The Ashes is one of cricket’s oldest contests, created after a mock newspaper obituary in 1882 and represented by a small urn. The rivalry between Australia and England has influenced Test cricket for ...

England skipped a crucial pink-ball practice match ahead of the Gabba Test, drawing criticism. Key risks include lack of adaptation to day/night conditions, unfamiliar pink-ball behaviour, and missed ...

England head into Thursday's day-night second Ashes Test against pink-ball masters Australia needing a rare victory at Brisbane's Gabba to get back into the five-match series.