The Ashes: England 'optimistic' Mark Wood will play in first Test against Australia after 'rapid' spell in nets

England fast bowler Mark Woods left hamstring given all clear on Saturday and he bowls absolutely rapid spell in nets ahead ...

'Rapid' Wood bowls in nets to boost Test hopes

Mark Wood's chances of playing in the first Ashes Test look to be increasing after the England paceman bowls a "rapid" spell ...

The Ashes: What to know about cricket's most storied rivalry

Few sporting contests carry the history, drama and aura of the Ashes. Born from a mock newspaper obituary in 1882 and symbolized by a tiny urn, the rivalry between Australia and England has shaped ...
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Cricket-Grateful Green primed for full-throttle Ashes opener

PERTH (Reuters) -Reeling from injuries to captain Pat Cummins and paceman Josh Hazlewood, Australia have received a boost ...

How much do you know about past Australia-England games in Perth?

Perth has hosted plenty of memorable moments, with metal bats, rapid centuries and rare England wins featuring in our quiz.

Australia expects as Golden boy Green aims for Ashes peak

In June, Pat Cummins declared that Green could be Australia's long-term No.3 after returning from injury as a specialist batter for the WTC final. It appeared to be a poisoned chalice, having batted ...

Skipper Ben Stokes defends England’s preparation for the Ashes cricket series in Australia

Skipper Ben Stokes has defended England's lack of warm-up matches ahead of the first Ashes cricket test against Australia in ...

Scott Boland and Brendan Doggett aim to make history for Australia in Ashes opener

If the two pace bowlers are picked in Perth, it will be the first time Australia have named two indigenous players in the ...