As many as 10 England players could be forced to pull out of the Ashes tour of Australia if an agreement is not arrived at over travel and quarantine arrangements for their families.

10 England players could pull out of Ashes over strict quarantine rules in Australia

Tim Paine has asked Steve Smith to take as much time as is needed as he recuperates from injury. The Australian Test captain conceded he might want to see Steve Smith at top fitness when the Ashes comes around not long from now.

Cricket: 'Important he takes time' — Tim Paine urges Steve Smith not to rush injury return

Mitchell Starc is ready to allow himself the best opportunity of being prepared for Test cricket in the midst of a schedule crunch which is additionally convoluted by the quarantine necessities in Australia.

Cricket: Mitchell Starc unperturbed by quarantine hurdle amidst Australia’s tight scheduled

Headed for recuperation from his left tennis elbow injury, Australia batsman Steve Smith is focusing on the Ashes over the T20 World Cup planned for October-November this year.

Cricket: Steve Smith ready to sacrifice T20 World Cup participation to be fit for Ashes

A report in the UK media house suggested that it is still unclear whether families of the England cricketers travelling to Australia will be permitted to stay with them during the Ashes, beginning on December 8.

Cricket- 'Totally unacceptable': Vaughan, Pietersen fume at Ashes rule

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-Ul-Haq has said that India vs Pakistan matches have more following than The Ashes. He urged that a bilateral series between India and Pakistan is important.

Cricket- 'India-Pakistan series was followed much more than Ashes': Inzamam-Ul-Haq

Ian Chappell is impervious with Joe Root's captaincy and marked him as a dull skipper who vacillates a ton while coming to a conclusion to make a decision. ALSO READ: Cricket: Ian Chappell disagrees with Manjrekar, explains why Ashwin is among best England will play six additional Tests before they bring on Australia in December, yet Ian Chappell has effectively discovered a few openings in the English camp.

Cricket- Joe Root's captaincy that should be cause for concern: Ian Chappell

Since the time Ben Stokes won the World Cup for England, he's had a practically disjointed strut, as though he realizes he has the world at his feet. This disposition, which plays with the line isolating presumption and certainty, has raised Ben Stokes' down so much that he is as of now one of the best all-rounder’s in world cricket.

Ben Stokes - The man synonymous with the word 'redemption'

Steve Smith – It is enticing to say that Steve Smith is an upshot of the current generation, and an expression progressively utilised by journalists to rationalize trudging, however, in truth, he is the most recent in a long queue of manifestations.

Happy Birthday Steve Smith - The batting virtuoso

Stuart Broad says he is enjoying cricket like never before and is anticipating having a major impact in England's Test group post the Ashes tour Down Under, which completes in January one year from now.

Cricket: 'Don't even think about me stopping after the Ashes': Stuart Broad on his retirement plans

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has reacted to Cameron Bancroft's recent statements on the 2018 Sandpaper gate. He feels that the statement by the Aussie batsman will affect the upcoming Ashes series.

'Root will be enjoying this': Michael Vaughan on Cameron Bancroft's statement over Sandpaper gate

Cricket Australia has released the schedule for the much-anticipated Ashes series. The Australian cricket board are hopeful to stage the series in front of a full crowd, however, they said that will follow government advice when it came to admitting travelling supporters.

Cricket Australia release schedule for Ashes; hopeful to host full crowd

Jofra Archer, who as of late got back to action subsequent to missing the IPL, has been ruled out of the Test series against New Zealand as his elbow injury has re-emerged.

England Cricket Board advises Jofra Archer to undergo elbow surgery: Report

Jofra Archer's elbow injury is back to get him. In the wake of getting back to first-class cricket with Sussex, Jofra Archer could bowl just five overs in the second innings against Kent in the wake of griping a sensitive elbow.

Jofra Archer suffers an elbow injury again as injury woes resurface

Former Australian legend Steve Waugh lauded England pacer Jofra Archer and said that he reminded him of the West Indies great Curtly Ambrose. ALSO READ: Team India to enter bio-bubble on May 19 in Mumbai ahead of England tour While speaking in a podcast, on ‘Road To The Ashes’ podcast, former Aussie skipper felt that Archer will be a ‘trump card’ for the English team as they face Australia in the Ashes later this year.

'Trump card for England’s chances in Australia': Steve Waugh lauds Jofra Archer

Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, continued to spew lava, ashes and volcanic stones on Thursday.

Mount Etna continues to spew lava and ashes

In the Philippines, Asia's largest Roman Catholic nation, priests have changed the way they mark people this Ash Wednesday in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

Catholic faithful mark Ash Wednesday in Manila

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 crushed Australia by 135 runs in the fifth and final Ashes Test on Sunday to level the series at 2-2, ending their historic World Cup-winning season on a high.

England win fifth Test to square Ashes series

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