England captain Joe Root was 75 not out after sharing a stand of 126 in 53 overs with Denly that rescued his team from yet more top-order embarrassment at 15-2. read more

England vs Australia: Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood took five wickets as England slumped to their worst Ashes total in 71 years, with only Joe Denly (12) getting to double figures. read more

Australia then ended Friday’s second day on 171-6 in their second innings, a commanding lead of 283 runs. read more

This was England’s lowest Ashes total since 1948 and the fourth time in 18 months they had been dismissed for under a hundred in a Test. read more

With 355 wickets, Nathan Lyon is currently just one wicket behind legendary fast bowler Dennis Lillee and the spinner will have a chance to add this massive accolade to his name. read more

Nathan Lyon picked up three wickets on Day 2 of the second Ashes Test against England to join Dennis Lillee as the third-highest wicket-taker for Australia in Tests read more

Australia reached 30 for 1 at stumps on Day 2 of the second Ashes Test after bowling England out for 258. read more

England vs Australia: Jason Roy was dismissed for a duck in the second over as he edged a Josh Hazlewood delivery into the hands of wicket-keeper Tim Paine. read more

Hazlewood has seen off competition from left-arm quick Mitchell Starc, who was also included in a 12-man squad after paceman James Pattinson was omitted as part of a rotation policy. read more

“In the recent years, Australia has had a few injuries that have probably depleted our fast bowling stocks a little bit,” Richardson, who is rehabilitating after suffering a dislocated shoulder earlier in the year.’ read more

Australia have left pace bowler James Pattinson out of their 12-man squad for the second Ashes Test against England, with Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood vying for recalls. read more

The wicket is expected to turn which means that Australia may have to bench a few high profile names once again. In the first Test, pacers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood sat out with Pat Cummins, James Pattinson and veteran Peter Siddle playing. read more

With Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc chomping at the bit after missing out on the opener, Australia are not short on pace-bowling options but Cummins is keen to retain the spearhead role. read more

England might be forced to provide pacer friendly conditions which, according to Josh Hazlewood, can prove to be counter-productive for the hosts. read more

World Cup winners England are switching their focus to regaining the Ashes, with Australia desperate to beat their oldest enemy away from home for the first time since 2001. read more