Big Bash League 2013-14

'Stronger' Bopara wants Test spot

Dec 20, 2013: After a halting first experience of combat against Australia, Ravi Bopara is adamant he can return to Test cricket for England, and has the tale of his Sydney Sixers team-mate Steven Smith as a source of encouragement to do so.

Australia news

Warner, Smith, Bailey released to BBL

Dec 18, 2013: Victory in the Ashes has allowed Cricket Australia to make a concession to the start of the Big Bash League, releasing David Warner, Steve Smith and George Bailey to take part in the opening round

Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 1st day

Mature innings that means something from Smith

Dec 13, 2013: Steve Smith's innings at the WACA was patient and significant, and showed how far he has come.

The Ashes 2013-14

Rogers and Smith seek Perth lift

Dec 11, 2013: Both batsmen haven't had the best of series so far, but while Rogers has a solid record at the WACA, Smith is yet to come to terms with the bouncy track

The Ashes 2013-14

Watson returns to bowling crease

Nov 18, 2013: Shane Watson considers himself a strong chance of resuming at the bowling crease during the first Ashes Test, the major question a matter of when

The Ashes 2013-14

Learning on the job

Nov 18, 2013: On his way to a central place in Australia's batting line-up and their leadership plans for the future, Steven Smith talks about his journey so far

Victoria v NSW, Sheffield Shield, Melbourne

Warner and Smith warm up for Test with tons

Nov 7, 2013: David Warner confirmed himself as a certain starter for the opening Ashes Test with a dynamic century on the second day against Victoria at the MCG

NSW v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Blacktown, 3rd day

Clarke reprimanded for DRS signal

Nov 1, 2013: Michael Clarke has been reprimand for making a DRS 'T' signal while captaining New South Wales against Tasmania

A modern-day Benaud?

Sep 3, 2013: Steven Smith has the talent to become a Test-standard bowling allrounder, the best of his type since Richie Benaud

The Investec Ashes 2013

Signs of development but much to do

Aug 26, 2013: Australia's Ashes performance wasn't far off what was expected: a wholehearted, often impressive, bowling attack but an inconsistent batting order, although there are signs of promise

England v Australia, 5th Investec Test, The Oval, 2nd day

Smith shows a ton of learning

Aug 22, 2013: Steven Smith has shown more development than any other young Australia batsmen this year and after missing out at Old Trafford now has a hundred to show for it

England v Australia, 5th Investec Test, The Oval, 2nd day

Smith achieves his moment, England miss theirs

Aug 22, 2013: Alastair Cook and Joe Root safely negotiated their way to the close to leave England 460 runs in arrears after Steven Smith's maiden Test hundred

England v Australia, 4th Investec Ashes Test, Durham, 4th day

Rogers the master of the DRS

Aug 12, 2013: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the fourth day at Chester-le-Street

England v Australia, 4th Investec Test, Chester-le-Street

Lyon seeks turn in fortunes

Aug 8, 2013: With the identity of Australia's specialist spinner still undecided, Nathan Lyon has much to gain - or lose - in the next two Tests

England v Australia, 3rd Investec Test, Old Trafford, 5th day

Still reasons for Clarke to smile

Aug 5, 2013: Australia were always going to lose this Ashes. A victory in this Test wouldn't change that. But just by winning this Test they could have proved something to themselves

England v Australia, 3rd Investec Test, Old Trafford, 4th day

Australia still don't make much sense

Aug 4, 2013: If the rain holds off Australia could still win this Test and keep the Ashes alive, but a lot of their decisions continue to suggest confused thinking

England v Australia, 3rd Investec Test, Old Trafford, 4th day

Australia's Pratt moment

Aug 4, 2013: Plays of the day from the fourth day at Old Trafford

Eng v Aus, 3rd Investec Test, Old Trafford, 1st day

Clarke's first as Ashes captain and Broad's wait

Aug 1, 2013: Stats highlights from the first day at Old Trafford

Eng v Aus, 3rd Investec Test, Old Trafford, 1st day

Clarke century puts seal on Australia's day

Aug 1, 2013: Australia summoned long-dormant reserves of application and patience to force England's bowlers to slave at a hot, humid Old Trafford

The Investec Ashes 2013

Smith misses training with sore back

Jul 30, 2013: Steven Smith gave Australia an injury concern ahead of the Old Trafford Test, failing to train on Tuesday due to a sore back