Paine proud of his team despite defeat
Australia captain Tim Paine said it was mission accomplished even though his team lost the fifth and final Ashes Test against England to draw the series 2-2. Continue Reading
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Australia aims to finish Ashes with win
Australia head to the Oval hungry to win their first Ashes series in England since 2001 as the peerless Steve Smith seeks to inflict further pain on the hosts. Tim Paine’s men finally saw off stubborn England at Old Trafford on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in the five-Test series with just one match to go, meaning they will retain the urn. Continue Reading
Paine on verge of Ashes landmark
If his side avoids defeat in the fifth Test against England at The Oval starting Thursday, Tim Paine will join the list of Australia captains who have led the team to an Ashes series win in England. Continue Reading
Ponting hails Oz bowlers for retaining Ashes
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said on Sunday that the tourists’ ‘relentless’ bowlers deserve as much credit for retaining the Ashes as Steve Smith. Continue Reading
Smith underlines greatness with double ton
Steve Smith is on course to enjoy one of the most productive series by any batsman in Test history after he marked his return to Ashes action with a double hundred at Old Trafford. Continue Reading
Australia look to Smith after England ‘steal’ Ashes
Australia head into the fourth Test at Old Trafford starting Wednesday hoping Steve Smith and the boxer Muhammad Ali can revive their campaign following the hurt they felt at having the Ashes ‘stolen’ from them by England. Continue Reading
Australia look to Smith for Ashes revival
Australia will hope star batsman Steve Smith can inspire an Ashes revival after their stunning one-wicket loss to England in the third Test at Headingley. Continue Reading
Archer doesn’t always feel need for speed
Jofra Archer insisted his six-wicket haul on the opening day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley proved there was more to his game than raw pace alone. Continue Reading
Skipper Paine backs Warner
Australia captain Tim Paine says the tourists will not be intimidated by England fast bowler Jofra Archer and has backed misfiring batsman David Warner to hit form in the third Ashes Test at Headingley. Continue Reading
Australia rule out bouncer battle despite blow
Australia coach Justin Langer has told his side to avoid being drawn into a bouncer battle after Steve Smith was ruled out of the third Ashes Test against England. Continue Reading