Ashes 2019

Australian pacer Peter Siddle says he still has the hunger to 'pull on that Baggy Green' despite intense competition in Test side

Australian bowler Peter Siddle, who was out of action following a hip injury, is upbeat and wants to don the white jersey for the Kangaroos again.

Eoin Morgan interview: 'It wasn't hugely challenging to get players to buy-in to the aggressive brand of cricket'

Firstpost sits down with England captain Eoin Morgan to understand how England's fearless approach came about, the challenges he faced while instilling this approach, what makes Jofra Archer special and more.

England all-rounder Moeen Ali takes break from Test cricket after losing out on central contract for longest format

The 32-year-old all-rounder had lost his place in England’s World Cup-winning team before being dropped from the Test side after the defeat in the first Ashes Test

England speedster Jofra Archer earns central contract for Test, limited-overs cricket after stellar home season

The Barbados-born Archer, who only became England qualified earlier this year, is one of 10 players to receive a Test deal for the 2019/20 season

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar analyses reasons for Steve Smith's Bradmanesque performance in Ashes

Much was talked about the rivalry between Smith and England's fiery pacer Jofra Archer, and cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar analysed the 30-year-old's show in a video uploaded on his official Twitter account.

James Anderson, Stuart Broad's days of spearheading England's fast bowling attack are over, feels Michael Vaughan

Anderson managed only four overs in this year’s drawn Ashes series after aggravating a calf injury. Meanwhile, Broad excelled despite the absence of his usual partner and took 23 wickets at an average of under 27.

Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer promise bright Test future for England but Joe Root's men have areas to work upon

Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes were the top players for England in the drawn Ashes series against Australia but Joe Root's team needs to improve in both batting and bowling departments.

Ashes 2019: David Warner allowed England paceman Stuart Broad to "get into his head," says Australia coach Justin Langer

Warner, who registered a cumulative total of just 95, was dismissed seven times by Broad during the drawn contest and encountered jeers from home crowds following his role in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal

Steve Smith, Pat Cummins top ICC Test Rankings; Jofra Archer moves into top 40 for first time

Smith had started the series in the fourth position with 857 points before his surge in the rankings that came courtesy 774 runs in four Tests

Ashes 2019: Steve Smith says he was 'pretty cooked' mentally and physically following run-fest series against England

Few expected Smith to rediscover the form he had shown before being banished to the sidelines for 12 months for his role in a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa last year.