The Ashes 2017-18

Australia host England for The Ashes 2017-18 between November and January next year. Bidding to win back the urn after being beaten 3-2 in England last time, Australia take on their oldest rivals in Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney. The series will also see a day-night game played first time between the two teams in Adelaide that will host the second Test.

 
Australian players celebrate after winning the third Ashes Test in Perth

ICC clears third Ashes Test of fixing allegations

The International Cricket Council has cleared the third Ashes Test between England and Australia of match-fixing allegations following investigations.

Tom Curran picked five wickets

Curran's fifer skittles Australia as England clinch the final ODI by 12 runs at Perth

Tom Curran picked his first One-Day International fifer as he skittled Australia 12 runs short of the 260 runs target as England clinched the final ODI at Perth to grab the series 4-1 on Sunday.

 
 
 
 

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Travis Head scored a brilliant 96-run knock

Australia overcome England fightback to open their account in ODI series

Pat Cummins' four for 24 followed by Travis Head's 96 runs knock inspired Australia to sidestep a brilliant fightback from England to secure a consolidatory three wicket win at Adelaide during the fourth One-Day International match on Friday.

Liam Plunkett (right) picked four wickets in the ongoing series against Australia

Liam Plunkett ruled out of final two ODIs against Australia

England will miss the services of pace bowler Liam Plunkett in the final two One-Day Internationals against Australia following a hamstring injury.

Glenn Maxwell has scored 299 runs in the ongoing BBL

Australia recall Maxwell as cover for injured Finch

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been recalled into the One-Day International squad for the ongoing series against England as a cover for injured opening batsman Aaron Finch.

England's Mark Wood celebrates after dismissing Australia's Steve Smith during the one-day international match at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Australia fined for slow over-rate in third ODI

The International Cricket Council has sanctioned a 40 percent fine of match fees on Australia skipper Steven Smith following his team's poor over-rate in the recently concluded third One-Day International against England in Sydney.

Jos Buttler looked at his attacking best in Brisbane

Buttler slams ton as England resist Australia to win series

Jos Buttler scored an 83-ball century to take England to 302 following which a collective effort from the bowlers saw them keep Australia down to 286 for six in the chase in the third One-Day International in Sydney to take the series 3-0.

Joe Root starred with both bat and the ball

England complete four-wicket win in Brisbane despite Starc brilliance

A collective batting effort from England saw them extend their dominance in the limited overs format as they chased down 271 against Australia in 44.2 overs with four wickets in hand in the second One-Day International in Brisbane to claim a 2-0 lead in the series.

Trevor Bayliss (left) insists Ben Stokes need to force his way back into the team

No guaranteed return to England team for Ben Stokes - Trevor Bayliss

England head coach Trevor Bayliss insisted that Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes will need to prove his form and fitness to return back to the playing XI.

Josh Hazlewood has headed back to his home in Sydney

Josh Hazlewood to miss second ODI against England

Australia pace bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the second One-Day International against England in Brisbane due to a viral illness.

Jason Roy scored 180 off 151 deliveries

Cricket World Player of the Week - Jason Roy

For scoring a majestic 180 run knock in the first One-Day Internationa against Australia in Melbourne, England opening batsman Jason Roy is named the Cricket World Player of the Week.

Jason Roy holds the record for the highest individual score for England in ODIs

Roy slams 180 as England chase 305 to take 1-0 lead

Jason Roy registered his career-best score of 180 as England chased down 305 in 48.5 overs with five wickets in hand in the first One-Day International against Australia in Melbourne to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

Cameron White returns to Australia squad

Cameron White named as replacement for injured Chris Lynn in Australia ODI squad

Victoria batsman Cameron White has been recalled to the Australian One-Day International squad for the upcoming five-match series against England.

Eoin Morgan led from the front with an unbeaten 81

Morgan, Rashid star in England's tour-game triumph over Cricket Australia XI

Adil Rashid troubled the middle order with a three-wicket haul while skipper Eoin Morgan scored a fluent unbeaten 81 run knock as England went on to beat Cricket Australia XI by five wickets in the tour game in Sydney.

Pat Cummins came up with a man of the match performance in the Sydney Test

Cricket World Player of the Week - Pat Cummins

For claiming eight wickets in the fifth and final Ashes Test against England in Sydney and leading Australia to a 4-0 series victory, Australian pace bowler Pat Cummins wins the Cricket World Player of the Week award.

Chris Lynn suffers another injury setback

Chris Lynn ruled out of ODI series against England

Australia will miss the services of hard-hitting top-order batsman Chris Lynn in the upcoming One-Day International series against England following a calf injury.

Australia's captain Steve Smith holds a replica Ashes urn next to team mates after they won the fifth Ashes cricket test match and the series 4-0

Cummins, Lyon help Australia complete 4-0 Ashes victory

Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon shared seven wickets between them as Australia bowled out England for 180 runs in the final innings to complete a victory by an innings and 123 runs in the fifth Test in Sydney to take the Ashes series 4-0.

Ben Stokes' participation dependent on whether he is charged for his involvement in an altercation outside a nightclub in September

Ben Stokes named in England T20I squad

England have named all-rounder Ben Stokes in the Twenty20 International squad for the tri-series that also involves Australia and New Zealand.

Vince must fix problems – Farbrace

Vince must fix problems – Farbrace

England assistant coach Paul Farbrace insists James Vince is aware of his shortcomings and knows he must be more consistent if he is to nail down a permanent spot in the Test side.

Nathan Lyon and Australia celebrating the wicket of Dawid Malan

England under tremendous pressure heading into final day

After Australia declared their first innings with a lead of 303 runs, the bowlers led by Nathan Lyon managed to restrict England to 93 for four at stumps on day four of the final Ashes Test in Sydney.

Australia's Mitchell Marsh and Shaun Marsh shake hands during the third day of the fifth Ashes Test

Marsh brothers stretch Australia's lead to 133 runs at end of day three

After Usman Khawaja scored 171 runs, it was Shaun and Mitchell Marsh, who propelled Australia's first innings lead to 133 runs with six wickets in hand at stumps on day three of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Steven Smith (centre) remained unbeaten on 44

Smith-Khawaja blunt England attack on day two

After Australia managed to bowl out England for 346 runs in their first innings, Usman Khawaja scored an unbeaten 91 run knock to lift the hosts to 193 for two at stumps on day two of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Dawid Malan scored another half-century

Late wickets dent England momentum on day one

After Joe Root and Dawid Malan shared a 133 run stand, Australia managed to seize the advantage in the closing stage on day one with two quick wickets with the second new ball to reduce England to 233 for five at stumps in the fifth Test in Sydney.

Glenn Maxwell has played 80 ODIs for Australia

Maxwell overlooked for ODI series against England

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been left out of the squad for the upcoming five-match One-Day International series against England to be played later this month.

Mitchell Starc (right) missed the Boxing Day game due to injury

Mitchell Starc 'fit' to return for Sydney Test - Steven Smith

Australia captain Steven Smith has confirmed that pace spearhead Mitchell Starc will return for the fifth and final Ashes Test against England to be played in Sydney.

Mason Crane has 75 first-class wickets from 29 games

Mason Crane replaces injured Chris Woakes for fifth Test

Hampshire leg-spinner Mason Crane is all set to make his Test debut after he was named in the XI for the fifth and final game of the Ashes series against Australia in Sydney.

Chris Woakes in action during the Melbourne Test

MCG pitch given 'poor' rating by ICC

The International Cricket Council has given a 'poor' rating for the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch that recently hosted the Boxing Day Test between Australia and England.

Ashes 2017/18 - 5th Test Preview - Can England pull a win out of the bag?

Ashes 2017/18 - 5th Test Preview - Can England pull a win out of the bag?

The question is, can England come back at Australia, after a battling draw in Melbourne, spoiled by the rain, and take something away with them from this disappointing Ashes series?

Dawid Malan is set to make England debut in ODIs

Dawid Malan replaces Ben Stokes in England ODI squad

England have replaced all-rounder Ben Stokes with uncapped batsman Dawid Malan for the upcoming One-Day International series against Australia.

Alastair Cook came up with a terrific knock in the Melbourne Test

Cook's broth far from getting spoiled

England may not have won the match but Alastair Cook's gritty innings has certainly infused some life in the series that had become one-sided.

Australia's captain Steve Smith reacts after reaching his century during the fifth day of the fourth Ashes cricket test match

Defiant Smith drives Australia to draw in Boxing Day Test

A determined unbeaten century from Steven Smith played a decisive part as Australia managed to resist England attack on the final day to end the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne in a draw.

Ashton Agar has recovered from a finger injury

Ashton Agar added to Australia squad for Sydney Test

Australia have added left-arm-spinner Ashton Agar into the squad for the fifth and final Test against England to be played in Sydney.

 
Ashes 2017/18 - 4th Test Ball Tampering Revelation

Ashes 2017/18 - 4th Test Ball Tampering Revelation

Following Day 4 of the Fourth Test, there were claims of ball tampering against England, see BT Sport pundits have their say.

England's captain Joe Root shows the ball to umpire Kumar Dharmasena as groundsmen bring out rain covers during a rain delay on the fourth day

Rain, Warner stall England progress on day four

Heavy and incessant rain played spoilsport at Melbourne Cricket Ground on day four as nearly 43 overs were unbowled after Australia staged a brief comeback to reach 103 for two riding on a valiant partnership between David Warner and Steven Smith.

Alastair Cook scored an unbeaten century on day two

Cook century gives England advantage on second day

After England made a tremendous comeback to dismiss Australia for 327, Alastair Cook scored an unbeaten century to help the visitors knock down 192 runs off the deficit with just two wickets down at stumps on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

David Warner celebrating his century in the opening day of the Boxing Day Test

Warner, Smith steer Australia to 244 for three on day one

David Warner scored a fluent century while Steven Smith remained unbeaten on 65 as Australia reached 244 for three at stumps on day one of the fourth Test against England in Melbourne.

Mitchell Starc (left) has 19 wickets in the series

Australia suffer Mitchell Starc blow ahead of Boxing Day Test

Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc has been ruled out of the upcoming Boxing Day Test against England in Melbourne after failing to recover from a bruised heel.

Craig Overton has picked six wickets from two Tests

Craig Overton to miss Boxing Day Test with rib injury

England will miss the services of fast bowler Craig Overton for the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne following a fractured rib.

Tim Paine (right) is set to feature in the Boxing Day Test

Tim Paine to join Australia squad on Sunday

Australia wicket-keeper batsman Tim Paine is set to join the squad on Sunday ahead of the Boxing Day Test against England in Melbourne.

Tim Paine (right) has 130 runs from five innings

Tim Paine a doubtful starter for Melbourne Boxing Day Test

Australia wicket-keeper batsman Tim Paine's participation in the Boxing Day Test against England in Melbourne is under doubt due to personal reasons.

Mitchell Johnson was England's nemesis when they last toured Australia

England need to take hard decisions after Ashes defeat - Mitchell Johnson

Former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson urged the England management to take hard decisions now rather than at the end of the ongoing Ashes series with an eye on the future.

Mitchell Starc (right) already has 19 wickets from three Tests

Scans reveal no serious injury for Mitchell Starc

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has been cleared of a serious injury, though his participation in the fourth Ashes Test against England in Melbourne is still under doubt.

Steven Smith has stretched his lead over second placed Virat Kohli to 52 points

Steven Smith reaches new height in Test rankings

Australia captain Steven Smith has reached new heights in International Cricket Council Test Rankings for batsmen following his stellar performance in the third Test against England at WACA.

Joe Root (left) has backed Alastair Cook to come good

Root backs senior players despite Ashes slip up

England skipper Joe Root has backed his underfiring senior players despite criticism mounting on them following the Ashes series defeat to Australia in the ongoing Tests.

Alastair Cook had a disappointing series

Ashes 2017/18 - I expected 3-0 once Stokes wasn't coming - Graeme Swann

Former off-spinner Graeme Swann came down heavily at the performance of the senior players following England's Ashes series defeat against Australia in the ongoing contest.

Josh Hazlewood (left) was Australia's hero on the final day

Extra pace of Australian bowlers made difference - Steven Smith

Australia captain Steven Smith lavished praise on his team's pace trio following the innings victory over England in Perth that helped them win the Ashes and reclaim the Urn.

 
Australia's captain Steve Smith hugs team mates

Ashes Review - 3rd Test from Perth - Australia Regain the Ashes

Australia have taken back The Ashes following another convincing victory over England at The WACA. BT Sport pundits gave their damning verdicts on England’s performance, see what they’ve had to say below.

Australia will be concerned by the fitness of Mitchell Starc (right)

Australia name unchanged squad for Melbourne Test

Australia have retained an unchanged 13-man squad for the Boxing Day Test against England to be played in Melbourne from 26th December.

Australia players celebrating the Ashes series victory over England

Australia reclaim the Urn following innings victory in Perth

Josh Hazlewood completed a five-wicket haul as Australia bowled out England for 218 runs in the final innings on day five and completed an innings victory in the third Test in Perth, thereby winning the Ashes series 3-0 and reclaiming the Urn.

Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates after bowling England's James Vince during the fourth day

Australia made to wait after rain hampers final session of day four

After Australia managed to gain a 259 run first innings lead, the bowlers managed to keep down England to 132 for four before wet weather brought a premature end to day four in the third Test in Perth.

 
Steve Smith celebrates with team mate Mitchell Mars

Ashes Review - Day 3 Third Test from Perth

BT Sport pundits Michael Vaughan, Graeme Swann, and Ricky Ponting discuss England’s performance on Day 3 of the third test of The Ashes

Steve Smith celebrates reaching his double century during the third day's play in Perth

Smith, Marsh masterclass strengthen Australia's chances of reclaiming Ashes

Steven Smith and Mitchell Marsh shared an unbeaten 301 run stand for the fifth wicket as Australia dominated day three and went on to post 549 for four at stumps in the third Test against England in Perth.

 
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Ashes Review - Day 2 Third Test from Perth

Following another dramatic day at The WACA, BT Sport pundits gave their view on all the action with many feeling that England did not quite make the most of their strong position- see what they’ve got to say below.

Steve Smith (right) walks in front of team mate Shaun Marsh as they walk off the ground at the end of the second day's play

Smith leads Australia's response on day two

Steven Smith scored a fluent unbeaten 92 run knock to help Australia bounce back and post 203 for three at stumps on day two after they bowled out England for 403 runs in the third Test in Perth.

The Ashes 2017/18 at the halfway stage – England or Australia in the driving seat?

The Ashes 2017/18 at the halfway stage – England or Australia in the driving seat?

We are halfway through the Ashes series 2017/18 and, although Australia are 2- 0 up in the series, England are fighting back in the Third Test at Perth.

Dawid Malan celebrating his century on day one of the Perth Test

Malan, Bairstow lead England fightback in Perth

Dawid Malan and Jonny Bairstow shared an unbeaten 174 run stand for the fifth wicket as England made a tremendous comeback to end the opening day of the Perth Test against Australia with a score of 305 for four in the 89 overs possible.