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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. (Photo:AFP)

Australia aim to end Ashes campaign with series win against England

Tim Paine's men finally saw off stubborn England at Old Trafford to take a 2-1 lead in the 5-Test series with just one...

11 Sept 2019 10:11 AM IST

If Australia manage to avoid 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. It is a feat no Australia captain has achieved since Steve Waugh oversaw a 4-1 success 18 years ago. (Photo:AP)

'Accidental' Australia captain Tim Paine on brink of Ashes milestone

Greg Chappell could not do it, while Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke, who had both had two attempts each, were unable...

10 Sept 2019 9:37 AM IST

Since 2001, Australia failed to win the Ashes series in England. BUt Tim Paine says Australia are in England to win the 2019 Ashes series. (Photo:AP)

Reasons why Australia is most probably going to claim the Ashes Urn

The all-round performances from the Australians were superb.

9 Sept 2019 6:14 PM IST

Other than his obvious batting talent, Virat Kohli is also known to be a splendid fielder and has often proved his worth on the playing field. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Here's why India are ahead of Australia in WTC despite same number of...

India recently defeated West Indies 2-0 in the two-match series to take their tally to 120 points.

9 Sept 2019 12:35 PM IST

As Australia defeated England by 185 runs in the fourth Test to retain the Ashes, cricket fraternity congratulated the team and sent in their wishes on microblogging site on Twitter. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

Cricket fraternity wishes Australia on retaining Ashes

Australia outclassed England on Sunday as the Three Lions were bundled out for 197 in the fourth innings.

9 Sept 2019 12:06 PM IST

Josh Hazlewood claimed the winning wicket, trapping Craig Overton lbw, as Australia dismissed Englands second innings for 197 deep into the evening session to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. (Photo:AFP)

Ashes 2019: Australia retains Ashes, beat England by 185-runs to keep...

Australia retained the Ashes after beating England by 185 runs in the final session of the fourth test at Old Trafford...

9 Sept 2019 11:39 AM IST

Australias captain Tim Paine and Steve Smith celebrate their victory after the fourth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester. Australia retained the Ashes with a 185-run thrashing of England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

Australian media hails Aussie cricket team after victory in fourth...

After Sunday's 185-run victory at Old Trafford on Sunday to retain the Ashes urn, an emotional Paine praised the...

9 Sept 2019 10:34 AM IST

Aussies suffered a bad start as they lost opener David Warner for a duck (second time in a row) in the first over for a duck. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: David Warner ducks out again as Australia post target of...

Australia recovered after losing early wickets as Steve Smith and Mathew Wade built a partnership of 105 runs.

8 Sept 2019 11:49 AM IST

Usman Khawaja will turn 33 at the end of this year, which means that he has, at best, about three to four years of top-class cricket left to survive in a squad like Australia. (Photo: AFP)

2019 Ashes: Dropping Usman Khawaja was the correct decision for the...

In six innings at the Ashes he has returned with scores of 13, 40, 36, 2, 8 and 23.

5 Sept 2019 5:15 PM IST

Steve Smith is returning to the Test cricket after facing a 12-month ban for his involvement in the ball-tampering in the Test match against South Africa at Cape Town. (Photo:AP)

Australia rely on Steve Smith after England 'steal' Ashes

Stokes's heroics have left the five-match series poised at 1-1 with two to play.

3 Sept 2019 3:44 PM IST

Selectors ran out of patience with Usman Khawaja after the left-hander averaged 20.33 in six innings in the series while squandering a number of promising starts. Steve Smith replaces him. (Photo:AP/AFP)

Australia recall Steve Smith, bench Usman Khawaja for 4th Ashes Test

Smith's return is a timely boost for Australia, who need only win one of the final two matches to retain the Ashes.

3 Sept 2019 12:00 PM IST

Steve Waugh rejoins Australia as mentor ahead of fourth Ashes Test

With the series locked at 1-1, one victory in the next two tests will ensure Australia retain the urn in England for the...

2 Sept 2019 8:40 PM IST