Cricket News

Chris Rogers says Aussie batsmen are 'hurt' over dismissals while England all-rounder believes hosts are in 'pole position'

England captain shows new proactive approach by sucking life out of the tourists, writes Jonathan Liew

The view from Down Under on the second day of the first Test as Chris Rogers misses out on a ton and Alastair Cook suffers a painful blow.

Veteran earned seventh successive score of over 50 in a Test before nerves struck again, writes Steve James

Bob Willis believes the Australia lower order batsmen could hold the key to the result of the first Investec Ashes Test.

Moeen Ali is understandably delighted with how the first Investec Ashes Test is progressing for England after he impressed with bat and ball on day two in Cardiff.

Ashes 2015: After Joe Root's magnificent century, England resume on day two of the opening Test 343-7 - can they reach 400?

Australia 264-5 at stumps to trail England by 166 runs: Moeen scored 77 and continued with two of five Aussie wickets to fall

Australia opening batsman Chris Rogers insisted he was happy with his day’s work despite missing out on a century on day two of the first Investec Ashes Test in Cardiff.

Essex earned a draw in their LV= County Championship Division Two match against leaders Lancashire, despite being forced to follow on at Old Trafford.

Moeen Ali took two wickets to help reduce Australia to 264-5 as England strive for a first innings lead in the first Investec Ashes Test at Cardiff.

Ricky Ponting felt a ‘magnificent’ bowling performance meant England had the better of day two of the opening Investec Ashes Test.

Ashes 2015: After Joe Root's magnificent century, England resume on day two of the opening Test 343-7 - can they reach 400?

Moeen Ali took two wickets having earlier smashed 77 runs with the bat as as England fought for a first innings lead on day two of the first Investec Ashes Test at Cardiff.

Ben Hilfenhaus has been forced to end his stint with Nottinghamshire early because of a hip injury.

Saeed Ajmal finished with match figures of 8-100 as Worcestershire wrapped up an emphatic LV= County Championship Division One victory over Hampshire by an innings and 33 runs at New Road.

Ashes 2015: After Joe Root's magnificent century, England resume on day two of the opening Test 343-7 - can they reach 400?

Moeen Ali hit 77 as England added 87 to their overnight score in the morning session on day two of the first Investec Ashes Test.

Moeen Ali hit 77 as England added 87 runs to their overnight score in the first Investec Ashes Test match, finishing their first innings on 430 all out.

Ashes 2015: After Joe Root's magnificent century, England resume on day two of the opening Test 343-7 - can they reach 400?

Weep at the sight of these wonderful clumps of willow while deciding which one would work best for wielding on a wicket

Fans travelling to the second and third days of the first Ashes Test are facing travel problems after a planned 48-hour strike by rail staff began on Wednesday night.