Root reaches first ton in Australia, six for Starc
Joe Root guided England from a precarious 5-2 to 325-9 at stumps after a pulsating first day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Root conquers final frontier
Joe Root’s century in Brisbane on Thursday – the first of his prolific career in Australia – ends any lingering debate over his status as a giant of the sport.
Starc breaks Wasim's Test record
Australia veteran Mitchell Starc became the most prolific left-arm paceman in Test history on Thursday, surpassing Pakistan great Wasim Akram.
Watch: Pope proves Waugh right
No sooner had Mark Waugh called Ollie Pope “just a player” than this happened!
Ravindra, Latham tons put Black Caps in command
Big centuries by Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra put New Zealand firmly in control of the first Test against the West Indies in Christchurch.
Bavuma: Jansen coming into his own
Temba Bavuma believes Marco Jansen’s rapid rise is pushing him into the conversation as one of the world’s leading all-rounders across all formats.
Duffy puts Black Caps on top
A five-wicket haul by Jacob Duffy gave New Zealand a 64-run first-innings lead over the West Indies in the first Test on Wednesday.
Former SA-born England batsman dies
Former England batsman Robin Smith has died at the age of 62.
Australia suffer injury blow
Australia have been rocked by a late injury withdrawal on the eve of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Weight of history against England in pink-ball Test
England head into Thursday’s day-night second Ashes Test against Australia needing a rare victory at Brisbane’s Gabba to get back into the series.
West Indies exploit bowler-friendly wicket
New Zealand reached 231-9 at stumps on a rain-shortened day one of the first Test against the West Indies in Christchurch.
Boycott urges England to 'use their brains'
Geoffrey Boycott has given England some blunt advice as they go in search of an Ashes series-levelling win in this week’s second Test in Brisbane.
Black Caps welcome back batting kingpin
Kane Williamson returns to the Test arena for the first time in a year to bolster New Zealand’s line-up in the first Test against the West Indies in Christchurch.
Root not a fan of Ashes day-night Test
England’s Joe Root has questioned whether the Ashes needs a pink-ball Test.
England move on from demoralising defeat
England captain Ben Stokes says lessons have been learned from their crushing first Test loss to Australia, as he defended a decision for players to skip a pink-ball tour game.
