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.
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.
.jpg "Australian players celebrate after winning the third Ashes Test in Perth")
.jpg "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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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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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 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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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
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.
.jpg "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.
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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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?
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?
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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
Following Day 4 of the Fourth Test, there were claims of ball tampering against England, see BT Sport pundits have their say.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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 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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
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.
.jpg "Alastair Cook has had a disappointing series so far")
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.
.jpg "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.
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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
.jpg "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.
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
.jpg "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.
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.
.jpg "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?
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.
.jpg "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.