Steve Smith hails Ben Stokes' ability, criticises off-field behaviour
The five-test series starts in Brisbane on Nov. 23 and Smith said he hoped no Australian players ever found themselves in the same situation as Stokes.
Oct 15, 2017, 23:46 PM ISTAussie opener David Warner gearing up for Ashes battle with England
The five-test series starts in Brisbane on Nov. 23 and Warner said the battle would begin in earnest on day one of the first encounter at the Gabba.
Oct 15, 2017, 23:44 PM ISTAustralia's David Warner gearing up for Ashes battle with England
Warner also said he did not regret comments he made during the first Ashes test at the Gabba in 2013 about England having "scared eyes", adding that he fully expected more words to be exchanged during the coming series.
Oct 15, 2017, 19:26 PM ISTEngland can't win Ashes without Ben Stokes, says Steve Waugh
"I think they (England selectors) are pretty keen for him to play in Australia... he's probably their best player, so it would be a real shame if he's not out here," said the former Australia captain.
Oct 12, 2017, 12:45 PM ISTMitchell Starc urges Australian fans to 'get stuck into' Ben Stokes
Stokes was arrested last month in Britain on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm and suspended from internationals until further notice following an apparent fight outside a nightclub.
Oct 10, 2017, 08:25 AM ISTBen Stokes, Alex Hales likely to get new England contracts
Stokes, regarded as world's premier all-rounder, has been England's charm in all formats of the game. Losing him ahead of the Ashes will be a huge blow to England.
Oct 05, 2017, 23:22 PM ISTIt'll be Johnson 2.0 in Ashes, Mitchell Starc warns England
With England's top order largely unproven, Starc said it could be much like the 2013-2014 Ashes, when the mustachioed Johnson took 37 wickets with terrifying pace as Australia won 5-0.
Oct 04, 2017, 17:55 PM ISTStress fracture rules Australian fast bowler James Pattinson out of Ashes
Australia fast bowler James Pattinson will take an indefinite break from cricket and has been ruled out of the Ashes series against England after reaggravating his lower back stress fracture, Crick
Oct 04, 2017, 13:58 PM ISTJoe Root eyes `special` Ashes triumph after Windies win
Joe Root believes England have the capacity to do "something special" by retaining the Ashes in Australia, after they wrapped up a 2-1 Test series victory against West Indies at Lord`s on Saturday.
Sep 10, 2017, 06:47 AM ISTMitchell Starc set to lead Australia’s attack in Ashes
While Starc has not had the ultra-success in Test matches that he has tasted in the shorter formats, he is still Australia’s most potent weapon with the ball due to his left handedness, his pace and his bounce.
Sep 07, 2017, 15:23 PM ISTTwitterati in glee as Ashes rivals go down within two days
We picked up some of the tweets moments after Australia went down by 20 runs in the first Test of the series against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Wednesday. Earlier, England had gone down by five wickets in the second Test of the series against West Indies in Headingley.
Aug 30, 2017, 14:52 PM ISTAustralian Cricketers` Association warns pay deal may not be struck in time for Ashes
Around 230 players have been effectively unemployed since the previous five-year MOU expired at the end of last month.
Jul 24, 2017, 00:29 AM ISTFears grow for Ashes as Australia Cricket pay row drags on: Report
Australian Cricketers Association chief Alistair Nicholson has warned the players via email the showpiece Test series against England, due to begin in Brisbane on November 23, is under threat.
Jul 23, 2017, 00:17 AM ISTEngland vs South Africa: Mitchell Johnson lobs Ashes grenade at beaten Joe Root & Co
South Africa thrashed England by 340 runs in Nottingham on Monday, levelling the four-match series and consigning Joe Root`s men to a seventh loss in 10 tests.
Jul 20, 2017, 00:08 AM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: Steve Smith had given me little batting tip in India during IPL 10, says Ben Stokes
But the Australia captain could have been forgiven for wondering why he`d said anything at all as England all-rounder Stokes`s blistering unbeaten century condemned Smith`s men to an early Champions Trophy exit at Edgbaston on Saturday.
Jun 12, 2017, 09:26 AM ISTAUS vs ENG: Twitter reacts to Australia's exit from Champions Trophy – Here's who said what!
During the chase, Stokes and Morgan shared 159-run fourth-wicket stand to help England recover from 35/3.
Jun 11, 2017, 09:28 AM ISTICC CT 2017, Aus vs Eng: Jason Roy conjures up impossible catch to dismiss dangerous Glenn Maxwell — WATCH
Maxwell made 20 off 31 balls as Australia managed a below-par 277 for nine wicket. In reply, England were stuttering at 35 for when rain interrupted play in Birmingham.
Jun 10, 2017, 19:46 PM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: Australia vs England – Preview, Live Streaming, TV Listings, Date, Time, Venue, Squads
In a nutshell, it is a do-or-die situation for Australia when they take on title favourites England, at Edgbaston, today.
Jun 10, 2017, 10:45 AM ISTWomen's Ashes 2017: Australia to host England in historic day-night Test match at Sydney
The women's teams will meet Nov. 9-12 at North Sydney Oval in the milestone game, the only test in a seven-match series that also includes one-day internationals, Twenty20 internationals.
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