

Steven Smith captained Australia again and it was no big deal
Steven Peter Devereux Smith returned to the Australian captaincy for the second Test and it was no big deal. Assuming, of course, that you’re willing to overlook the thunderingly obvious sign of actual lightning striking an actual church just outside the ground during Smith’s first session leading the team in the field. Biblical portents of […]

Pat Cummins to consult with Tim Paine over Ashes advice
Ahead of making his debut as Australia's new Test captain, Pat Cummins has revealed how he is going to turn to his predecessor Tim Paine.

Chris Woakes wants racism and sexting scandals left out of Ashes sledging
The build-up to the first Test has been overshadowed by racism and sexism scandals.

Alex Carey replaces Tim Paine in Australia’s squad for first two Ashes Tests
Maiden Test awaits experienced ODI and T20I wicketkeeper-batsman.

Big Ant Studios delay the release of Cricket 22 over Tim Paine sexting scandal
The official Ashes game will not drop until 2 December.
