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Nathan Lyon said England's batsmen were "frightened" of Australia's bowling during the last Ashes tour in Australia.

As England return to Australia's fortress of the 'Gabbatoir' in Brisbane, Mike Selvey ponders how the tourists can avoid another shellacking - and whether Joe Root could face a tricky choice at the toss...

Dolphins' Sarel Erwee is enjoying the challenge of taking on South Africa's seasoned Proteas in the Ram Slam T20 Challenge.

Derbyshire have terminated the contract of Shiv Thakor after the all-rounder was found guilty of indecently exposing himself to two women.

Former Australia international Stuart MacGill has been working with England leg-spinner Mason Crane just days before the start of the Ashes series.

Ireland will play their inaugural Test match against Pakistan next year in Malahide, Dublin.

We asked you to pick your ideal England starting XI for their Ashes opener in Brisbane - and here are the results...

Danni Wyatt thrashed 100 from 57 deliveries as England secured a draw in the Women's Ashes with a hard-fought four-wicket win in the final T20I in Canberra.

Former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior has launched a staunch defence of himself in the wake of criticism from Australia spinner Nathan Lyon.

James Anderson has told Sky Sports that England must channel the "culture" of their successful 2010/11 Ashes team as they bid to retain the urn in Australia this winter.

England travelled to Australia in 2010/11 with recent history hanging heavy on their bid to retain the urn they won under Andrew Strauss in 2009.

Reaction as England Women earn an 8-8 draw in the Ashes series with a four-wicket win at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

Alastair Cook says England do not fear the threat posed by Australia in the Ashes series.

David Warner has accused Ben Stokes of letting England down after insisting he would beat a neck injury to play for Australia in the Ashes first Test in Brisbane.

Australia and England go head to head in the Ashes, starting on Thursday at the Gabba - but what are the key battles that will decide the fate of the urn this time around?

In his latest Ashes Diary, opener Mark Stoneman reflects on his first century in an England shirt, a three-figure score he was less happy with and looks ahead to the series opener in Brisbane…