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Warner, Smith and the rain frustrate England's push

Alastair Cook carried his bat for 244 not out but England's hopes of victory were hampered by the weather and some obdurate batting

29-Dec-2017•Report by Brydon Coverdale

Strikers secure second win after surviving late scare

Late blows from Steve O'Keefe and Ben Dwarshuis left Sydney Sixers needing eight off three balls, but Michael Neser sealed Adelaide Strikers' second win with three yorkers

28-Dec-2017•The Report by Alex Malcolm

Cook's masterful 244* builds commanding lead

Alastair Cook scored his fifth Test double century and added 100 for the ninth-wicket with Stuart Broad as England seized control of the fourth Test

28-Dec-2017•Report by Brydon Coverdale

Cook 'hurt and frustrated' at failure to influence series

Alastair Cook said he was proud to have showcased once again his ability to "go to the well" in recording his 32nd Test century

27-Dec-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Lynn, Ross lead Heat home with a ball to spare

Chris Lynn returned to action with a sparkling nine-ball cameo that ignited a successful chase at the Gabba

27-Dec-2017•Alex Malcolm

Australia blunted on day of toil

With Mitchell Starc missing and Pat Cummins unwell, Australia's attack struggled to make an impact having failed to add customary lower-order runs

27-Dec-2017•Daniel Brettig at the MCG

No day-night Ashes Test in 2019 - Harrison

Tom Harrison, the ECB chief executive, has effectively ruled out the scheduling of a day/night Ashes Test when Australia tour England in 2019

27-Dec-2017•Daniel Brettig at Melbourne

Cook's drought-breaking hundred puts England on top

Alastair Cook scored his first Ashes hundred since January 2011 to back up excellent work from England's pace attack on a day where the visitors dominated

27-Dec-2017•Report by Brydon Coverdale

Perth Scorchers defend 142 with Tye's five-for

The fast bowler derailed Melbourne Stars' chase with his clever pace variations and consigned them to their second loss in two matches

26-Dec-2017•Alex Malcolm at the WACA

Moeen's Ashes ills are low point of sickly day

Moeen Ali has had an unhappy Ashes tour and an attritional Melbourne pitch did nothing to alleviate the suffering

26-Dec-2017•George Dobell in Melbourne

Curran reveals truth of no-ball agony

Tom Curran became the third England bowler in recent years to miss out on a maiden Test wicket because of a no-ball - but it was because of over-ambition rather than carelessness

26-Dec-2017•George Dobell in Melbourne

England battle but Warner, Smith put Australia in charge

David Warner survived being caught off no-ball on 99 before Steven Smith cemented Australia's position in the evening session

25-Dec-2017•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Sore hand forces Smith to make technical tweak

Australia captain Steven Smith admitted that he may have to use more of his top hand and be slightly less wristy after copping a freakish blow to his hand at training ahead of the fourth Ashes Test

25-Dec-2017•Daniel Brettig at the MCG

For Australia, 'tis the season to be jolly

Brydon Coverdale previews the fourth Test at the MCG as Steven Smith chases batting records and Tom Curran may make a Test debut for England

24-Dec-2017•Brydon Coverdale

Warner yearns to break free of shackles

The aggressive Australia opener has not been as much of a pivotal influence as he would have liked to be in the series but aims to back his game and correct the trend

24-Dec-2017•Daniel Brettig

Starc pulls out of MCG Test with verbal bouncer for England

While withdrawing from the MCG Test with a bruised heel, Mitchell Starc shot back at England's suggestion of lack of depth in Australia's bowling resources

24-Dec-2017•Daniel Brettig in Melbourne

White, Cooper fifties carry Renegades home

The Renegades used their two biggest strengths - their bowling and their experience - to pick up a win against Brisbane Heat and go top of the table

23-Dec-2017•The Report by Tim Wigmore

England need 'little boy' Root to step up - Ponting

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has suggested that the England dressing room is "soft" and Joe Root has looked like "a little boy" in charge of the side

23-Dec-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

BBL clubs reminded of spot-fixing dangers

BBL clubs and players have been reminded of the processes under Cricket Australia's anti-corruption measures, even as James Sutherland denied allegations of potential spot-fixing in the game in Australia

23-Dec-2017•Daniel Brettig

Starc injury 'can drag on a long time' - Cummins

Pat Cummins, who suffered an injury similar to the one Mitchell Starc is carrying, says the nature of the bruised heel makes it a difficult one for the team management and medical staff to assess

23-Dec-2017•Daniel Brettig

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