Brilliant Bethell savours maiden century

England’s Jacob Bethell says scoring his maiden century during the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in front of his family was “very special”.

Highlights: Australia vs England (5th Test, Day 4)

Jacob Bethell’s maiden Test century kept England in the contest at the SCG.

Bethell century gives England hope in Sydney

Jacob Bethell plundered a chanceless maiden Test century as England reeled in Australia then built a tenuous 119-run lead in the fifth and final Ashes Test.

Highlights: Australia vs England (5th Test, Day 3)

Centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith put Australia in the driver’s seat at the SCG.

Head, Smith centuries put Australia in charge

Travis Head hit a stunning 163, while Steve Smith added 129* as Australia built a 134-run lead over England on day three of the fifth and final Ashes Test.

Highlights: Australia vs England (5th Test, Day 2)

England’s Joe Root struck his second century of the series before Travis Head hit back for Australia in Sydney. 

Root hints at another Ashes tour

Joe Root says he would love to return for another Ashes tour of Australia after his superb 160 in the fifth Test on Monday.

Head hits back for Aussies after Root's 160

An imperious Joe Root hit a magnificent 160 to drive England to 384 in the fifth and final Ashes Test Monday before Travis Head let rip.

Root level with Ponting, next up Kallis

Joe Root scored his second century of the Ashes series on Monday to move to 41 overall and draw level in third place with Australia’s Ricky Ponting on the all-time list.

Highlights: Australia vs England (5th Test, Day 1)

Australia picked up three wickets before Joe Root and Harry Brook came together for England at the SCG.

Why Australia went spinless in Sydney

Australia pulled a 138-year first on Sunday by omitting a spinner for a SCG Test, with captain Steve Smith saying he had been backed into a corner.

Brook admits his aggression needs balance

England batsman Harry Brook says a tough Ashes tour has taught him when aggression must give way to patience at the crease.

Root, Brook dominate rain-hit day in Sydney

Joe Root and Harry Brook’s unbroken 154-run stand rescued England and gave them the upper hand after a rain-hit day one of the fifth and final Ashes Test.

Smith bats away retirement talk

Australia captain Steve Smith says he has no end date to call time on his career.

Stokes: No coasting in final Ashes clash

Captain Ben Stokes says the fifth and final Test against Australia is a “huge game” for England.