Call in the DRS, or not: umpiring in the spotlight at Edgbaston

Aug 1, 2019: Everyone makes mistakes, but there were probably several too many at Edgbaston

'I didn't know if I was ever going to play cricket again' - Steven Smith

Aug 1, 2019: Smith admits there were times during his ban for the Newlands scandal where he fell out of love with cricket

Stats: Steven Smith's ninth Ashes hundred

Aug 1, 2019:

Smith's magnificent return leads Australia's fightback

Aug 1, 2019: A wonderful century from the former captain lifted Australia from the tatters of 122 for 8 on a dramatic opening day to the Ashes

Pressure on BCCI to comply with National Anti-Doping Agency after Prithvi Shaw's suspension

Aug 1, 2019: The BCCI is the exception in the world of cricket: every other country complies with its national anti-doping body

Cricket's engagement with state schools 'nowhere near good enough' - Harrison

Aug 1, 2019: ECB chief executive pledges to double number of state schools playing cricket within five years, and hopes to seize post-World Cup opportunity to grow the game

Bangladesh news

Shakib calls for clear communication and rotation policy

Aug 1, 2019: Bangladesh allrounder wants team management and board to be in sync with cricketing decisions

James Anderson 'distraught' after handing England early Ashes injury worry

Aug 1, 2019: Anderson first tore his right calf muscle while playing for Lancashire against Durham at Sedburgh on July 2

Jofra Archer given chance to prove Ashes fitness in Sussex games

Aug 1, 2019: Seamer to continue injury comeback by playing in T20 and Second XI game

FAQs on terbutaline, the drug that got Prithvi Shaw suspended

Aug 1, 2019: Find out what terbutaline does to an athlete, and why it is on the WADA list of prohibited substances

Shannon Gabriel joins Gloucestershire for Championship promotion run-in

Aug 1, 2019: West Indian fast bowler will play final three games of Division Two season, with Gloucestershire well-placed for promotion

India in the West Indies and USA

Will Shikhar Dhawan keep his spot? Virat Kohli at No. 4?

Aug 1, 2019: Seven selection questions India will have to work through ahead of next year's T20 World Cup

England v Australia, 1st Test, Edgbaston

Live report - England v Australia, 1st Test

Aug 1, 2019: Follow all the action from the opening Ashes Test at Edgbaston in our live report

High Fives

Cool heads

Aug 1, 2019: Five cricketers who preferred the floppy hat to the cap

High Fives

Hang on, I'm not done yet

Aug 1, 2019: A wily spinner, a pace demon and three batsmen feature in this list of memorable Ashes comebacks

D'Arcy Short makes short work of Leicestershire in dominant win

Jul 31, 2019: Home side ease over the line to record their third win in five games in the competition

England strike right mix of youth and experience to claim consolation Ashes win over Australia

Jul 31, 2019: Australia walk away with 12-4 points victory after England win final T20I by 17 runs

Wayne Parnell's hard hitting overcomes Worcestershire wobbles

Jul 31, 2019: South African all-rounder rescued the Rapids after they had slipped to 35 for 3

Will richness of Jason Roy's promise be compromised by England's reckless approach?

Jul 31, 2019: In the long term, there are no shortcuts to Test success, in spite of England's recent home record

'I have a team I can work with' - Karunaratne sees good signs for the future

Jul 31, 2019: The search for a new bowling spearhead following Lasith Malinga's retirement, however, could make the team sweat