England Win The Ashes

England have beaten Australia by 197 runs with a day to spare in the fifth Test at The Oval to regain the Ashes. The breakthrough came when Andrew Flintoff ran out Rick Ponting just as he was forming a useful partnership with Mike Hussey that could have caused England problems. Steve Harmison proved his worth by getting three wickets and Graeme Swann's 4 wickets to add to his 4 from the first innings, showed that Australia's decision to leave out a spinner cost them the Ashes.

Andrew Strauss said, "It's hard to know what to say right now - it's an emotional moment, these things never come easily. At times we thought we'd never get there, but we've done it"

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Live Ashes - England v Australia

England's lead passes 320 after a wicketless first hour as they stretch their advantage over Australia on day three of the final Ashes Test at The Oval.

Ramprakash ready for Test call-up

Mark Ramprakash, 39, tells BBC Sport he would be thrilled to make a comeback for England in the decisive fifth Ashes Test.

Flintoff cleared for Ashes finale

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is expected to be fit for the final Ashes Test starting at The Oval on 20 August after swelling on his right knee eases.

Aussies win to level Ashes series

Australia beat England by an innings and 80 runs in the fourth Test at Headingley to level the Ashes series at 1-1.

England in dire straits

England closed day two of the fourth Ashes Test on 82-5 in their second innings, still 261 runs behind after Australia made 445.

England undone at the seams

Australia ended a dramatic opening day at the fourth Ashes Test on 196-4 after bowling out England for just 102 at Headingley.

Flintoff out, Prior doubtful

Andrew Flintoff has been ruled out of the Headingley Test, while Matt Prior is a major doubt after suffering a back spasm in the warm-up.

England sense Edgbaston win

Australia closed the fourth day of the third Ashes Test on 88-2 in their second innings, still 25 runs behind after England made 376.

Washout at Edgbaston

The third day of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston has been abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled.

England set to resume after delay

Play is due to start at 1200 BST after an hour's delay because of a wet outfield on day four of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

England 'can still win' - Flower

England coach Andy Flower says a result is still possible in the third Ashes Test against Australia despite a washout on Saturday.

Onions hails England's patience

Graham Onions says patience was the key to England's improved bowling display on the second day of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

Bowlers give England Edge

Australia collapsed from 126-1 to 263 all out in the third Ashes Test against England, who ended the second day on 116-2 in reply.

Wobbly start for England

England had an excellent morning in the field dismissing Australia for 263. After losing Cook for a duck England are now 41/1.


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Aussies make up for lost time

Australia expertly negotiated a tricky 30-over session on day one of the third Ashes Test to reach stumps on 126-1 at Edgbaston.

England v Australia 3rd Test

Overnight rain delays the start as England look to extend their 1-0 advantage in the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

Bell back for Edgbaston Test

Ian Bell will be recalled to England's middle order at Edgbaston after being named in a 13-man squad for the third Ashes Test.

Bell can shine in Ashes - Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan backs Ian Bell to succeed if he replaces the injured Kevin Pietersen.

KP out of Ashes series

Kevin Pietersen will miss the rest of the Ashes series after having surgery on his Achilles tendon injury.