Australia in England

The Ashes 2005

England v Australia, 3rd Test, Old Trafford

Jan 1, 2006: England v Australia, 3rd Test, Old Trafford, The Ashes, 2005

LG ICC Rankings

McGrath and Warne take over at the top

Oct 18, 2005: Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne have taken over the top two spots in the latest ICC Test Player Rankings

The Ashes

Clarke willing to ditch bowling to save his back

Aug 17, 2005: Michael Clarke is prepared to cut down on his bowling if it helps him survive the back condition that is threatening his career

The Ashes

Openers say Hayden should stay

Aug 17, 2005: Two of Matthew Hayden's high-profile predecessors believe the opener should hold his position despite missing a century in the past 28 innings

The Ashes

Ponting graduates as captain - Waugh

Aug 17, 2005: Steve Waugh said Ricky Ponting graduated as a Test captain with his century at Old Trafford

The Ashes

Australia look for plans in reverse

Aug 17, 2005: Australia plans to spend the lead-up to Trent Bridge in reverse-swing protection mode

The Ashes 2005

Collier urges rethink over TV rights

Aug 16, 2005: The chief executive of the ECB has called upon Britain's terrestrial broadcasters to review their position

Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy

England players rested by counties

Aug 16, 2005: England's cricketers have been given a timely break from their county duties

England v Australia, 3rd Test, Old Trafford

Everyman Flintoff is England's inspiration

Aug 16, 2005: At exactly 6pm on the last day, Andrew Flintoff bowled a big away-swinger

LG ICC Rankings

Flintoff moves into top ten

Aug 16, 2005: Andrew Flintoff's heroic efforts during the third Test at Old Trafford have lifted him to No. 10 in the world rankings

England v Australia, 3rd Test, Old Trafford

McGrath believes Australia hold the edge

Aug 16, 2005: Glenn McGrayh believes the Ashes momentum is back with Australia after their draw at Old Trafford

English Paper Round

Cricket is the new football

Aug 16, 2005: The round-up of the press reaction to the dramatic finish at Old Trafford

Narrowly drawn Tests

So close to victory... and yet so far

Aug 16, 2005: Here are some of the other Tests that went down to the wire with cricket emerging as the only winner from the contest

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

McGrath becomes cricket's greatest last man

Aug 16, 2005: Glenn McGrath has become Test cricket's most prolific No. 11 batsman

The Ashes 2005

Poor form puts Gillespie's place under review

Aug 16, 2005: Ricky Ponting has said that Jason Gillespie's place in the team will be closely scrutinised before the fourth Test

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

'I thought I had let it slip' - Ponting

Aug 16, 2005: Ricky Ponting was both happy and relieved after playing a vital innings and enabling Australia to secure a draw against England at Old Trafford

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

A crash course in cricket education

Aug 15, 2005: The Verdict after the fourth day of the third Test at Old Trafford

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

Ponting finds his feet, and Freddie's heroics

Aug 15, 2005: How Ricky Ponting kept England at bay, and Andrew Flintoff's domination of left-handers

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

Thousands join the jittery stampede

Aug 15, 2005: Roving Reporter from the final day at Old Trafford

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

It's written in the stars

Aug 15, 2005: Cricinfo decides it's time to cast its gaze into the crystal ball