Alastair Cook: 'Australia are still favourites'
England captain Alastair Cook believes that Australia are "still probably favourites" to retain The Ashes.
Jul 15, 22:28
Sir Ian Botham tips Australia to struggle in second Ashes Test
Sir Ian Botham claims that Australia will struggle against England in the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Jul 15, 16:05
Alastair Cook expects Moeen Ali to play for England in second Ashes Test
England skipper Alastair Cook says that Moeen Ali will play in the second Ashes Test unless he takes a turn for the worse before tomorrow's first day.
Jul 15, 13:55
On this day: James Anderson heroics wrap up first Ashes Test
Two years ago today, bowler James Anderson was the England hero as the home side won the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 14, 08:00
Steve Smith: 'I will keep attacking Moeen Ali'
Steve Smith insists that he will continue to attack Moeen Ali after being dismissed by the England spinner in the first Ashes Test.
Jul 14, 04:11
Marcus Trescothick: 'England bowlers similar to 2005 attack'
Marcus Trescothick claims that the current England bowlers are similar to the unit that helped the Three Lions win the Ashes in 2005.
Jul 13, 05:16
Trevor Bayliss urges England to remain aggressive in Ashes series
England coach Trevor Bayliss insists that his side have to maintain their "mentally aggressive" approach used in their 169-run win over Australia in the first Ashes Test.
Jul 13, 04:29
Trevor Bayliss praises "top notch" Alastair Cook
England coach Trevor Bayliss says that Alastair Cook's captaincy was "top notch" in the first Test against Australia.
Jul 12, 11:15
Michael Vaughan hails Alastair Cook captaincy
Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that Alastair Cook deserves credit for leading the team to victory in the first Ashes Test against Australia.
Jul 11, 18:04
England's Alastair Cook: 'It couldn't have gone any better'
Alastair Cook hails the performance of his England side following their 169-run victory over Australia in the first Ashes Test at Sophia Gardens.
Jul 11, 17:56
England on brink of victory after five quick wickets against Australia
England are just three wickets away from victory on day four of the first Ashes test following a dominant afternoon performance that leaves Australia on 162-7.
Jul 11, 16:03
Australia bowl England out, need 412 to win first Ashes Test
Australia have two days to score 412 to win the first Ashes Test against England in Cardiff after bowling the hosts out at the end of day three.
Jul 10, 18:32
Ian Bell, Joe Root extend England lead in first Ashes Test
Ian Bell and Joe Root push England into three figures as the hosts extend their lead in the first Ashes Test at tea on day three in Cardiff.
Jul 10, 16:02
England build on lead after blitzing through Australia's tail-end
England are in control of the first Test as they reach lunch on 21-1 with a 143 lead after dismissing Australia all out for 308 on day three in Cardiff.
Jul 10, 13:05
Bob Willis: 'England have to take early wickets to maintain advantage'
Bob Willis believes that England have to strike early on day three to ensure they remain on top in the first Test of their series against Australia.
Jul 10, 04:15
Australia lose David Warner, Steve Smith
Australia lose David Warner and Steve Smith in the afternoon session in Cardiff, but Chris Rogers puts up some resistance for the tourists.
Jul 9, 15:41
Bob Willis heaps pressure on spinner Moeen Ali ahead of day two
All-rounder Moeen Ali "will be very important" on day two of The Ashes, according to ex-England bowler Bob Willis.
Jul 9, 03:42
Joe Root revives England against Australia on day one of first Ashes Test
Joe Root leads the England recovery with a century on day one of the first Ashes Test in Cardiff.
Jul 8, 18:50
England three down at lunch against Australia in Cardiff
England lose three wickets during a tough opening session on day one of the first Ashes Test against Australia in Cardiff.
Jul 8, 13:04
Team News: No surprises in England XI
England make no alterations to their team for today's first Ashes Test against Australia in Cardiff.
Jul 8, 10:42
Alastair Cook: 'New England players changed my approach'
Alastair Cook believes that the attacking approach of England's younger players makes it easier for him to take more risks as captain.
Jul 7, 14:21
The 2015 Ashes: Five key battles
Sports Mole picks out five of the most important battles ahead of the start of this summer's Ashes series.
Jul 7, 11:55
Mitchell Starc aiming to make life difficult for England in the Ashes
Australia bowler Mitchell Starc is aiming to continue the work of Mitchell Johnson and Ryan Harris by making life hard for England in the Ashes.
Jul 6, 03:59
Simon Jones: 'England bowling attack not one-dimensional'
Simon Jones says that England's bowling attack is able to pose problems for Australia during this summer's Ashes series.
Jul 5, 14:43
Steven Smith: 'I've proved my doubters in the England team wrong'
Australia batsman Steven Smith feels that his form over the past year has proved his doubters wrong, especially in the England dressing room ahead of the Ashes.
Jul 4, 19:47
Andrew Strauss tips Alastair Cook to take England forward
Director of cricket Andrew Strauss has faith in Alastair Cook to lead England's new approach in the longest format.
Jul 3, 05:20
England squad named for first Ashes Test
Adam Lyth, Adil Rashid and Adam Lyth are all named in the England squad for first Ashes Test.
Jul 1, 13:36
Michael Vaughan urges England to pick Adil Rashid
Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that Adil Rashid deserves the opportunity to make his Test debut in The Ashes.
Jul 1, 03:51
Alastair Cook: England have "feel-good factor"
England cricket captain Alastair Cook believes that the Test side has a "feel-good factor" ahead of this summer's Ashes.
Jun 26, 13:58
Michael Vaughan: 'England must call on one-day form in Ashes series'
Michael Vaughan insists that England's Test team must approach their upcoming Ashes series against Australia in the same way the ODI side did when overcoming New Zealand.
Jun 25, 16:46
Michael Vaughan: 'England must not fear Ashes failure'
Michael Vaughan believes that England must not fear defeat if they are to be successful in The Ashes.
Jun 25, 04:40
Nasser Hussain urges England to play with freedom
Former England captain Nasser Hussain hopes that the team's new-found attacking approach in one-day cricket will be continued in the forthcoming Ashes series.
Jun 23, 16:59
England name 14-man pre-Ashes training squad
Derbyshire's Mark Footitt is among the 14-man training squad to take part in a four-day fitness camp in Spain ahead of next month's Ashes opener.
Jun 18, 11:59
England hammer New Zealand: Five that impressed
Sports Mole picks out five of the most impressive England players from their resounding one-day international victory over New Zealand.
Jun 10, 15:08
Nasser Hussain: 'England have to become more ruthless'
Nasser Hussain is adamant that England have to become more ruthless to have a chance of beating Australia to regain the Ashes later this summer.
Jun 8, 06:06
Stuart Broad confident of upsetting Australia
England pace bowler Stuart Broad is confident that his side can reclaim the Ashes against Australia this summer.
Jun 6, 12:55
T20 Blast roundup: Jos Buttler blasts Lancashire Lightning to victory
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from the latest round of T20 Blast fixtures.
Jun 5, 23:20
Ravi Bopara, Tom Westley guide Essex Eagles to victory over Surrey
Ravi Bopara and Tom Westley hit centuries as Essex Eagles beat Surrey by six wickets on Alastair Cook's return to county action.
Jun 5, 21:28
Alastair Cook included in Essex squad to face Surrey
England captain Alastair Cook is included in the Essex squad to face Surrey in the T20 Blast at The Oval.
Jun 5, 03:06
Alastair Cook confident England can win The Ashes as long as they improve rapidly
England captain Alastair Cook believes that he and his teammates can win The Ashes if they make rapid improvements.
Jun 3, 06:12
