England vs Australia, 1st Test at Birmingham, Aug 01 2019 - Match News

Justin Langer places 'best problem-solver' Steven Smith above Virat Kohli

'The Three' block out the boos as Steve Smith's bubble proves to be the real fortress

Alarms, but no surprises as England sleepwalk to a familiar defeat

Steve Smith and Nathan Lyon will get better, Tim Paine warns

For Edgbaston 2019 read Headingley 1989

Australia's resurrection from 122 for 8 to a 251-run victory

Joe Root defends James Anderson selection after injury undermines England attack

Lyon and Cummins complete crushing victory for Ashes lead

Dobell: When England desperately needed their spinner to stand up, Moeen Ali failed to deliver

Steven Smith, Matthew Wade hundreds set up Australia for victory push

Steven Smith's rare twin hundreds in first Test of an away series

Steve Waugh leads praise as Steven Smith finds 'red-ball rhythm' with twin hundreds

Dobell: Four problems England must fix

Brettig: Steven Smith too good for England, but also Australia

England edge ahead in tight tussle but Smith looms large

Beauty in the battle as Rory Burns shows his resolve

Australia's method offers promise, if not results

Rory Burns' maiden hundred puts in England in control

Hold the obits; save the send-offs - Stuart Broad isn't done yet

Steven Smith sculpts the stuff of dreams

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

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

Stats: Steven Smith's ninth Ashes hundred

Smith's magnificent return leads Australia's fightback

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

What is the yellow symbol the Australian players have on their shirt collars in this Ashes series?

Why Smith '19 reminds us of Bradman '30

Smith's innings spoke of the beauty and power of human reform

Who has made the most runs in an Ashes Test only to end on the losing side?

Matthew Wade shines in Ashes on his own terms

Should Smith move up to No. 3, like Root?

Live report - England v Australia, 1st Test

'Smithy needs that big score to tick the last box' - Mark Taylor

Batting at No.3 'was completely my decision' - Joe Root on Ashes batting order

Jofra Archer Ashes debut delayed as he continues injury comeback

Edgbaston Factor offers England the edge as Ashes arrives with indecent haste

Quiet Australians at the Ashes? 'Maybe not' feels Joe Root

Where should Joe Root bat? How many runs will Steven Smith make this series?