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Slow progress or no progress? Root's England can ill afford to lose at Leeds

Ashes results tend to define the careers of England's captains and coaches: if Root leads England to successive series defeats, they will have to contemplate a change

21-Aug-2019•George Dobell in Leeds

Australia yearn to take back control at Leeds

Australia will hope to attack down the Headingley hill and keep things tight going up it as they continue their attempts to 'win boring'

21-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig in Leeds

England quietly confident in Steven Smith's absence

Australia are unbeaten in eight Tests against England, but with their best batsman out, head to Leeds with the tide against them

21-Aug-2019•The Preview by Matt Roller

How can David Warner emerge from his batting funk?

Opener has failed to reach double figures in the Ashes so far but Tim Paine thinks Smith absence can be the 'poke and prod he needs' to rediscover his form

21-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig in Leeds

'The sky is the limit' for Jofra Archer - Ben Stokes

Vice-captain says Archer's fifth spell in the first innings was "one of the best" spells of fast bowling he has seen as a player

19-Aug-2019•Andrew Miller

Ben Stokes 'just finds a way' as his rediscovered authority takes on a new significance

Allrounder's hundred and Steven Smith's concussion means his could be the most prized wicket on either side at Headingley

19-Aug-2019•Andrew Miller

Jofra Archer could be the weapon that turns the Ashes, suggests Joe Root

Fast bowler has had a "massive impact" after just one Test, says England captain

18-Aug-2019•Andrew Miller at Lord's

Tim Paine vows to keep hooking as Australia stick to Ashes blueprint

Captain unconcerned after being dismissed by Jofra Archer short ball and says "message won't change" after Lord's draw

18-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig at Lord's

Australia hold out for draw, despite best efforts of Jofra Archer, Jack Leach

Steven Smith's concussion replacement Marnus Labuschagne scores fifty to help Australia avoid defeat

18-Aug-2019•The Report by Valkerie Baynes

Steven Smith hoping to be fit for Headingley Test after 'mild concussion'

Steven Smith's hopes of participating in the third Ashes Test will rest in the hands of Australia's medical team

18-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig at Lord's

Steven Smith withdrawn from Lord's Test due to concussion

Cricket Australia have become the first team to apply to the ICC for a concussion substitute under the new protocols

18-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig at Lord's

'They're not cricket fans' - Mitchell Johnson condemns booing of Steven Smith

Former Australian fast bowler says heckling Smith after he 'braved up' to bat again is beyond the pale

18-Aug-2019•Andrew Miller at Lord's

Jofra Archer proves natural born thriller after visceral Steven Smith duel

England's debutant shook up Lord's and knocked the previously serene Steven Smith off his stride

17-Aug-2019•Andrew Miller at Lord's

Madness of Test cricket sets up compelling finish to Lord's drama

England's fragile top order was again exposed by Australia's attack but there is time for a few more twists on the final day

17-Aug-2019•Andrew Miller at Lord's

'I can't get on the honour board unless I'm batting' - what Smith said to Langer

The Australia coach insisted Steven Smith was right to resume his innings although said he may have to reconsider his use of stem guards after the sickening blow from Jofra Archer

17-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig at Lord's

Steven Smith takes centre stage again on day of high drama as Australia give themselves a chance

Smith suffers brutal blows to neck and arm as Jofra Archer unleashes hell

17-Aug-2019•The Report by Valkerie Baynes

Steven Smith blow brings cricket to a standstill

The Australia batsman was able to resume his innings shortly after a sickening blow from Jofra Archer but it would have rekindled some awful memories

17-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig at Lord's

England fall short as Joe Root misallocates his resources

Nearly half of Jofra Archer's 42 deliveries on the third morning were left alone - not that he was the man for these conditions anyway

16-Aug-2019•Andrew Miller at Lord's

Australia's batsmen knuckle down to stem the blood loss

On previous tours, Australia would have crumbled in a session like this. Today, they escaped with only minimal damage

16-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig at Lord's

Jofra Archer claims maiden Test wicket as England take upper hand

Australia must turn to Steven Smith and Matthew Wade after struggling on rain-affected day

16-Aug-2019•The Report by Valkerie Baynes

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