Tim Paine set to miss Ashes after taking indefinite break from cricket
Australian wicketkeeper resigned the captaincy after 2017 texting scandal emerged
The Ashes loom into view with England and Australia embroiled in scandal
Two average sides are unlikely to inspire as racism and ‘sexting’ controversy rages on
Australia captain Tim Paine stands down amid sexting scandal
Pat Cummins the favourite to take up the role as Paine is still available for selection
Ashes will only go ahead if enough top players travel
Issues have arisen over Covid-related living conditions and quarantine provisions
England within touching distance of unlikely series draw in India
‘It would be a phenomenal achievement ... it’s a great motivator,’ says captain Joe Root
Rain halts Australia’s progress on day two at the Gabba
India make light work of hosts’ tail in Brisbane but early wickets leave them in trouble
Australia wrap up first Test victory after skittling India for 36
Tourists record their lowest innings score in 88 years of Test cricket
Steve Smith keeps up MCG love affair to give Australia the advantage
Batsman finishes day unbeaten on 77 against New Zealand on day one in Melbourne
New dad Denly makes career-best 94 as England take control
England build up lead of 382 at the end of the third day
Jofra Archer’s six wickets put England on top despite Steve Smith’s resistance
England lead by 78 runs as final Ashes Test keeps up its fast pace
Root and Buttler half-centuries keep England’s head above water
Australia’s Mitch Marsh makes dramatic first appearance with four wickets
Smith, Labuschagne and the rain do their best to frustrate England
Australia enjoy the better of opening day of fourth Test at Old Trafford
Ben Stokes: ‘It’s one of the two best feelings I’ve ever felt on a cricket pitch’
England’s Ashes hero says side can now take momentum into final two Tests
England dare to dream after batsmen finally offer some resilience
Joe Root ends day on 75* with hosts needing another 203 to secure improbable victory
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