Five for captain Cummins as England make disastrous start
England were bowed out for 147 on the first day of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane, with Pat Cummins taking 5-38 on his captaincy debut.
Watch: Burns bowled first ball of Ashes series
England’s Ashes campaign got off to the worst possible start when Rory Burns was bowled by Mitchell Starc in Brisbane.
Five players to watch in the Ashes series
The first Test between England and Australia starts at the Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday. These five players could be match-winners in the Ashes.
Cummins confident in Aussies as England lose Anderson
Pat Cummins has warned an Australian side boasting some of “the all-time greats” will be tough to beat as England’s task became harder with Jimmy Anderson set to miss the first Test.
Three key battles that could decide the Ashes
The first Test between Australia and England starts at the Gabba on Wednesday. These match-ups could determine the series outcome …
England must defy Ashes history to survive ‘Gabbatoir’
England haven’t won a Test at the Gabba in Brisbane since 1986 and will need to conquer those psychological demons to avoid another potentially fatal start to their Ashes campaign on Wednesday.
Langer still has nightmares over Stokes’ Headingley exploits
Australia coach Justin Langer says it’s “great for the game of cricket” to have England’s Ben Stokes back for the Ashes.
Langer: I’m not sure we’ve seen the end of Paine
Australia coach Justin Langer believes Tim Paine could return to cricket despite being “shattered” by a sexting scandal that saw him quit as Test skipper and step away from the sport.
Australia capable of Ashes whitewash – Lyon
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon believes his team can sweep the Ashes series as England will have doubts about their own chances due to their recent poor record Down Under.
Carey wins Australia wicketkeeper race
Alex Carey says it is “a boyhood dream” to be Australia’s wicketkeeper for the first two Ashes Tests against England.
Warner’s ‘ridiculous’ record in Australia ominous for England
David Warner might be a polarising figure but the aggressive opening batsman is rarely boring.
Carey to get Australia wicketkeeper gloves for Ashes
Alex Carey looks poised to replace Tim Paine as Australia’s Test wicketkeeper and make his debut against England in Brisbane.
‘Extremely intelligent’ Cummins reaches pinnacle
Pat Cummins is widely regarded as an all-round nice guy with an excellent cricketing brain, doggedly overcoming early career injuries to reach the pinnacle of the game.
Cummins appointed Australia Test captain
Fast bowler Pat Cummins has been named Australia’s new Test captain ahead of the Ashes series.
Paine leaves cricket for ‘foreseeable future’
Tim Paine has put an abrupt end to the debate in Australia over whether he should take part in the Ashes.
