Sydney: Australian captain Michael Clarke has admitted he may not be fit for the first Ashes Test against England next month, with his long-standing back problem needing extended treatment and rest.

London: England insisted Monty Panesar's personal problems were behind him as they included the spinner in a 17-man squad for the defence of the Ashes in Australia.
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LONDON: Yorkshire batsman Gary Ballance said Monday he'd been taken aback by his inclusion in England's squad for the forthcoming Ashes tour of Australia but insisted he was prepared for the challeng

London: England know the bulk of a squad due to be announced tomorrow for a tour of Australia that will see them try to win a fourth straight Ashes series for the first time since the 19th Century.
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London: England today agreed to host India for five Test matches, for the first time in 50 years, when the team lands here for a long series which will also include five ODIs and a Twenty20 Internati

London: England's cricketers have apologized after team members were seen urinating on the pitch at The Oval as they celebrated the Ashes series victory over Australia on Sunday.
Warne slams English

Veteran fast bowler Brett Lee said Wednesday Australia must inject the fear factor into their attack and called for Mitchell Johnson to be recalled for the home Ashes series.
The former Test quick, w

Ashes 2013 series will be remembered for long, although not for the right reasons. Controversies have been the highlight of this series, casting a shadow on an otherwise brilliant performance by Engl

London: England came close to pulling off a surprise victory over Australia in the fifth and final test on Sunday but had to settle for a draw when umpires stopped play because of bad light.
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London: England and Australia drew the fifth Test as the Ashes series ended in a dramatic draw on the final day at The Oval today.
 
England, set a target of 227 to win after Australia captain Michae