The oldest cricketing rivalry between England and Australia has a fan following like no other and to showcase his love for the team from Down Under, a 12-year-old boy, Max Waight, saved four years of 'hard-earned' pocket money to watch the ongoing series in England.

Meet Max Waight, who picked waste to fulfill dream of watching Ashes

Steve Smith is regarded as the best "problem solver" in cricket today by Australia coach Justin Langer, himself a former Test batsman. Smith, who played match-winning knocks during the ongoing Ashes series, has been a vital cog for the team.

'Problem solver' Steve Smith talks about playing Ashes series after a year ban

It is nine days since Ben Stokes hit a remarkable 135 not out to win the third Test of the Ashes series at Headingley, and as he prepares for the next instalment, Australia captain Tim Paine said thoughts of how to outwit the England batsman keep him awake at night.

Ashes 2019: Ben Stokes threat keeps Aussie skipper Paine awake at night

England have made one change in personnel to their side for the fourth Test against Australia at Old Trafford, with fast bowler Craig Overton replacing the dropped Chris Woakes.

England call up Craig Overton for fourth Ashes Test

Australia coach Justin Langer has cited the example of boxer Muhammad Ali and his stolen bike to inspire Australia for the ongoing Ashes. He also said that the defeat against England in the third Test felt like that the Ashes was stolen from them, but he said that the team will not feel sorry for themselves and will come out with more fire on the field.

Justin Langer cites Muhammad Ali's example to inspire Australia

Australia's run-machine Steve Smith has edged past Indian captain Virat Kohli to become the best Test batsman in the world, based on the International Cricket Council's (ICC) rankings.

Steve Smith overtakes Virat Kohli to reclaim No.1 spot in Test rankings

Australia on Tuesday dropped struggling batsman Usman Khawaja for the fourth Ashes Test against England at Old Trafford, making way for Steve Smith's return. Selectors named a 12-man squad for the Test beginning Wednesday, with David Warner and Marcus Harris as openers but leaving out Khawaja, who has averaged just 20.

Usman Khawaja dropped as Steve Smith returns for fourth Ashes Test

Joe Denly will swap places with struggling opener Jason Roy in the England batting order for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford, he said on Monday.

Ashes 2019: Joe Denly to open for England, Stuart Broad wary of Steve Smith return

Australia have brought back former captain Steve Waugh to help the squad prepare for the final stretch of the Ashes series against England as the tourists look to rebound from the painful third Test defeat at Headingley.

Former captain Steve Waugh returns to give Australia an Ashes lift

Steve Smith continued his buildup for the fourth Ashes test by heading straight to the practice nets after being dismissed in Australia's tour match against Derbyshire on Thursday.

Steve Smith goes from crease to nets ahead of Ashes return

England star James Anderson has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series with a calf injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced Friday. Anderson, England's all-time leading wicket-taker, has not bowled in the series since breaking down with the injury after sending down just four overs in Australia's 251-run win in the first Test at Edgbaston.

England great James Anderson out of the rest of the Ashes

England's Ben Stokes travels rocky road en route success

England all-rounder Ben Stokes who displayed a match-winning performance against Australia in the third Test of the ongoing Ashes, has moved to his career-best ranking in the ICC Test batsmen rankings.

ICC Test rankings: Ben Stokes moves to career-best batting ranking

British and Australian leaders briefly set aside talks on global trade, security and the environment on Monday for a spot of jovial banter about cricket after England beat Australia in dramatic fashion.

PM Modi first person to inform British PM Boris Johnson about England's 3rd Test win: Report

As England basked in an Ashes salvation led by all-rounder Ben Stokes at Headingley, Australia were left to hope for the return of their own saviour in Steve Smith for the fourth test at Old Trafford.

Ashes 2019: Beaten Australia hope for return of saviour Steve Smith

The official sponsors of the Ashes series, Specsavers have announced that spinner Jack Leach, who was a crucial cog in England's miraculous win against Australia in the third Test, will be getting free spectacles for life.

Jack Leach to get free spectacles for life, says official sponsor of Ashes

Australian captain Tim Paine admitted that Ben Stokes was simply too good for the visitors as the all-rounder delivered one of the greatest Ashes innings to help England to victory at Headingley that levelled the series.

'Unbelievable' Ben Stokes was too good for Australia, says Tim Paine

Captain Joe Root's defiance gave England hope of saving the Ashes series as his unbeaten 75 helped the hosts to 156-3 in their second innings on day three of the third Test at Headingley.

Ashes 2019: Joe Root digs in to give England hope

All-rounder Ben Stokes scored an unbeaten 135 as England defeated Australia by one run to win the Headingley Test on Sunday. Ben Stokes hit a stunning unbeaten century as England defeated Australia by one wicket to win an epic third Test at Headingley on Sunday and keep the Ashes alive.

Ashes 2019: Ben Stokes stars as England win Headingley Test by 1 wicket

Steve Smith is set to make his return to action in a tour match against Derbyshire after the Australia star batted against bowlers for the first time on Sunday since being concussed.

Australia star Steve Smith set for tour match return

England batting coach Graham Thorpe said they will not give up hope of saving the third test against Australia, but a woeful batting display from the hosts on Friday left them with a mountain to climb to regain the Ashes.

Ashes 2019: England defiant but test batting woes leave hosts on the brink

England were set a target of 359 to win the third Ashes Test after they bowled Australia out for 246 in their second innings on Saturday's third day at Headingley.

Ashes 2019: England set 359 to win Headingley Test

Geoffrey Boycott has torn into England after they collapsed to 67 all out in the third Test against Australia, saying they "batted without brains" and "threw away the Ashes".

'Threw away the Ashes': Geoffrey Boycott slams England's batting approach

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood took a five-wicket haul to help his team restrict England for 67 in their first innings on day two of the third Ashes Test at Headingley.

Ashes 2019: England post lowest total against Australia since 1948

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