Newlands to host New Year's Test against India

Cape Town and Paarl will host the majority of the matches during India’s tour to South Africa over December and January.

Cricket Australia postpones Afghanistan Test

Cricket Australia has postponed a first-ever Test against Afghanistan, amid fears the country’s ruling Taliban regime has banned women from playing the sport.

Stokes raring to go ahead of Ashes series

Ben Stokes says he is excited at the prospect of facing Australia as he prepares to return following a long break to focus on his mental health and recover from a finger injury.

Stokes added to England's Ashes squad

Talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes has been added to the England squad for the tour of Australia later this year.

Langer wants to extend contract as Australia coach

Embattled Australia coach Justin Langer insists he has the full support of his players.

Boxing Day Ashes Test could have 80,000-plus crowd

The MCG could be jam-packed for Australia’s Boxing Day Test against England as Melbourne emerges from one of the world’s most prolonged series of Covid lockdowns.

England players not hiding over Ashes quarantine fears – Woakes

Chris Woakes has hit back at suggestions England’s cricketers were ducking the challenge of an Ashes tour to Australia.

England name strongest available squad for Ashes tour

England’s stars have committed to the Ashes tour to Australia after coronavirus quarantine fears.

ECB gives 'conditional approval' for Ashes tour

England’s Ashes tour of Australia is set to go ahead after the ECB gave “conditional approval” to the trip.

Paine: A lot of England's players will commit to Ashes series

Australia Test captain Tim Paine says he expects a “really strong” England side to travel Down Under.

Stokes likely to miss Ashes

England all-rounder Ben Stokes could miss the Ashes series in Australia after undergoing another operation on his injured finger, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday.

'Maybe some of these guys don't fancy the ultimate test'

Ian Botham has questioned England players’ desire to confront the “ultimate test” of touring Australia as cricket chiefs try to hammer out an agreement to allow the trip to go ahead.

Sharma claims victory for India in England Test series

India batting star Rohit Sharma risked controversy on Monday by claiming that his country won a recent Test series in England that was cut short by a coronavirus scare before the final match could be played.

Paine: Ashes will go ahead with or without Root

Australia Test captain Tim Paine says the Ashes will take place whether Joe Root decides to travel Down Under or not.

Root 'desperate' to play in Ashes but won't commit yet

England captain Joe Root has still not decided if he will travel to Australia for the Ashes series.