Cricket News

Alex Carey will make his Australia Test debut in the opening Ashes Test after it was confirmed he will replace former captain Tim Paine as wicket-keeper.

Chris Woakes says the racism and sexting scandals that have affected England and Australia ahead of the Ashes series are personal matters that should not be used for sledging.

Dhananjaya de Silva's unbeaten 153 edged Sri Lanka closer to a series victory against West Indies as they reached stumps on day four of the second Test with a commanding 279-run lead.

Ben Stokes picked up two wickets as England's Ashes warm-up match belatedly got under way against England Lions in Brisbane.