England lose Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott before lunch
Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott both lose their wickets before lunch as Australia gain more control of the third Ashes Test in Manchester.
Aug 3, 13:01
Live Commentary: The Ashes: Third Test, day three - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of day three of the third Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford.
Aug 3, 10:28
Graeme Swann: England will play with "no fear"
Graeme Swann insists that England's batsmen will not be daunted by Australia's big first-innings total and are confident of overhauling their deficit of 475 runs.
Aug 2, 19:47
England close on 52-2 in reply to Australia's 527
England finish day two of the third Ashes Test on 52-2 after Australia declared in the evening session on 527-7.
Aug 2, 18:32
Australia declare on 527-7 in first innings of third Ashes Test
Australia declare on 527-7 following an impressive first innings against England in the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford.
Aug 2, 16:18
Australia surpass 500 runs despite losing Michael Clarke
Australia move to 507-7 by tea, despite England denying captain Michael Clarke his double century and dismissing Peter Siddle.
Aug 2, 15:42
Graeme Swann slows Australia charge
Graeme Swann dismisses Steven Smith and David Warner to restrict Australia to 392-5 at lunch on day two of the third Test match at Old Trafford.
Aug 2, 13:01
Have Australia turned a corner in the Ashes?
Sports Mole assesses whether Australia have turned a corner in their battle to fight back in the Ashes after dominating day one of the third Test.
Aug 2, 09:47
Michael Clarke scores century as Australia reach stumps on 303-3
Michael Clarke delivers a captain's innings by scoring a century to put Australia on 303-3 on stumps of day one of the third Ashes Test against England.
Aug 1, 18:33
Australia make steady progress as England nab third wicket by tea
Australia make steady progress courtesy of a half century from captain Michael Clarke, who took the tourists to 180-3.
Aug 1, 15:41
Chris Rogers impresses for Australia
Australia reach lunch on the first day of the Third Test match at Old Trafford on 92-2.
Aug 1, 13:05
Australia win toss at Old Trafford
Australia will bat first in the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford after Michael Clarke won this morning's toss.
Aug 1, 10:44
Live Commentary: The Ashes: Third Test, day one - as it happened
Relive our coverage of day one of the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford.
Aug 1, 10:28
Mike Atherton: 'David Warner selection creates Australia issues'
Mike Atherton says that including David Warner in their team will create fresh problems for Australia in the Ashes.
Aug 1, 06:49
Michael Clarke: 'Australia can still win the Ashes'
Michael Clarke says that Australia can still beat England in the Ashes series.
Aug 1, 06:35
Australia to 'recall David Warner for third Ashes Test'
Australia are reportedly to be recalling batsman David Warner for third Ashes test against England.
Jul 31, 23:26
Bob Willis: 'Australia need Michael Clarke at three'
Bob Willis says that Australia need to move captain Michael Clarke higher up the batting order if they are to have a chance of beating England in the Ashes.
Jul 24, 06:09
Michael Clarke demands momentum against Sussex
Michael Clarke wants Australia to build some momentum when they face Sussex in a tour match prior to their third Ashes Test against England.
Jul 22, 06:25
Australia's Michael Clarke: 'We can still win the Ashes'
Australia captain Michael Clarke believes that his side can still win the Ashes, despite losing the second Test to England at Lord's.
Jul 22, 03:12
England win second Ashes Test
England beat Australia by 347 runs to win the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Jul 21, 18:43
England move closer to victory over Australia
Australia slip to 136-6 at tea on day four of the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's.
Jul 21, 15:44
Live Commentary: The Ashes: Second Test, day three - as it happened
Relive our coverage of the third day of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's.
Jul 20, 10:28
England lead Australia by 264 runs
England lead Australia by 264 runs after day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Jul 19, 18:36
Australia in trouble before tea against England
Australia lose six wickets during the afternoon session as they attempt to chase down England's first innings total of 361 runs.
Jul 19, 15:45
Mixed fortunes for England on day one at Lord's
England reach 289-7 at the end of the first day of the second Ashes Test match at Lord's.
Jul 18, 18:51
Live Commentary: The Ashes - Second Test, day one - as it happened
Live text coverage of the second Test of the Ashes series between England and Australia at Lord's.
Jul 18, 10:28
Brad Haddin: 'Australia are united'
Australia vice-captain Brad Haddin insists that there is no dressing room divide among his teammates.
Jul 18, 01:37
Michael Clarke denies Australia rift
Michael Clarke insists that Australia are as united as ever heading into their second Test with England.
Jul 17, 08:09
Ian Bell backs Stuart Broad, Aleem Dar
Ian Bell tells Sports Mole that Stuart Broad and Aleem Dar are not deserving of the criticism that they have received in recent days.
Jul 16, 16:56
Mickey Arthur suing Cricket Australia
Mickey Arthur is attempting to sue Cricket Australia for around £2.4m following his sacking as national team coach.
Jul 16, 13:13
Andrew Flintoff: Stuart Broad did the "right thing"
Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff believes that Stuart Broad did the "right thing" by standing his ground after edging the ball to Michael Clarke in the first Ashes Test.
Jul 15, 04:38
Australia's Michael Clarke proud despite defeat
Australia captain Michael Clarke urges his team to be proud of their performance despite a narrow defeat in the opening Ashes Test against England.
Jul 14, 16:02
Michael Clarke defends Stuart Broad over refusal to walk
Australia captain Michael Clarke refuses to criticise Stuart Broad for his refusal to walk during Friday's play in the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 13, 20:43
Australia's Michael Clarke: "We can still win this Test match"
Australia captain Michael Clarke insists that his team, who will begin day five six wickets down and 136 runs behind, can still win the first Ashes Test against England.
Jul 13, 19:55
England edge closer to victory in opening Ashes Test
A late collapse from Australia on day four sees England move closer to winning the opening Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 13, 18:33
Australia digging in on day four
Australia reach 111-2 at tea on day four as they chase a total of 311 to win the opening Ashes Test against England at Trent Bridge.
Jul 13, 15:46
Live Commentary: The Ashes: First Test, day four - as it happened
Relive the fourth day of the first Ashes Test as Australia ended needing 137 runs to win against England with four wickets left.
Jul 13, 10:30
Peter Siddle doesn't blame umpire for Stuart Broad decision
Australia's Peter Siddle says that the team do not blame umpire Aleem Dar for not dismissing Stuart Broad during England's second innings in the first Ashes Test.
Jul 12, 22:49
Kevin Pietersen: 'Players must respect umpire's decision'
England batsman Kevin Pietersen believes that players must respect the umpire's decision following a controversial call on day three of the first Ashes Test.
Jul 12, 20:23
Dominic Cork: 'Stuart Broad was right not to walk'
Former England all-rounder Dominic Cork believes that Stuart Broad was right not to walk after umpire Aleem Dar failed to spot him hit the ball.
Jul 12, 19:58
