the Ashes

Wickets tumble on the opening day of The Ashes

England 215, Australia 75-4

The Ashes - 1st Test Match, Trent Bridge

A rather frantic first day saw 14 wickets fall as the ball swung under overcast skies at Trent Bridge. Peter Siddle picked up five for 50 as England, in what is becoming something of a habit at the beginning of test series, struggled to discover their batting form.

Australia started nervously - the...

Ashes summer (and winter) begins with English hopes high

England v Australia

1st Ashes Test Match, Trent Bridge, Wednesday 10 - Sunday 14 July

A dry Trent Bridge wicket in Nottingham will greet the touring Australians today at the beginning of back-to-back Ashes series.

The Aussies are the underdogs in the five match test series against England and further five contests down under over the winter.

England will know...