Five of the most memorable Ashes series

From Bodyline to Ben Stokes’ heroics, we look back at five epic Ashes series.

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.

Sri Lanka spin out West Indies for series win

Spinners Lasith Embuldeniya and Ramesh Mendis took all 10 wickets as Sri Lanka demolished the West Indies to win the second Test in Galle on Friday with a session to spare.

Kohli's lbw dismissal sparks umpiring debate

India captain Virat Kohli’s controversial lbw dismissal on day one of the second Test against New Zealand left the cricket world divided and umpires under the spotlight on Friday.

Agarwal hits hundred after Ajaz four-for

Mayank Agarwal scored an unbeaten 120 as India reached 221-4 at stumps in the second Test against New Zealand.

England's all-action hero capable of Ashes magic

Ben Stokes is poised to make his eagerly awaited return to international cricket in the Ashes – and for England it is not a moment too soon.

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.

Williamson ruled out of rain-delayed Test

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and three key Indian players were ruled out of the second Test on Friday by injuries, as the match was delayed by rain.

De Silva century puts Sri Lanka in firm control

An outstanding hundred by Dhananjaya de Silva saw Sri Lanka finish day four of the second Test against the West Indies in Galle on 328-8.

Kohli: India seeking clarity on SA tour

India captain Virat Kohli expects his team to get “absolute clarity” around the South Africa tour in “a day or two or pretty soon”.

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.

Mendis sparks West Indies collapse

Ramesh Mendis led the Sri Lanka fightback in Galle with a six-wicket haul to bowl out the West Indies, but the hosts stumbled after returning to bat in the second Test on Wednesday.

Kohli's return gives India selection dilemma

Virat Kohli is back to lead India in the second Test against top-ranked New Zealand on Friday, posing a welcome selection dilemma for the hosts.