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England were bowled out for 346 runs in the first innings on the second day of the fifth Ashes Test. Australia trail by 153 runs and have eight wickets left in their first innings.

Naveen Ullal Jan 05, 2018

England close day one on 233-5 after deciding to bat first under overcast skies on a green-tinged surface at the SCG.

Karthick Arvinth Jan 04, 2018

Australia declared their innings at 263 for the loss of four wickets but the teams came to a consensus on the result given the paucity of time.

Arunava Ray Dec 30, 2017

Rain interrupted the day's play on two occasions in the fourth day of the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Naveen Ullal Dec 29, 2017

The England opener was rarely troubled as he batted through the third day to end on 244 not out from 409 balls at stumps.

Karthick Arvinth Dec 28, 2017

Cook was unbeaten on 104 as the tourists ended the second day on 192-2, 135 runs behind Australia's first innings total.

Karthick Arvinth Dec 27, 2017

A fine hundred from David Warner and an unbeaten half-century from Steve Smith propel hosts to 244-3 at the close of play on day one.

Karthick Arvinth Dec 26, 2017

Australia take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match Ashes series after withstanding a three-hour delay to beat England by an innings and 41 runs at The Waca.

George Flood Dec 18, 2017

Australia eventually decided to declare on 662 and managed to set about England's top order on day four, leaving Joe Root's men on 132/4.

Rhod Cannon Dec 17, 2017

England's grasp on the Ashes urn looks increasingly flimsy after Steve Smith's double took Australia into a commanding first innings lead in Perth.

Nick Howson Dec 16, 2017

Australia close day two of the third Ashes Test trailing by 200 runs after Steve Smith's unbeaten 92 helps them reach 203 for 3 in pursuit of England's 403 all out.

George Flood Dec 15, 2017

Dawid Malan's century ensures that England remain a presence in the Ashes series as Australia were dominated on day one of the third Test in Perth.

Nick Howson Dec 14, 2017

England could only add 57 runs to their overnight score of 176-4 as Australia moved a step closer to taking back the Ashes.

Karthick Arvinth Dec 06, 2017

England's notable recovery from an abject first innings with the bat has set up an intriguing final day in Adelaide.

Rhod Cannon Dec 05, 2017

Chris Woakes and James Anderson take two wickets apiece before stumps at the Adelaide Oval after Australia decide not to enforce the follow-on leading by 215 runs.

George Flood Dec 04, 2017

A century from Shaun Marsh puts Australia in control of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide as rain forced an early stoppage on day 2.

Tony Mogan Dec 03, 2017

Australia lose their two most influential batsmen on day one of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide, but England take just four total wickets after Joe Root elects to bowl first.

George Flood Dec 02, 2017

Ben Stokes has flown to New Zealand to play domestic cricket as his participation in the Ashes series continues to hang in the balance.

Nick Howson Nov 28, 2017

England coach Trevor Bayliss unhappy with incident and blames his players for "making dumb decisions time after time".

Dan Cancian Nov 27, 2017

Root says the margin of defeat was harsh on England after they were neck-and-neck with Australia for the first three days of the match at the Gabba.

Karthick Arvinth Nov 27, 2017

England had started day four at 33 for two but failed to make any sort of headway as wickets kept falling at regular intervals.

Arunava Ray Nov 26, 2017

Steven Smith scored an unbeaten 141 to help Australia to a 26-run lead, putting in a performance deserving of top billing at the Gabba.

Arunava Ray Nov 25, 2017

Australia edged to 165 for 4 at the end of the second day, trailing England by 137 runs with six wickets in hand.

Arunava Ray Nov 24, 2017

James Vince made 83 before he was run out in the final session as England closed on 196-4 against Australia.

Karthick Arvinth Nov 23, 2017

Australia and England are braced to contest the 71st Ashes series this week - but how do you follow a series played at night? IBTimes UK explains all.

Steve Busfield Nov 22, 2017

England have won just one of the last five Ashes series in Australia and were whitewashed in 2013-14.

Dan Cancian Nov 20, 2017

England have suffered yet another setback ahead of the Ashes after Jake Ball sprained his ankle during the warm-up match against Cricket Australia XI.

Abhinav Kini Nov 10, 2017

England have already lost Toby Roland-Jones to injury and Mark Wood is still trying to prove his fitness. Moeen Ali is also a doubt with a side strain.

Dan Cancian Nov 07, 2017

Director of England Cricket Andrew Strauss is still hoping Ben Stokes can take part in the Ashes against Australia as he seeks clarity on the Durham man's situation.

Abhinav Kini Nov 06, 2017