Australia Vs England 2017

Highlights, Australia vs England, 2nd Test, Day 2 in Adelaide, Ashes 2017: Starc strikes before play abandoned on Day 2

Play has been abandoned for the day. Shame if you're Australian fan. Relief if you are Brit. And in case you are here for some good cricket, there isn't going to be any from Adelaide Oval for today. Early start for tomorrow. 08:30 IST, 13: 30 AEDT

Ashes 2017-18: Australia benefit from blunt-edged England attack in Adelaide Test, but losing Steve Smith sets them back

The three best batsmen in the Australian team have been dismissed and Australia haven't scored quickly. This is the best worst-case scenario for England having won the toss and put Australian in to bat.

LIVE Cricket Score, Australia vs England, 1st Test, Day 5 in Brisbane, Ashes 2017

Catch all the live scores and updates from Day 5 of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.

Ashes 2017-18: Steve Smith puts mind over manner to grind out resolute ton, spoils every English plan

Smith had taken his batting to a new level with three exceptional centuries in adverse conditions in India this year. But his century against England on Saturday was one of the most resolute innings of his entire career.

Highlights, Australia vs England, 1st Test, Day 4 in Brisbane, Ashes 2017

Catch all the live scores and updates from Day 4 of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.

Ashes 2017: England will be up against weight of history and Australia's formidable pace bowling trident

The overarching theme for the Ashes, however, is that all English batsmen must prepare for the blitz from Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood.

Ashes 2017-18: Peter Handscomb, Australia batsman with English roots, looking forward to banter with Barmy Army

Australia batsman Peter Handscomb is aware that due to his English parentage he is likely to be a target for abuse from some sections of opposing fans during the Ashes, and he cannot wait to find out what the Barmy Army has in store for him.

Ashes 2017: Steve Smith eager to improve body language as he gears up for England challenge

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh said recently that, with television cameras fixed on him, Steve Smith had to keep his emotions in check.

Ashes 2017: England captain Joe Root urges team to show character in Australia, dismisses comparisons to 2013 tour

Root said England were "completely different" from the team thrashed 5-0 on their last visit and should dwell on their Ashes victory on home soil in 2015.

Ashes 2017: James Anderson says England must end 31-year winless streak against Australia in Brisbane

A draw at the Gabba was enough for England to launch a successful Ashes tour of 2010-11, but Anderson wants to go one better to silence the home crowd.