Ben Stokes: Robin Smith’s death hits harder ahead of Ashes test

Ben Stokes and the England squad have been affected by the sudden death of Robin Smith. The England cricket great, who played 62 test matches, died in Perth on Monday at the age of 62.

England's Joe Root, Jofra Archer Record The Highest 10th-wicket partnership In Day-Night Test match

England's Joe Root and Jofra Archer have achieved a unique milestone in the pink ball Test during the second long-format match of the series against Australia.

Ben Stokes faces nervous Ashes injury wait after England set-back during second Test

England fast bowler Mark Wood has provided an Ashes injury update after missing out on the second Test match in Brisbane

New Zealand leads the West Indies by 96 runs after the 2nd day of the 1st test

New Zealand leads the West Indies by 96 runs after the second day of the first cricket test. New Zealand's first innings ended at 231 and the West Indies managed only 167 in reply, despite half centuries by Shai Hope and Tagenarine Chanderpaul.

How to listen to The Ashes on Test Match Special from anywhere in the world

The Ashes continue this week for Test 2 as Australia face England in the oldest rivalry in sport. The opening match went the way of the home side with the tourists giving up cheap wickets in the second innings.