Australia v England, 3rd Test, Day 4
Images from Perth on the fourth day of the third Ashes Test.
View ArticleEngland show fight in Perth
By Matthew SherryEngland battled valiantly after being set 504 to win the fourth Ashes Test, yet Australia closed on the little urn at the WACA.The hosts resumed their second innings on 235 for three,...
View ArticleStokes burns bright for England
By Dave ClarkIf Ben Stokes showed flashes of potential in his first eight days as a Test cricketer, his ninth is likely to go down as marking the arrival of a future England star.The Durham all-rounder...
View ArticleWatson calm on brink of glory
By Rob BarnettShane Watson stands on the verge of winning the Ashes for the first time, but he and Australia are refusing to get ahead of themselves.The hosts need five wickets tomorrow to win the urn...
View ArticleAttack the best form of defence for Bell
Ian Bell remained optimistic at the end of day four following an improved batting displayBy Dave ClarkIan Bell has encouraged his England team-mates to take the game to the Australia bowlers on the...
View ArticleEngland slip to UAE defeat
England were made to wait to secure a place in Sunday's Under-19 Tri-series final as the United Arab Emirates secured their first win of the tournament by three wickets.Victory in Dubai would have seen...
View ArticleAustralia v England, 3rd Test, Day 5
Images from Perth on the fifth day of the third Ashes Test.
View ArticleAustralia take back little urn
By Matthew SherryAustralia regained the Ashes despite Ben Stokes reaching a sublime 120 on the final day at the WACA.The tourists – 2-0 down in the rubber – headed into the fifth day of the third Test...
View ArticleClarke revels in Australia triumph
By Dave ClarkMichael Clarke basked in the winning feeling after Australia put three successive Ashes defeats behind them to regain the urn.By wrapping up a third successive comprehensive Test win at...
View ArticleCook wants to pack Boxing Day punch
Alastair Cook was disappointed to lose the Ashes but took heart from Ben Stokes' hundredAlastair Cook has challenged his England team to be at their best for the Boxing Day Test after relinquishing the...
View ArticleKohli cushions Tendulkar absence
Virat Kohli gave India a solid start to the post-Sachin Tendulkar era with an assured century on the opening day versus top-ranked South Africa at the Wanderers.Batting in the number-four spot...
View ArticleAgeas Bowl agreement extended
Hampshire’s home will be called the Ageas Bowl at least until 2022 thanks to a five-year extension of the sponsorship deal.The insurer has been part of ground’s name since 2012 and now the partnership...
View ArticlePakistan win puts England in final
England qualified for Sunday’s Under-19 Tri-series final thanks to Pakistan beating the United Arab Emirates in Dubai.The UAE’s surprise defeat of England yesterday meant the hosts could still reach...
View ArticleBailey, Smith and Warner get BBL games
Australia have allowed current Test batsmen George Bailey, Steven Smith and David Warner to play in the opening round of the Big Bash League this week.Cricket Australia general manager of team...
View ArticleBopara remains an Essex boy
England batting all-rounder Ravi Bopara will continue to play for Essex next season after signing a one-year contract extension with his sole county.The 28-year-old, who made his senior Essex debut in...
View ArticleAshes excitement a Shaw thing
Paul Shaw speaks to ecb.co.uk about the Women's Ashes in Australia during JanuaryBy Dave ClarkHead of England Women’s Performance Paul Shaw believes the anticipation is quickly building for the Women’s...
View ArticleFlower: England will be up for the fight
By Rob BarnettAndy Flower has no doubt England will be motivated for the two remaining Ashes Tests despite losing the series yesterday at Perth.Australia’s 150-run win at the WACA gave them an...
View ArticleEngland Women stars light up Sky
England Women players Sarah Taylor, Heather Knight and Katherine Brunt visited Sky’s studios today as they prepare to defend the Ashes in Australia.Taylor was interviewed on Sky Sports One during the...
View ArticleStokes wary of flash-in-pan risk
Ben Stokes looks back on his WACA century and ahead to the rest of the Ashes seriesBy Rob BarnettBen Stokes is determined his Ashes hundred will not be a one-off while he seeks to cement a place in...
View ArticleChanderpaul crosses Border
By Dave ClarkWest Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul became the sixth-highest run-scorer in Test cricket, but the third Test against New Zeland remains finely poised in Hamilton.The 39-year-old,...
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