The Ashes 2015

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

Kevin Pietersen was sacked from the England team last year. Photo: AFP

Andrew Strauss was right to keep me out of Ashes series, admits ‘problem child’ Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen says England cricket director Andrew Strauss was right to overlook him for this year’s Ashes test series victory over Australia.

25 Sep 2015 - 10:13am

Australia captain Michael Clarke receives a guard of honour from his teammates as he leaves the field after Australia won the fifth test at The Oval. Photo: AP

Australia captain Michael Clarke bows out with consolation victory

24 Aug 2015 - 12:27am

Peter Siddle rues a near-miss bowling to England's Jos Buttler. Photo: AP

Recalled Peter Siddle helps tie down England as Australia close in on win in Ashes finale

23 Aug 2015 - 9:31am 1

Australia's Michael Clarke leaves the field after being dismissed for just 15. Photo: Reuters

Australia skipper Michael Clarke out cheaply in final Ashes test at The Oval

21 Aug 2015 - 12:02am

England's James Anderson was able to take part in a training session at the Oval on Wednesday, but has not fully recovered from a side strain. Photo: AP

England fast bowler James Anderson ruled out of final Ashes cricket test

20 Aug 2015 - 12:29am

Alastair Cook is fired up to crush Australia in the fifth and final Ashes test.
Photo: Reuters

Alastair Cook: Let's pile on the misery for Australia in final test

18 Aug 2015 - 11:07pm 1

Australia coach Darren Lehmann has admitted they have not been good enough this Ashes series. Photo: Reuters

Darren Lehmann publicly apologises for dismal Australia’s Ashes performance

12 Aug 2015 - 10:14am

Michael Clarke denied not socialising with his teammates. Photo: AP

Michael Clarke dismisses claims internal rifts in Australian cricket team sparked Ashes rout

10 Aug 2015 - 10:22am 1

A glum Michael Clarke considers Australia's loss of the Ashes. Photo: AP

Australian cricket chief James Sutherland promises full review of Ashes disaster

9 Aug 2015 - 12:20pm 2

A dejected Australia captain Michael Clarke after losing the Ashes series to England. He announced his retirement soon after the loss at Trent Bridge. Photos: Reuters

Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke says it's time to go

8 Aug 2015 - 8:16pm

England's Ben Stokes (top) and teammates celebrate as England wrap up the fourth test and regain the Ashes at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Photo: AFP

Ruthless England polish off Australia to regain the Ashes

8 Aug 2015 - 8:49pm

Ben Stokes celebrates dismissing Australia's Peter Nevill. Photo: Reuters

Ben Stokes snaps up five Australian wickets to put England on brink of regaining the Ashes

8 Aug 2015 - 12:24pm

Australia's Michael Clarke and Steve Smith rue failing to catch England's Alastair Cook. Photo: Reuters

Devastated Australia captain Michael Clarke pays tribute to Stuart Broad after Ashes humiliation

7 Aug 2015 - 9:44am

Stuart Broad reacts after Ben Stokes takes a catch to dismiss Australia's Adam Voges. Photo: Reuters

Ashes annihilation the best day of my life, exults England’s Stuart Broad

7 Aug 2015 - 9:31am

England's Stuart Broad celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia's Mitchell Johnson. Photo: Reuters

Sullen Australia floored by Stuart Broad onslaught in fourth Ashes test

6 Aug 2015 - 9:43pm

Stuart Broad in action during nets. Photo: Reuters

Consistently inconsistent England aim for first back-to-back test wins in 2015 to seal Ashes

5 Aug 2015 - 10:04am

England skipper Alastair Cook says the team need to review their game to avoid their recent record of winning then losing. Photo: Reuters

England searching for consistency at Trent Bridge

2 Aug 2015 - 1:56am 2

Michael Clarke has scored just 94 runs in his last six innings. Photo: AP

Captain Michael Clarke takes a panning after Australia’s Ashes capitulation

1 Aug 2015 - 1:11pm

England fast bowler Steve Finn acknowledges the fans after finishing with 6-79 in the second innings. Photos: AP

England cruise to eight-wicket win over Australia and 2-1 lead in Ashes cricket series

1 Aug 2015 - 12:15am

Steve Finn appeals. Photo: Reuters

Steve Finn elated to be back among test wickets after putting England on brink of win over Australia

31 Jul 2015 - 9:41am

James Anderson acknowledges the applause of the crowd after taking six for 47. Photo: AP

Lord’s failure spurred me on, says England’s James Anderson after putting Australia to sword

30 Jul 2015 - 9:43am

Brad Haddin's daughter is reported to have neuroblastoma. Photo: Reuters

Australia cricket greats slam decision to axe Brad Haddin from third test team

29 Jul 2015 - 9:40am

Joe Root takes a catch in training. Photo: Reuters

Taming Mitchell Johnson key for England in Ashes campaign, Joe Root believes

29 Jul 2015 - 12:41am

Mitchell Johnson celebrates with Australia teammates during the second test. Photo: Reuters

Bairstow in, Ballance out as England shuffle top order for third Ashes test

22 Jul 2015 - 10:15am

Australia captain Michael Clarke adjusts his field. Photo: Reuters

Still a long way to go to seal Ashes series, Australia captain Michael Clarke warns after England demolition

20 Jul 2015 - 10:47am

Australia’s Mitchell Johnson celebrates the wicket of England’s Moeen Ali in their crushing win in the second Ashes test at Lord’s. Photo: Reuters

Australia crush England in second Ashes cricket test

20 Jul 2015 - 1:24am

Mitchell Marsh celebrates with teammates. Photo: AFP

Mitchell Marsh happy to play his part as Australia continue to dominate second test

19 Jul 2015 - 1:46pm

Australia's Mitchell Johnson celebrates after dismissing England's Joe Root for one run. Photo: Reuters

Mitchell Johnson aims to reopen ‘scars’ with England on the ropes

18 Jul 2015 - 10:40am

Chris Rogers celebrates his century. Photo: Reuters

Chris Rogers rejoices in ‘special’ Lord’s century as Australia dominate on opening day

17 Jul 2015 - 9:36am

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