England spinner Leach ruled out of Ashes

England’s Ashes preparations were dealt a blow on Sunday as frontline spinner Jack Leach was ruled out of the series.

Stokes tries to allay fitness fears

Ben Stokes attempted to calm concerns over his fitness ahead of the Ashes after an England 10-wicket warm-up win over Ireland inside three days at Lord’s where he neither batted nor bowled.

Five-star Tongue takes England to victory

England overpowered Ireland by 10 wickets to win their Ashes warm-up Test at Lord’s on Saturday.

Warner unveils Sydney swansong plan

Under-pressure Australia batsman David Warner says he wants to finish his Test career next year with a farewell match in his hometown of Sydney.

England run riot at Lord's

England continued to dominate their Ashes warm-up against Ireland on Friday’s second day at Lord’s.

Duckett strengthens England's grip after Broad fifer

Ben Duckett’s dashing unbeaten fifty took England to within sight of a first-innings lead over Ireland on the opening day of their Ashes warm-up Test at Lord’s on Thursday.

England record impresses Aussies

Daniel Vettori reckons England’s winning record rather than their aggressive style of play is what has caught the attention of Australia ahead of this season’s Ashes series.

England team bus delayed by protesters

England arrived later than planned at Lord’s for the one-off Test against Ireland.

Stokes confident Tests, T20s can co-exist

England captain Ben Stokes insists he has no fears for the future of Test cricket as he prepares to lead his side in an Ashes series against arch-rivals Australia.

Underdogs Ireland aim for new high

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie says beating England in a Test would “easily be our best achievement in cricket”.

Stokes optimistic about bowling in Ashes

England captain Ben Stokes believes he has given himself the “best opportunity” to bowl against Australia in this season’s Ashes series.

Tongue to make England Test debut

Josh Tongue is set to make his England debut after being named Tuesday in the XI to play Ireland in this week’s one-off Test at Lord’s.

Peirson added to Australia's Ashes squad

Wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson has been added to Australia’s squad for the Ashes against England as cover for Josh Inglis.

England add Tongue to squad

England have added uncapped Worcestershire seamer Josh Tongue to their squad for next week’s Lord’s Test against Ireland.

'Warner's got some good games left in him'

Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald has backed under-pressure David Warner to play “a really significant part” in the Ashes starting next month in England.