England Vs Australia 2017

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.

Ashes 2017: Suspended Ben Stokes signs with New Zealand's Canterbury fuelling England call-up speculation

Canterbury said in a statement that Stokes had signed as the team's overseas player and would be eligible for a one-day match against Otago on Sunday.

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.