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Joe Root and Harry Brook shared in England's highest partnership of the series to put the tourists on top after a storm-affected first day of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Doctors are hopeful of releasing former Australia batter Damien Martyn from intensive care, with the 54-year-old making a "miraculous" turnaround after being placed in an induced coma following a meningitis diagn...

We have seen plenty of action throughout an Ashes series played in fast-forward - but not much in the way of frontline spin bowling.

Harry Brook admitted he is in the midst of a battle against short-pitched bowling after surviving a notable scare during day one of the fifth Ashes Test as he helped England off to a strong start in Sydney.

Sir Alastair Cook says there has been "zero contact" with England regarding a possible role on the coaching staff - but that he would like to work with the side at "some stage in my life".

Joe Root hit a masterful century for England before a batting slump - including an abysmal dismissal for Jamie Smith dubbed one of the worst ever seen - and some sloppy bowling and fielding allowed Australia to fight bac...