England will begin their bid to reclaim the Ashes when they take on Australia in the highly anticipated first Test in Perth. The match will get underway on Friday morning at the Perth Stadium, which is set to host its first Ashes Test after taking over from the iconic WACA venue.

Its certainly surprising theyve given up that Gabbatoir factor, says former England all-rounder Chris Woakes about Australia electing to play first Ashes Test in Perth instead of Brisbane; England heavily beaten on last three trips to The Gabba,

An eagerly-anticipated Ashes series is almost upon us as England cricket attempt to win back the urn from Australia cricket. It is 15 years since England last triumphed Down Under, with the tourists failing to win a single Tests on three trips back to ...

Australia have suffered another blow ahead of the Ashes opener against England after fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was ruled out due to a hamstring injury on Saturday, further weakening their bowling attack after the loss of captain Pat Cummins.

West Australian newspaper slams Joe Roots record down under after England batter arrives for Ashes series; Root still to score a Test ton in Australia with best of 89; England captain Ben Stokes also