Relentless Australia close in on Ashes glory

Australia’s ability to adapt and rise in key moments has thrust them to the cusp of retaining the Ashes.

Archer's pillow 'a shocking look'

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been lampooned after turning up for the second Ashes Test against Australia with a pillow tucked under his arm.

King Kohli rules again

Virat Kohli says a free mind helped him push limits after his stellar batting led India to a 2-1 ODI series victory over the Proteas on Saturday.

Trescothick: England won't abandon Bazball

Batting coach Marcus Trescothick says England will not change their aggressive batting approach despite another day where they were dominated by Australia’s pace attack.

England staring down the barrel at the Gabba

Australia are on the brink of grabbing a 2-0 lead in the Ashes series after dominating a feeble England on a pivotal third day of the day-night second 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.

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.

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.

Latest Kohli masterclass silences critics

Virat Kohli dispelled any doubts about his enduring quality with the 50-over World Cup on the horizon after a match-winning century for India against South Africa.

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.

Pakistan rout Sri Lanka to win T20I Tri-Series

Mohammad Nawaz and Shaheen Shah Afridi starred with the ball as Pakistan won the T20I Tri-Series with a thumping six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka.

Kohli, Rohit boost India for Proteas ODI series

India stand-in captain KL Rahul says the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma has lifted the squad’s confidence after the South Africa Test setback.