Head ton powers Aussies to victory in Ashes opener

Makeshift opener Travis Head smacked an explosive 69-ball century to power Australia to victory in a high-octane first Ashes Test in Perth on Saturday.

Pant to lead India in second Test

India captain Shubman Gill will miss the must-win second Test against South Africa on Saturday because of the neck injury he sustained in the opening match.

Proteas 'buoyant' despite Rabada setback

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma struck a confident tone despite seeing fast bowler Kagiso Rabada ruled out of the second and final Test against India in Guwahati.

Highlights: Australia vs England (1st Test, Day 1)

Mitchell Starc and Ben Stokes took 12 of the 19 wickets to fall in Perth on Friday.

Stokes leads England fightback after Starc's seven

Nineteen wickets fell on an opening day of carnage in the first Ashes Test in Perth.

Rabada ruled out of second Test

Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the second Test against India in Guwahati as well as the upcoming white-ball series.

RECAP: Australia vs England (1st Test)

Follow the opening Ashes Test between Australia and England in Perth.

Smith takes swipe at 'Mastermind' Panesar

Steve Smith hit back at “comical” Monty Panesar after the former England spinner urged fans to target him during the Ashes over the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.

India won't risk another Gill injury

India will not play captain Shubman Gill in the second Test against the Proteas on Saturday if it risks aggravating his neck injury.

Proteas chase history in India, Gambhir feels the heat

Temba Bavuma’s Proteas are aiming for their first Test series victory in India in 25 years when the second match starts on Saturday in Guwahati.

Weatherald, Doggett to debut in first Ashes Test

Australia captain Steve Smith has backed debutants Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett to perform in the opening Ashes Test against England.

Proteas call up Ngidi with Rabada in doubt

Seamer Lungi Ngidi has been drafted into the Proteas’ Test squad ahead of the second Test against India in Guwahati from Saturday.

Stokes tells England 'don't be afraid'

England selectors kept their options open on Wednesday by naming off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad for the first Test.

India yet to decide on captain Gill

India captain Shubman Gill has responded well to treatment for a neck injury, but it remains to be seen if he plays the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati.

England face daunting task Down Under

Australia and England resume Ashes hostilities on Friday in Perth with the hosts weakened by injuries but favourites to inflict more pain on a side with a dire record Down Under.