The Irish Times

Pakistan and Australia draw first Test dominated by batters

Australia only take four wickets across the whole game as Imam records two centuries

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 12:41

England take three late wickets but Australia end day two well on top

Hosts lead by 152 with seven wickets remaining as they seek 4-0 series victory

Sat Jan 15 2022 - 13:05

Joe Root praises England’s determination after drawing against Australia

Captain says injury-hit side’s display in Sydney was ‘small step forward’

Sun Jan 09 2022 - 22:28

Jonny Bairstow scores first century of England’s Ashes series

His first Test century in over three years gives England a rare moment of joy

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 09:35

Ashes series hangs in the balance as teams await coronavirus results

Second day of Melbourne Test started late due to testing of England team

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 16:13

Australia close to securing Ashes as bowlers strike in Melbourne

Covid scare in the morning far from ideal for tourists

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 10:43

Deja vu again as England’s collapse puts Australia in complete control

Competitive Ashes more akin to calamitous mismatch after Melbourne fiasco

Sun Dec 26 2021 - 18:25

England bowled out for 185 as Australia tighten grip on Ashes

The frustrated tourists’ top order crumbles on first day of the third test at MCG

Sun Dec 26 2021 - 13:24

England capitulate yet gain as Australia build huge lead in Adelaide

Good work of Joe Root and Dawid Malan undone by another batting collapse

Sat Dec 18 2021 - 12:08

After a non-existent phoney war, Australia and England are set for Ashes battle

Tourists remain underdogs but with Stokes back reclaiming the Urn isn’t a pipe dream

Tue Dec 07 2021 - 08:30

Chris Woakes: Personal issues won’t be used for sledging during the Ashes

England finally get their second warm-up under way with Ben Stokes in the wickets

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 09:01

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

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 07:42

Australia find their range to set up T20 World Cup final against New Zealand

Pakistan fall short as Matthew Wade and Marcus Stoinis tee off in Dubai

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 18:30

Australia have ‘plenty of options’ to handle England challenge

England side that has coasted to two victories now preparing for a very different experience

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 16:12

David Pocock leads initiative by Australian sport figures to highlight climate crisis

Ex-Wallabies captain launches campaign – The Cool Down – which urges nation’s leaders to take bold action

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 22:18

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

Sat Jan 16 2021 - 11:56

India dig in to salvage fine third Test draw with Australia

Tourists deliver impressive rearguard in Sydney to keep frustrated hosts at bay

Mon Jan 11 2021 - 08:15

Australia wrap up first Test victory after skittling India for 36

Tourists record their lowest innings score in 88 years of Test cricket

Sat Dec 19 2020 - 17:04

Maxwell and Carey’s mammoth stand guides Australia to ODI series win

Tourists recover from 73 for five to take third and final game at Old Trafford

Wed Sept 16 2020 - 21:46

Australia’s limited overs tour of England gets the all clear

Australian government has granted exemptions for outbound travel for cricket team

Fri Aug 14 2020 - 09:21

Cricket ban on using saliva to shine ball will only be temporary

Ban on use of spit by fielding side part of efforts to resume sport during Covid-19 crisis

Mon May 25 2020 - 08:41

Australia’s Pat Cummins sets new record for Indian Premier League

The 26-year-old has become the most expensive overseas buy ever in the league

Fri Dec 20 2019 - 01:00

Smith fails for once but his name is writ large on Australia’s Ashes triumph

England take final Test at the Oval to secure drawn Ashes series for 47 years

Sun Sept 15 2019 - 19:36

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

Fri Sept 13 2019 - 19:31

Root and Buttler half-centuries keep England’s head above water

Australia’s Mitch Marsh makes dramatic first appearance with four wickets

Thu Sept 12 2019 - 19:18

Australia in the driving seat against England

Fourth test win will see Australia retain the Ashes

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 19:24

Justin Langer: Australia must improve use of review system

Tourists denied win in second Ashes Test after running out of reviews at Headingley

Mon Aug 26 2019 - 14:33

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

Sat Aug 24 2019 - 20:03

England’s Ashes hopes fade as feeble batting display lets Australia turn screw

Joe Root’s side bowled out for just 67 in the first innings at Headingley

Fri Aug 23 2019 - 20:09

England ready to pounce on Ashes absence of Steve Smith

Captain Joe Root senses major chance to level series in third Test at Headingley

Wed Aug 21 2019 - 20:27

Labuschagne shepherds Australia to safety as Archer leaves mark

Steve Smith a serious doubt for third Test after suffering delayed concussion

Sun Aug 18 2019 - 20:46

Bairstow rescues England after afternoon middle-order collapse

Second Ashes Test day two: England 258, Australia 30-1

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 21:05

England capitulate as Australia draw first blood in the Ashes

Nathan Lyon takes 6-49 as hosts fall to a crushing 251-run defeat at Edgbaston

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 19:44

England’s Rory Burns not worried about the how, just the how many

Opening batsman puts poor form behind him with maiden Test century

Fri Aug 02 2019 - 19:36