The Irish Times

Zak Crawley’s maiden Test century puts England in early control of third Test

Jos Buttler shares in unbroken 205-run partnership as Pakistan punished

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 20:06

Theresa May watches as bloody-minded Leach frustrates Ireland

Sent in as a nightwatchman, the Somerset tailender fell just short of a century

Thu Jul 25 2019 - 20:53

Overblown head-butt incident could derail fragile England

Bairstow’s actions were innocuous but ECB have taken a grim view of Perth incident

Mon Nov 27 2017 - 13:28

Insults, vultures and blistering heat: The Ashes at the Gabba

Ahead of the Ashes the England squad have arrived in Brisbane full of hope and positivity

Mon Nov 20 2017 - 20:00

Joe Root and England in control against South Africa

Tourists lead by 261 runs after day three of the first Test in Durban

Mon Dec 28 2015 - 17:31

England’s Jonathan Trott retires from international cricket

Batsman’s return to side in West Indies did not prove successful

Mon May 04 2015 - 20:27

West Indies dominate first day despite Alistair Cook ton

England captain scratches 36 innings itch but falls to the final ball of the day

Sat May 02 2015 - 12:43

Cook and Trott give England solid platform in Grenada

Stuart Broad takes four wickets as England have better of rain-affected second day

Thu Apr 23 2015 - 09:08

West Indies face battle to save test as Ballance helps build big lead

England declare 437 in front on day four and stunning Jordan catch leaves Windies two down at close

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 08:58

England recover after another early innings collapse

Gary Ballance and Joe Root left to rebuild after openers Trott and Cook fail again

Thu Apr 16 2015 - 09:22

Sydney swansong beckons for vanquished English team

A cull is likely to end the Test career of several top names following the crushing Ashes series defeat

Fri Jan 03 2014 - 01:00

Burnt England looking for regrowth

Andy Flower has promised further changes for the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Thu Jan 02 2014 - 01:00

No spark for England as Ashes have gone cold

Boyd Rankin, the fastest bowler in the England squad, could make his debut

Mon Dec 23 2013 - 23:01

Graeme Swann’s retirement leaves England with a huge void to fill

One of the great English spin bowlng careers ends with immediate effect

Sun Dec 22 2013 - 23:01

Andy Flower lays blame on batsmen

England need a result on their least productive Australian ground

Wed Dec 11 2013 - 01:00

Tempers fray again in Adelaide

ICC may take action as things turn ugly between Australia and England

Sun Dec 08 2013 - 11:06

Tim Bresnan could return for England in second Test

Australia also preparing for inclusion of Monty Panesar as well as Graeme Swann

Tue Dec 03 2013 - 01:00

Celebrating the enduring flair of the amateur

‘He (Pollock) passed me at 20 miles, absolutely on the rivet ... and his ability to hurt was absolutely incredible’

Sat Nov 30 2013 - 01:54

Rory McIlroy admits to ‘mentally draining’ year

Northern Irish golfer has sympathy with Jonathan Trott after turbulent 12 months off the course

Wed Nov 27 2013 - 14:24

‘Heartbreaking’ to lose Jonathan Trott, says Stuart Broad

England bowler says players are fine with sledging but suggests Aussies went too far off the field

Wed Nov 27 2013 - 13:22

Australia have no intention of toning Ashes sledging down

‘We copped a lot in England, and we didn’t shy away from that’ - coach Darren Lehmann

Tue Nov 26 2013 - 16:07

Australia’s Peter Siddle says sledging will continue

Paceman says James Anderson brought it on himself and is a repeat offender

Tue Nov 26 2013 - 11:31

Trott out of Ashes tour with stress-related illness

England batsman had been labelled “weak” by Aussies as sledging continues

Mon Nov 25 2013 - 10:17

England captain Cook will accept Ashes ‘war’ on the pitch

First Test ends in acrimony after Australia win by 381 runs

Sun Nov 24 2013 - 12:49

Australia single out weak link Trott

Australia firmly in control as England continue to struggle in first test

Sat Nov 23 2013 - 12:51

England skittled as Australia take control

Australia lead by 224 in first innings as England bowled out for just 136

Fri Nov 22 2013 - 09:25

Aussies thrash England to take 1-0 lead

England captain Eoin Morgan makes 54 and Boyd Rankin takes a couple of wickets but Michael Clarke’s 105 the decisive knock

Sun Sept 08 2013 - 18:33

Captain Morgan insists no rum deal for Irish fans at Malahide

The Irishman captains a new look England side in front of a sell-out crowd in Dublin tomorrow

Mon Sept 02 2013 - 16:49

Australia edge slowly towards consolation Test win

Hosts adopt cautious approach at the Oval and claim 247 for four

Fri Aug 23 2013 - 20:18

Watson’s century gives Australia the upper hand

All-rounder particularly hard on England’s newcomers

Wed Aug 21 2013 - 23:00

England lose Joe Root before lunch

Ashes hosts needed 75 minutes to rattle out Australia’s final five batsmen for 45 runs

Sun Aug 11 2013 - 14:00

Australia in control after slow opening day in Durham

Poor shot selection costs England as bowlers dominate

Fri Aug 09 2013 - 19:09

Imperious Clarke hits 187 to put Australia in driving seat

Australia turn the tables by reaching 527 for seven at Old Trafford

Fri Aug 02 2013 - 20:31

England lead by 264 runs in day of shambles for Australia

Peter Siddle saves some face as he takes all three wickets to leave England on 31 at the close of play

Sat Jul 20 2013 - 01:00