Usman Khawaja leads Australia's strong reply in opening Ashes Test
Opening batsman Usman Khawaja scored his first century in England to help Australia fight their way back in the opening Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Saturday.
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Simon Jones interview: 2005 Ashes memories, injury setbacks and why Ben Stokes is special
“People have gone down different routes in life but as soon as you see each other again there’s just that smile, that’s all you have to do,” says Simon Jones, the former England fast bowler. “You know what it was like. You were part of a special team which did something extraordinary. And it will be with you until the day you die.”
England go for experience in Ashes opener against Test champions Australia
England have insisted they will be continuing with their aggressive brand of cricket in the Ashes series that starts in Edgbaston on Friday, but paucity of resources forced them to make a safe selection choice.
Ruthless Australia biggest test for England and 'Bazball' during Ashes
A famous quote from Mike Tyson goes something like this: "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth".
Dominant Australia thrash India to seal World Test Championship
Australia swiftly ended any hopes of a record-breaking India win to seal victory by 209 runs in the World Test Championship final at The Oval on Sunday.
World Test Championship final finely poised after India batsmen defy Aussie bowlers
Virat Kohli defied Australia on Saturday to give India hope of an extraordinary win in the World Test Championship final at The Oval.
Bowlers put Australia in total control against India in World Test Championship final
India were scrapping to stay afloat in the World Test Championship final after a top-order collapse left Australia in the driving seat on day two of the World Test Championship final.
WTC final: Australia in control against India at The Oval after Head's blistering century
Travis Head put Australia in charge on day one of their World Test Championship final against India and laid down a marker for the forthcoming Ashes with an sizzling century at the Kia Oval.