Tim Paine set to miss Ashes after taking indefinite break from cricket
Australian wicketkeeper resigned the captaincy after 2017 texting scandal emerged
The Ashes loom into view with England and Australia embroiled in scandal
Two average sides are unlikely to inspire as racism and ‘sexting’ controversy rages on
Australia captain Tim Paine stands down amid sexting scandal
Pat Cummins the favourite to take up the role as Paine is still available for selection
Ashes will only go ahead if enough top players travel
Issues have arisen over Covid-related living conditions and quarantine provisions
England within touching distance of unlikely series draw in India
‘It would be a phenomenal achievement ... it’s a great motivator,’ says captain Joe Root
Rain halts Australia’s progress on day two at the Gabba
India make light work of hosts’ tail in Brisbane but early wickets leave them in trouble
Australia wrap up first Test victory after skittling India for 36
Tourists record their lowest innings score in 88 years of Test cricket
Steve Smith keeps up MCG love affair to give Australia the advantage
Batsman finishes day unbeaten on 77 against New Zealand on day one in Melbourne
New dad Denly makes career-best 94 as England take control
England build up lead of 382 at the end of the third day
Jofra Archer’s six wickets put England on top despite Steve Smith’s resistance
England lead by 78 runs as final Ashes Test keeps up its fast pace
Root and Buttler half-centuries keep England’s head above water
Australia’s Mitch Marsh makes dramatic first appearance with four wickets
Smith, Labuschagne and the rain do their best to frustrate England
Australia enjoy the better of opening day of fourth Test at Old Trafford
Ben Stokes: ‘It’s one of the two best feelings I’ve ever felt on a cricket pitch’
England’s Ashes hero says side can now take momentum into final two Tests
England dare to dream after batsmen finally offer some resilience
Joe Root ends day on 75* with hosts needing another 203 to secure improbable victory
England’s Ashes hopes fade as feeble batting display lets Australia turn screw
Joe Root’s side bowled out for just 67 in the first innings at Headingley
Labuschagne shepherds Australia to safety as Archer leaves mark
Steve Smith a serious doubt for third Test after suffering delayed concussion
Bairstow rescues England after afternoon middle-order collapse
Second Ashes Test day two: England 258, Australia 30-1
Brilliant Steve Smith and Australia turn the screw at Edgbaston
Second-consecutive ton leaves England with a full day to bat in order to save opening Test
England’s Rory Burns not worried about the how, just the how many
Opening batsman puts poor form behind him with maiden Test century
Smith soars as Australia survive English broadside
Smith takes Australia to unexpected heights on topsy-turvy day
India end 71-year wait as they complete Test series win in Australia
Virat Kohli’s side the first from Asian sub-continent to take the honours Down Under
India dig in on slow pitch to frustrate Australia in Melbourne
Agarwal makes 76 on debut before Pujara and Kohli consolidate advantage
Australia take control against India despite Kohli century
Spinner Nathan Lyon takes five wickets to give Australia first-innings advantage
India draw first blood as they bid for maiden series win in Australia
Virat Kohli’s tourists hold off lower-order fightback to take opening Adelaide Test
England’s ‘thunder bats’ flatten Australia to break ODI record
Eoin Morgan’s side break their own one-day international cricket record total by 37 runs
ICC to interview England players in spot-fixing probe
Five unnamed England and Australia players alleged to have been involved in betting scam
Darren Lehmann: Australia ‘need to work to earn respect back’
Coach speaks for the first time since his side were engulfed by ball-tampering scandal
Palatable phrasings and process before progress for Cricket Australia
Sutherland ducked out of disclosing detail by saying the investigation had to run its course
Steve Smith stands down as captain of IPL side Rajasthan Royals
Chief executive James Sutherland flying to South Africa as sponsors put team on notice
Root falls at the last to leave England staring down the barrel
Rain relents on day four in Auckland as New Zealand move to brink of first Test victory
Smith banned for one Test and fined 100 per cent of match fee
Bancroft escapes ban but fined 75 per cent of fee for his role in ball-tampering scandal
Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad turn up at the end of the party
Cook is only second touring batsman to score a century at the five major Aussie grounds
Alastair Cook completes century as England take fight to Australia
With the urn already gone the likes of Cook and Stuart Broad burst into life in Melbourne
Australia’s Tim Paine in doubt for Test against England
Decision on whether wicketkeeper will play is expected to be taken on Saturday
Australia far too good as they regain the Ashes in Perth
Australia needed just one session to take final six wickets they required to win third Test
England on the brink of series defeat at the Waca
Australia need only six more wickets on day five to reclaim urn - England need a miracle
Joe Root steps up to give England hope for final day
Visitors battled back on a good batting surface to give themselves a fighting chance
England’s quest to retain the Ashes left in some disarray
Sharp shower is anti-climax for home side and their supporters but relief for England
Australia complete first Test thrashing of England
Warner and Bancroft steer hosts home to secure resounding 10-wicket win at Gabba
Nathan Lyon’s 2017 comeback reaches a peak in Brisbane
Off-spinner has turned career around culminating in fine first Test display at Gabba
England on the brink as Australia dominate in Brisbane
Hosts need another 56 to take first Test after Lyon, Starc and Warner torment tourists
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