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Former captain Steve Smith, who had made a superb 144 in the first innings of his first Test since completing a 12-month ban for his role in last years ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, was 46 not out. (Photo:AFP)

England take control as Australia rely on Steve Smith to take Aussies...

When bad light cut short the third day's play, Australia were 124-3 in their second innings -- a lead of just 34 runs.

4 Aug 2019 2:29 PM IST

Halloween came early for those cheering at the first Ashes Test in Edgbaston, as US President Donald Trumps giant baby blimp made a comeback in the UK, this time amidst crowds including impersonators of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: Englandcricket/Twitter)

Trump's baby blimp makes debut at Ashes!

A man dressed as the giant orange Trump baby in nappies was seen hobnobbing with a group of people dressed in Mexican...

4 Aug 2019 2:13 PM IST

Australia were struggling at 17-2 when Steve Smith walked into bat after current captain Tim Paine won the toss. (Photo:AFP)

James Pattinson calls Steve Smith a 'fantastic player'

Pattinson said Smith is someone who lifts the group.

4 Aug 2019 1:11 PM IST

Steve Smith rescued his side who were in big trouble at 122-8 in the first innings with his 23rd test ton in just 64 matches and his unbeaten 45 in the second innings dragged his side, 27-2 when he came to the crease, out of the mire again. (Photo: AFP)

Smith in ominous form and could decide tense Ashes test

Steve Smith has scored almost half of Australia's runs himself in the first Ashes test at Edgbaston.

4 Aug 2019 1:03 PM IST

Nathan Lyon took two wickets in an over as Australia finally saw the back of Rory Burns during an England collapse in the first Ashes Test. (Photo: AFP)

Australia's Lyon sparks England collapse in first Test

England were 328-8 at lunch on the third day, a first-innings lead of 44 runs, with Chris Woakes 13 not out and Stuart...

3 Aug 2019 6:20 PM IST

Burns scored six runs each in both the innings played against Ireland. However, he made a scintillating comeback in the Ashes as he hammered unbeaten 125 runs to put his side in a dominating position. (Photo: AFP)

Tried to back my own skills, says Burns after maiden Test ton

He said that despite having a poor form against Ireland, he tried to back his skills.

3 Aug 2019 2:00 PM IST

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has called for cricket to ditch its requirement for neutral umpires. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: 'Batting in first innings let the team down', says Ricky...

Steve Smith saved the sinking Australian side, who were reduced to 122 for 8 by the English bowlers.

3 Aug 2019 12:36 PM IST

Mark Wood added he will come back in the squad for a big winter and meanwhile cheer for England to win the Ashes. (Photo: AFP)

Disappointed to be out for rest of home season, says Mark Wood

Wood in an Instagram post said he is proud of his efforts during the World Cup, which England won.

3 Aug 2019 12:25 PM IST

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has called for cricket to ditch its requirement for neutral umpires. (Photo: AFP)

'Re-think neutral umpires', Ponting says after Ashes debacle

Umpires Aleem Dar and Joel Wilson drew widespread criticism after a rocky day one at Edgbaston on Friday.

2 Aug 2019 2:15 PM IST

The 37-year-old pacer, who is the leading wicket-taker in Englands Test history, had torn his right calf muscle while playing for Lancashire against Durham at Sedburgh on July 2. (Photo: AFP)

Anderson was 'a bit distraught' after leaving the field: Stuart Broad

England pacer Stuart Broad has revealed that team-mate James Anderson was distraught after leaving the field on the...

2 Aug 2019 12:21 PM IST

The 33-year-old pacer scalped five wickets against Australia. He dismissed David Warner, Cameron Bancroft, Steven Smith, Tim Paine and James Pattinson.(Photo: AFP)

Stuart Broad reaches milestone of 100 Test wickets against Australia

Broad achieved the feat on day one of the Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

2 Aug 2019 11:55 AM IST

England pacer Stuart Broad said they studied the Australian side throughout ahead of the match which paid off as they managed to all-out the Tim Paine-led side on 284 runs. (Photo: AFP)

Broad feels England's plans paid off against Australia

Broad was in high praise of Steve Smith, who played his first test match after his year-long ban.

2 Aug 2019 11:35 AM IST