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Joe Root ends his long wait for a Test century in Australia by reaching three figures on day one of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Gloucestershire sign Australian fast bowler Gabe Bell for the first six matches of the 2026 County Championship campaign.

Somerset batter Will Smeed signs a contract extension to remain at the club until the end of the 2027 season.

Bangladesh secure victory over Ireland by eight wickets in the decisive third Twenty20 international in Chattogram.

Ollie Pope tells his England team-mates to “put on a helmet” after they were caught riding e-scooters in Brisbane without them.

Robin Smith was a key figure in the England side in the late 1980s and 1990s.

Will Jacks will play his first Test in three years as England include a spin option for the second game of the Ashes series against Australia.

England will continue to enjoy their time off in Australia during the Ashes despite media scrutiny, says captain Ben Stokes.

Robin Smith, who has died at the age of 62, was a fearless hero in a struggling England team, but had to battle his own demons after retiring from cricket.

Former England fast bowler Steven Finn explains why Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc excels with the pink ball before the day-night second Ashes Test.

Hampshire have signed Australia all-rounder Amanda-Jade Wellington for the entirety of the 2026 season.