Tom Gibson

The experiment of using Kookaburra cricket balls in some rounds of the County Championship has been scrapped.

Bowler Mark Wood says he has "pulled up really well" from the England's first days training in Australia as he bids to be ready for the first Ashes Test in Perth.

The Ashes returns on 21 November and to get you in the mood we thought we'd Test your knowledge with a quiz.

Somerset batter and former England World Cup winner Fran Wilson retires from cricket to become head coach of Gloucestershire Women.

BBC Sport profiles the players in Australia's squad for the opening Ashes Test against England.

Australia's squad is older than England's and many are playing in their last Ashes, but they remain an outstanding team, says Stephan Shemilt.

The Ashes returns on 21 November and to get you in the mood we thought we'd Test your knowledge with a quiz.

Captain Ben Stokes extends his England central contract through to the end of the next home Ashes series in 2027.

Nottinghamshire's head groundsman Steve Birks is to retire in January after a successful 28-year career at Trent Bridge.

Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan believes an expanded World Test Championship would enable his side to play more regular red-ball cricket.

The BBC will deliver comprehensive coverage of the Ashes, with ball-by-ball radio commentary, video highlights, text updates and analysis.

After a slow start to the group stage where rain was discussed just as much as the cricket, India's eventual World Cup success showed what is possible when given the platform.