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The Ashes is a test cricket series played between England and Australia, one of the oldest rivalries in sports, dating back to 1882. This summer's five-test series is in England, from July to August. Australia completed a clean sweep over England in the last series in 2013-14, winning 5-0
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The Ashes is a test cricket series played between England and Australia, one of the oldest rivalries in sports, dating back to 1882. This summer's five-test series is in England, from July to August. Australia completed a clean sweep over England in the last series in 2013-14, winning 5-0
Australia captain Michael Clarke bows out with consolation victory
Australia sent captain Michael Clarke into international retirement with an innings and 46-run victory in the fifth and final Ashes cricket test at The Oval on Sunday.
Australia sent captain Michael Clarke into international retirement with an innings and 46-run victory in the fifth and final Ashes cricket test at The Oval on Sunday.
Australia skipper Michael Clarke out cheaply in final Ashes test at The Oval
Michael Clarke was out for just 15 against England on the first day of the fifth Ashes test at The Oval yesterday in what was set to be the Australia captain’s penultimate innings in international cricket.
Michael Clarke was out for just 15 against England on the first day of the fifth Ashes test at The Oval yesterday in what was set to be the Australia captain’s penultimate innings in international cricket.
England fast bowler James Anderson ruled out of final Ashes cricket test
England fast bowler James Anderson, struggling to recover from a side strain, will not play in the final Ashes cricket test against Australia starting at The Oval on Thursday, captain Alastair Cook said.
England fast bowler James Anderson, struggling to recover from a side strain, will not play in the final Ashes cricket test against Australia starting at The Oval on Thursday, captain Alastair Cook said.
Alastair Cook: Let's pile on the misery for Australia in final test
England captain Alastair Cook has urged his side to pile on the misery for beleaguered Australia in the final Ashes test. Ahead of the start of the finale at The Oval on Thursday, England pace bowler Stuart Broad said Cook called every England player in a bid to cement the "burning desire" to complete a 4-1 rout of Australia.
England captain Alastair Cook has urged his side to pile on the misery for beleaguered Australia in the final Ashes test. Ahead of the start of the finale at The Oval on Thursday, England pace bowler Stuart Broad said Cook called every England player in a bid to cement the "burning desire" to complete a 4-1 rout of Australia.
Darren Lehmann publicly apologises for dismal Australia’s Ashes performance
Australia cricket coach Darren Lehmann has publicly apologised for his team’s dismal performance in their Ashes series loss to England.
Australia cricket coach Darren Lehmann has publicly apologised for his team’s dismal performance in their Ashes series loss to England.
Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke says it's time to go
Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke will retire after the final Ashes test against England, he said on Saturday.
Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke will retire after the final Ashes test against England, he said on Saturday.
Ruthless England polish off Australia to regain the Ashes
England ripped out the last three Australia wickets for 12 runs to win the fourth cricket test by a crushing innings and 78 runs at Trent Bridge on Saturday and regain the Ashes.
England ripped out the last three Australia wickets for 12 runs to win the fourth cricket test by a crushing innings and 78 runs at Trent Bridge on Saturday and regain the Ashes.
Sullen Australia floored by Stuart Broad onslaught in fourth Ashes test
Stuart Broad took eight wickets as Australia collapsed to a scarcely credible 60 all out on the first day of the fourth Ashes test at Trent Bridge on Thursday.
Stuart Broad took eight wickets as Australia collapsed to a scarcely credible 60 all out on the first day of the fourth Ashes test at Trent Bridge on Thursday.
Consistently inconsistent England aim for first back-to-back test wins in 2015 to seal Ashes
England head into the fourth test against Australia at Trent Bridge starting on Thursday knowing they are just one win away from recapturing the Ashes yet equally aware they’ve yet to string back-to-back victories together in tests in 2015.
England head into the fourth test against Australia at Trent Bridge starting on Thursday knowing they are just one win away from recapturing the Ashes yet equally aware they’ve yet to string back-to-back victories together in tests in 2015.
England searching for consistency at Trent Bridge
England captain Alastair Cook has challenged his side to end their frustrating inconsistency by winning two tests in a row and regaining the Ashes at Trent Bridge.
England captain Alastair Cook has challenged his side to end their frustrating inconsistency by winning two tests in a row and regaining the Ashes at Trent Bridge.
England cruise to eight-wicket win over Australia and 2-1 lead in Ashes cricket series
Ian Bell guided England to an eight-wicket victory over Australia in the third cricket test at Edgbaston on Friday to put the hosts 2-1 up in the Ashes series with two tests to play.
Ian Bell guided England to an eight-wicket victory over Australia in the third cricket test at Edgbaston on Friday to put the hosts 2-1 up in the Ashes series with two tests to play.
Steve Finn elated to be back among test wickets after putting England on brink of win over Australia
England fast bowler Steven Finn said it felt “fantastic” to be back among the wickets in test cricket after taking England to the verge of an Ashes victory at Edgbaston on Thursday
England fast bowler Steven Finn said it felt “fantastic” to be back among the wickets in test cricket after taking England to the verge of an Ashes victory at Edgbaston on Thursday
Lord’s failure spurred me on, says England’s James Anderson after putting Australia to sword
Bowling 33 overs without success in England’s second test defeat by Australia at Lord’s knocked the confidence of paceman James Anderson who returned to form with a bang on Wednesday
Bowling 33 overs without success in England’s second test defeat by Australia at Lord’s knocked the confidence of paceman James Anderson who returned to form with a bang on Wednesday
Australia cricket greats slam decision to axe Brad Haddin from third test team
Australia greats Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy say axing wicketkeeper Brad Haddin for the third Ashes test against England starting Wednesday is a mistake, while Matthew Hayden called it “outrageous”
Australia greats Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy say axing wicketkeeper Brad Haddin for the third Ashes test against England starting Wednesday is a mistake, while Matthew Hayden called it “outrageous”
Taming Mitchell Johnson key for England in Ashes campaign, Joe Root believes
Joe Root is confident England's latest collapse against an Australia pace attack led by Mitchell Johnson will not still haunt them in the third Ashes test starting today at Edgbaston.
Joe Root is confident England's latest collapse against an Australia pace attack led by Mitchell Johnson will not still haunt them in the third Ashes test starting today at Edgbaston.
Bairstow in, Ballance out as England shuffle top order for third Ashes test
Jonny Bairstow has replaced Yorkshire team-mate Gary Ballance in a 13-man England squad announced Tuesday for the third Ashes test at Edgbaston starting on July 29
Jonny Bairstow has replaced Yorkshire team-mate Gary Ballance in a 13-man England squad announced Tuesday for the third Ashes test at Edgbaston starting on July 29
Mitchell Marsh happy to play his part as Australia continue to dominate second test
Mitchell Marsh was glad to play his part as Australia continued to dominate the second Ashes test against England at Lord’s on Saturday
Mitchell Marsh was glad to play his part as Australia continued to dominate the second Ashes test against England at Lord’s on Saturday
Mitchell Johnson aims to reopen ‘scars’ with England on the ropes
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson said he hoped England would be feeling the effect of “scars” from the last Ashes series following a hostile burst during the second test at Lord’s on Friday.
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson said he hoped England would be feeling the effect of “scars” from the last Ashes series following a hostile burst during the second test at Lord’s on Friday.
Chris Rogers rejoices in ‘special’ Lord’s century as Australia dominate on opening day
Chris Rogers was a proud man after posting his highest test score on his adopted home ground of Lord’s as Australia dominated Thursday’s opening day of the second Ashes test against England
Chris Rogers was a proud man after posting his highest test score on his adopted home ground of Lord’s as Australia dominated Thursday’s opening day of the second Ashes test against England
Australia drop Shane Watson for second Ashes test – report
Shane Watson has been dropped from the Australia team for this week’s second Ashes test against England and will be replaced by fellow all-rounder Mitchell Marsh
Shane Watson has been dropped from the Australia team for this week’s second Ashes test against England and will be replaced by fellow all-rounder Mitchell Marsh