Shane Watson
No play so far on day two
Rain at The Oval means that there was no play in the first session of the fifth Ashes Test.
Aug 22, 12:59
Were England right to play Chris Woakes, Simon Kerrigan?
With the Ashes won in Durham, England handed debuts to bowlers Chris Woakes and Steve Kerrigan for the final Test match at the Oval, Sports Mole assesses whether they were right to do so.
Aug 22, 09:54
Shane Watson frustrates England on day one
Shane Watson inspires Australia to a dominant opening day of the final Ashes Test against England at The Oval.
Aug 21, 18:19
Australia on top at tea
Shane Watson reaches his century as Australia move on to 183-3 at tea on day one of the final Ashes Test against England at The Oval.
Aug 21, 15:45
Australia make hay during morning session
Australia finish the morning session on 112-1 against England on day one of the final Ashes Test at The Oval.
Aug 21, 13:03
Australia collapse hands England Ashes win
England take nine wickets in the final session of the day to secure victory in the fourth Ashes Test and win the series outright.
Aug 12, 19:43
Australia fight back on day two
A maiden Test century from Chris Rogers helps Australia fight back against England on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in Durham.
Aug 10, 18:12
Nathan Lyon: 'Pressure key to Australia's bowling success'
Nathan Lyon believes that Australia were rewarded for 'building pressure' as England collapsed from 107-1 to 238-9 on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test at Chester-le-Street.
Aug 9, 20:35
England make slow start in Durham
England make a reserved start during the morning session of the fourth Ashes Test, reaching 57-1 at lunch.
Aug 9, 13:02
Australia's Shane Watson performs The Killers song at The Cavern Club
Australia batsman Shane Watson performs The Killers' song 'Mr Brightside' while at The Cavern Club in Liverpool.
Aug 7, 12:35
England claim four afternoon wickets
England claim four Australian wickets in the afternoon to bring themselves back into contention in the third Ashes Test in Manchester.
Aug 4, 15:58
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
Allan Border critical of Australia's top three batsmen
Allan Border expresses his dismay at the way that Australia's top three batsmen have been performing so far during The Ashes.
Jul 22, 12:38
England win second Ashes Test
England beat Australia by 347 runs to win the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Jul 21, 18:43
Australian hopes fading fast on day four
Australia's hopes of stopping England from winning the second Ashes Test fade fast at lunch on day four at Lord's.
Jul 21, 13:03
Joe Root: Scoring century a "special feeling"
England batsman Joe Root admits that scoring his first Ashes century at Lord's was a "pretty special" feeling.
Jul 21, 02:24
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
England strike just before lunch
England take a late wicket in the morning session as Tim Bresnan dismisses Shane Watson before the lunch break.
Jul 19, 13:06
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
England lose three before lunch
England lose three wickets before lunch but regroup to move on to 80-3.
Jul 18, 13:16
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
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
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
Australia set target of 311
Australia are set a target of 311 at lunch to win the opening Ashes Test against England at Trent Bridge.
Jul 13, 13:04
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
Nasser Hussain slams Ian Bell display
Nasser Hussain criticises Ian Bell for his poor showing with the bat against Australia on the opening day of The Ashes.
Jul 11, 08:15
Steven Finn pleased with late England fightback
Steven Finn believes that England's bowlers responded well to the collapse of their batsman by taking four Australian wickets in the final session of the first Ashes Test of the summer.
Jul 10, 19:15
England lead after eventful opening day against Australia
England lead Australia by 140 runs following an eventful first day of the opening Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 10, 18:38
The Ashes: Six key players
Sports Mole highlights three players each from England and Australia who may have a big impact on The Ashes.
Jul 9, 13:11
Shane Watson, Chris Rogers to open for Australia
Coach Darren Lehmann reveals that Shane Watson and Chris Rogers will open the batting for Australia during the first Ashes Test against England.
Jul 1, 16:16
Darren Lehmann: 'David Warner in first Test contention'
Australia coach Darren Lehmann insists that David Warner could make his starting XI for the first Ashes test.
Jul 1, 02:02
Michael Clarke steps down as Australia selector
Australia captain Michael Clarke steps down as a selector.
Jun 24, 07:57
Mickey Arthur sacked as Australia coach
Mickey Arthur is sacked as Australia coach just weeks before the start of the Ashes series against England.
Jun 24, 03:20
Sri Lanka defeat Australia to progress to ICC semi-finals
Sri Lanka beat Australia by 20 runs at the Kia Oval to progress to the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Jun 17, 20:34
England ease past Australia
England begin their ICC Champions Trophy campaign with a 48-run victory over Australia.
Jun 8, 18:42
England set Australia target of 270
England set Australia a target of 270 in their ICC Champions Trophy opener at Edgbaston.
Jun 8, 14:28
Rajasthan Royals see off Royal Challengers Bangalore
The Rajasthan Royals win in the Indian Premier League against the Royal Challengers Bangalore with one ball to spare.
Apr 29, 14:57
