Opinion

Bumble: Crane must play – but not as an experiment

"They have selected Mason Crane as their second spinner. Now play him"

Ashes

Malan's maiden hundred leads England's fightback

How England's new-boy batsmen are battling to find form

Ashes

Anderson and Root hand England hope in Adelaide - day 4 report

Does history beckon for England's captain?

Ashes

Advantage Australia as Smith's resilience empowers host's bowlers - day 3 report

Now England need their skipper to match Smith's heroics

Match Coverage

Stoneman, Vince & Lyon star on day of the unexpected

The Ashes is finally underway with a day of confounded expectations

Opinion

Bumble: ‘England have the better team’

Wisden columnist urges fans not to believe the hype from down under

Ashes

England's batting woes a systemic error - Lawrence Booth Ashes column

... But Australia have similar problems.

News

Alastair Cook: 'Soon Test cricket will not be viable'

Opener voices concerns for five-day game's future.