Steve Smith's father Peter Smith commented on his son's brilliant century that brought Australia back into the match after they were struggling at 122 for 8 at one stage against England during Ashes opener in Edgbaston.

Steve Smith's father comments on his son's epic Ashes century

England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the season, including the current Ashes series against Australia, due to a side strain and a knee injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.

England's Mark Wood ruled out of Ashes series through injury

Rory Burns and England captain Joe Root kept Australia at bay on the second day of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Friday. At lunch, England were 71-1 in their first innings — a deficit of 213 runs.

Rory Burns and Joe Root hold firm for England in Ashes opener

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has called for cricket to ditch its requirement for neutral umpires in the wake of a slew of poor decisions that blighted the opening day of the Ashes series.

Re-think neutral umpires, Ricky Ponting says after Ashes debacle

Former Australian skipper Steve Smith, who is playing in his first Test after returning from the ban for his involvement in the infamous ball-tampering row, is not bothered by being booed by Edgbaston crowd.

Ashes 2019: Steve Smith 'not bothered' by being booed during Edgbaston Test

Whether Jason Roy turns out to be an inspired choice to open in the Ashes or fails miserably to transfer his one-day form to Tests is almost an irrelevance, such have been England's struggles at the top of the order in recent years.

Jason Roy's method is solid, says former England opener Alec Stewart

Australia coach Justin Langer says an Ashes return for Cameron Bancroft would be "a great story" but knows he will face a hostile reception from England fans after his ball-tampering ban.

Langer predicts hostile Ashes reception for Bancroft from England fans

Australia great Glenn McGrath believes the form of England spearhead James Anderson could determine the course of the Ashes. Australia holds the urn but heads into Thursday's opening Test at Edgbaston looking for their first series win in England since 2001.

Anderson could hold key to Ashes, says McGrath

Steve Waugh says the Ashes are too close to call as England and Australia prepare to resume battle, with the visitors seeking their first away win in the series for 18 years.

Ashes contest too close to call, says former Australia captain Steve Waugh

Veteran pacemen James Anderson and Stuart Broad hold the key to England's bid to reclaim the Ashes this summer, according to their former teammate Steve Harmison.

James Anderson and Stuart Broad key to Ashes glory, says Harmison

Uncapped fast bowler Jofra Archer has been included in England's 14-man squad announced Saturday for next week's Ashes opener against Australia, with all-rounder Ben Stokes re-appointed as vice-captain.

World Cup-winner Jofra Archer in England squad for Ashes opener

Cameron Bancroft along with Steve Smith and David Warner have been included in Australia's squad for a five-Test Ashes series against England. Australia have unveiled the 17-member squad for the upcoming Ashes series, which is scheduled to kick-off from August 1 at Edgbaston.

Cameron Bancroft joins Steve Smith and David Warner in Australia's Ashes squad

Ireland ended England's World Cup honeymoon in dramatic style on Wednesday, bowling out the host nation for a derisory 85 on the first day at Lord's as they eyed one of the biggest shocks in Test history.

Lord's Test: Murtagh rips through hapless England as Ireland take charge

Test cricket is all set to undergo a major change as Australia and England will lineup with names and jersey numbers on their Test whites in the upcoming Ashes series.

In a first in Test cricket, Ashes jerseys to have players' names, numbers

Opening batsman Jason Roy and fast bowler Olly Stone will make their England Test debuts in a one-off match against Ireland starting at Lord's on Wednesday. Surrey batsman Roy is set to earn his first Test cap after racking up an impressive 443 runs in England's triumphant 50-overs World Cup campaign.

Jason Roy and Olly Stone to make Test debuts against Ireland

Australia retained the women's Ashes after the only Test match in the series played across multiple formats ended in a draw at Taunton on Sunday. After Australia had declared their first innings on 420-8, England avoided the follow-on and asked Australia to bat again, declaring at 275-9.

Australia retain women's Ashes after draw in only Test

Sixteen months after leaving Test cricket in disgrace over the ball-tampering furore, Steve Smith's preparations for the Ashes have gone up to a manic level as the former skipper looks to return to red ball cricket in top form.

Steve Smith raring to go, Usman Khawaja expected to be fit for Ashes opener

Opening batsman Jason Roy has been named in England's Test squad for the first time for the one-off match against Ireland starting at Lord's next Wednesday. Roy racked up 443 runs in England's triumphant 50-overs World Cup campaign but is not a regular top-order batsman for Surrey in red-ball cricket.

Jason Roy set to make England Test debut against Ireland at Lord's

Member of the 2019 World Cup-winning team, English batsman Joe Root on Wednesday expressed gratitude towards his nation for extending unbelievable support to the team.

World Cup winner Joe Root thanks countrymen for unbelievable support

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes England's success in their home World Cup may bode ill for Australia's hopes of retaining the Ashes. England knocked Australia out of the semi-finals with an emphatic eight-wicket win and another over New Zealand in Sunday's final will see the hosts head into next month's five-Test Ashes series with significant momentum.

England could bring World Cup high into Ashes, says Ricky Ponting

Former England opening batsman Marcus Trescothick announced on Thursday he would be retiring from cricket at the end of the season, aged 43. In 27 seasons as a professional, the Somerset player featured in 76 tests for England and helped them win the Ashes in 2005.

Marcus Trescothick, former England opener retires from cricket at 43

England batsman Jonny Bairstow said he would rather win the 50-overs World Cup than the Ashes series against Australia if he was given the chance to claim only one.

England's Jonny Bairstow picks World Cup glory over Ashes win

Injury troubles have kept James Pattinson out of the Australian test side for three years but the fast bowler issued a timely reminder to selectors ahead of the Ashes as he guided Victoria to their fourth Sheffield Shield title in five years on Sunday.

Forgotten man James Pattinson stakes Ashes claim

Australians took a grip on the final Test with a massive 303-run innings lead and then reduced the battle-weary tourists to 93 for four at the close on the fourth day.

Ashes: Oz beat England in final Test, seal series by 4-0

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