Ashes Test on Sunday and retain the coveted urn, the credit can go only to one man -- Steve Smith.

It'll be Steve Smith's Ashes if Australia prevail, says Allan Border

Stuart Broad dismissed David Warner for a third duck in as many Test innings at Old Trafford on Saturday as the England paceman continued to torment the Australia opener in the Ashes series.

Ashes 2019: Stuart Broad gets David Warner again as Australia opener suffers third straight Test duck

England were bowled out for 301 in reply to Australia's first-innings 497-8 declared, a deficit of 196 runs, on the fourth day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Ashes 2019: England 301 all out against Australia in fourth Test

The Steve Smith double century at Old Trafford that continued his brilliant Ashes campaign has generated wonder Down Under, with Australia media branding him a modern-day Don Bradman on Friday.

Ashes 2019: Australia hail Steve Smith as Bradman incarnate

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