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England, trailing 1-0 in the five-match series, was unchanged but tinkered with its batting lineup by playing Ben Stokes at No 5. (Photo: AP)

England win toss, bowls first in 3rd Ashes test

The toss was held back for 35 minutes because of some drizzle in the morning, and more rain has delayed the start of play.

22 Aug 2019 4:08 PM

Both Smith and Archer were engaged in an intense battle in the second Test match, and the former was hit on the neck by a bouncer bowled by the latter. (Photo: AFP)

Jofra Archer imitates Steven Smith's style of leaving the ball

Smith will be missing the third Test match as he has not recovered in time after suffering a delayed concussion.

22 Aug 2019 11:08 AM

Smith marked his return to Test cricket after a 12-month ball-tampering ban with innings of 144 and 142 during Australia's 251-run win in the first Test at Edgbaston that put his side 1-0 up. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Root urges England to take advantage of Smith absence in third Test

Smith suffered delayed concussion symptoms after being hit on his neck by a 92mph bouncer from England fast bowler Jofra Archer.

22 Aug 2019 8:59 AM

His absence from the third Test at Headingley starting Thursday leaves Australia with a huge hole to fill. (Photo: AFP)

Australia rule out bouncer battle despite Smith blow

Star batsman Smith suffered delayed concussion symptoms after being hit on his neck by a 92 mph bouncer by England fast bowler Jofra Archer.

21 Aug 2019 10:19 AM

Smith received a standing ovation for a fighting 92 at Lord’s despite being struck on the neck by a Jofra Archer bouncer. (Photo: AFP)

UK sports minister tells England fans to stop booing Steve Smith

Smith and David Warner served 12-month bans for their roles in the scandal during the test series in South Africa last year.

20 Aug 2019 3:54 PM

Smith suffered concussion when he was felled by a Jofra Archer bouncer on Saturday in the first innings of the second Test at Lord's. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Steve Smith ruled out of third Test

Steve Smith has scored two centuries and 92 in his three innings in the first two Tests.

20 Aug 2019 3:32 PM

Waugh did not find any problems with Archer’s stamina either after the Barbados-born 24-year-old bowled 44 overs and took 5-91 at Lord’s. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Steve Waugh wowed by deceptive Archer's 'X-factor'

Archer made his test debut in the drawn second match at Lord’s and produced several spells of menacing quick bowling.

20 Aug 2019 2:54 PM

Labuschagne came into the Australia team on the fifth day of the second Test against England at Lord's after Steve Smith was diagnosed with a delayed concussion. (Photo: AFP)

Marnus Labuschagne rides emotional rollercoaster as Ashes 2019 super sub

Labuschagne batted with enough resolve and poise to justify a place in the Australia side when the third Test begins on Thursday.

20 Aug 2019 12:53 PM

England skipper Joe Root heaped praise on pacer Jofra Archer, saying "the bowler has made a massive impact on the team". (Photo: AFP)

Archer has made a massive impact, says England skipper Joe Root

His remarks came after the second Test between Australia and England in the ongoing Ashes concluded in a draw at Lord's Cricket Ground.

19 Aug 2019 7:00 PM

Australia are still on a 1-0 lead in the Ashes as they registered a massive 251-run victory in the first Ashes Test. (Photo: AP)

England opt for same 12-man squad for third Ashes Test

The same team means pacer James Anderson is will not be featuring in the third Test match.

19 Aug 2019 5:33 PM

Shoaib Akhtar's tweet was met with a hilarious tweet by former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Yuvraj's reply to Shoaib Akhtar's tweet will leave you in splits!

Akhtar on Sunday tweeted about Archer's behaviour saying he should have gone up to Smith to check on him after hitting him with a bouncer.

19 Aug 2019 2:07 PM

Four wickets after tea gave England hope of what would have been a stunning win. (Photo: AP)

Ashes 2019: England and Australia draw second Test

Australia set an unlikely 267 to win in a minimum of 48 overs after England captain Joe Root's declaration.

19 Aug 2019 9:38 AM

The 30-year-old fell down after the second hit and was attended by physios from both England and Australia. (Photo: AFP)

Steve Smith ruled out of final day of second Ashes Test

It is the first time that a concussion substitute has ever come into a Test match.

18 Aug 2019 6:20 PM

Firstly he was struck on the elbow by Archer and soon after he received a striking blow on the neck by a bouncer bowled by the pacer and he immediately went down. (Photo: AFP)

Shoaib Akhtar criticises Archer for not checking up on Smith

Smith had to deal with two blows on day four of the second Test match at Lord's Cricket Ground.

18 Aug 2019 3:36 PM

Australian batsman Steve Smith, who continues to pile on the runs for his team is bearing the brunt of the English fans, who are continuing to boo him in the ongoing Ashes. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Smith continues to get booed, Twitterati calls out English fans

Steve had to deal with two blows on day four of the second Test match at Lord's Cricket Ground.

18 Aug 2019 1:30 PM

England now has a lead of eight runs over Australia for their second innings. (Photo:AFP)

Australia all out for 250 as Smith misses out on century

Earlier, Smith was injured by a bouncer from Jofra Archer and had to go back to the pavilion retired hurt.

17 Aug 2019 9:04 PM

Steve Smith is once again proving to be the only impressionable player for Australia. He brought up his 25th Test fifty off 107 balls. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Smith and Paine frustrate England after early Wade wicket

After an early Matthew Wade wicket, everyone thought that it would trigger an Australian collapse.

17 Aug 2019 6:06 PM

Australia would start day 3 at 30/1, still trailing England by 228 runs. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Australia end day 2 at 30/1 after bundling out England

Cummins, Hazelwood and Nathan Lyon scalped three wickets each for Australia.

16 Aug 2019 8:19 AM

When the match should have been getting underway, the square and pitch remained fully covered and prospects of any play before lunch appeared slim. (Photo: AP)

Ashes 2019: Rain delays start of second Test

Ashes holders Australia lead the five-match series 1-0 after their 251-run win in the first Test at Edgbaston last week.

14 Aug 2019 4:19 PM

England faced a massive 251-run defeat at the hands of Australia in the first Ashes Test match at Edgbaston. (Photo: AFP)

Joe Root feels England's plans are working despite first Ashes Test defeat

Root said that it is imperative that they back their ability to execute the plans properly.

14 Aug 2019 8:44 AM

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