Australia race clear of England to seize control of second Ashes Test

A relentless Australia seized a 44-run lead over England in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Friday, with aggressive opener Jake Weatherald and Steve Smith leading the charge.

Root's century big relief for Matthew Hayden

Joe Root finally ended his long drought of Test centuries in Australia on Thursday, and the milestone brought an amusing sense of relief for former Australian opener Matthew Hayden, who had made a bold public promise tied to Root’s performance.

Root's superb first ton in Australia guides England to 325-9

Joe Root finally scored his maiden Test century in Australia on his fourth Ashes tour to guide England from a precarious 5-2 to 325-9 at stumps after a pulsating first day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Thursday.

Joe Root: England great conquers final frontier with Ashes ton

Joe Root's century in Brisbane on Thursday -- the first of his prolific career in Australia -- ends any lingering debate over his status as a giant of the sport.

Starc becomes most prolific left-arm quick in Test history

Australian veteran Mitchell Starc became the most prolific left-arm paceman in Test history on Thursday, surpassing Pakistan great Wasim Akram.

Bangladesh umpire Saikat gets new role in Pink-Ball Ashes Test

Bangladesh’s elite ICC umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat, who officiated as the TV umpire during the first Ashes Test in Perth, is now set to step onto the field for the second Test beginning 4 December in Brisbane.

Inglis to get nod for second Ashes Test as Cummins comeback rumours grow

Josh Inglis is expected to come into Australia's batting line-up for the second Ashes Test on Thursday as speculation grows that captain Pat Cummins might make a shock comeback in Brisbane.

Stokes prefers media heat in Australia to 'miserable, cold' England

Defiant England captain Ben Stokes says he will not allow intense media attention stop him enjoying Australia, calling it preferable to being back home where it is "miserable, freezing cold and dark" at this time of year.

Australia opener Khawaja out of second Ashes Test with injury

Australia opening batsman Usman Khawaja was on Tuesday ruled out of the second Ashes Test against England with the back injury he suffered during the Perth opener.

England spinner Jacks replaces injured Wood for second Ashes Test

All-rounder Will Jacks has replaced the injured Mark Wood in the England side for the day-night second Ashes Test against Australia at Brisbane's Gabba starting on Thursday.

Steve Smith wears ‘Eye Black’ ahead of second Ashes Test

Australia’s batter Steve Smith has been seen sporting black tape under his eyes as he gets ready for the second Ashes Test against England in Brisbane.

Stokes says England moved on from demoralising Perth defeat

England captain Ben Stokes said Saturday that lessons had been learned from their crushing first Test loss to Australia but that the team had moved on, as he defended a decision for players to skip a pink-ball tour game.