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After England were rolled for 147 having elected to bat first in the Ashes opener, Nasser Hussain looks at Joe Root's decision at the toss, the omissions of Stuart Broad and James Anderson, a "perfect" day for Australia ...

Moises Henriques' second Big Bash fifty in four days powered Sydney Sixers to a 14-run victory over Hobart Hurricanes.

Rohit Sharma has succeeded Virat Kohli as India's one-day international captain and will now lead the side across all white-ball cricket.

Australia captain Pat Cummins expects Rory Burns' first-ball dismissal to go down in Ashes legend after England's decision to bat first backfired horribly on day one of the first Test.

Travis Head hit the third fastest century in Ashes history as Australia built a commanding first-innings lead over England on day two of the first Test in Brisbane.

Perth Scorchers escaped with a six-run win at home against Brisbane Heat in their opening match of the Big Bash League.

Scotland's national agency for sport has announced it is appointing a team of independent experts to carry out a full review of racism within Scottish cricket.

Rory Burns has etched himself into Brisbane Ashes folklore. 

Rory Burns bowled first ball, Joe Root gone for a duck and five wickets on his captaincy debut for Pat Cummins as Australia dominated. Here is day one of The Ashes in a nutshell...

Pat Cummins enjoyed a dream start to life as Australia captain as he led from the front with a first Ashes five-for to bowl England out for 147 on day one of the opening Test.

The latest score from the first Ashes Test between Australia and England at The Gabba.