ENGLAND
Steve Smith reprieve leaves England facing narrow first-innings deficit
England's hopes of squaring the Ashes might have turned on the tiniest of margins at the Kia Oval as Australia's Steve Smith came desperately close to being run out by substitute fielder George Ealham in a pivotal moment in the fifth Test.
Harry Brook gives England hope in Ashes Test on opening day
England and Australia produced another culture clash on the opening day of the final Ashes Test, with Harry Brook keeping the hosts afloat.
Ben Stokes set for 'serious conversations' about knee operation during time off
England captain Ben Stokes is ready to have "serious conversations" about an operation on his troublesome knee injury in a bid to set him on course for another tilt at the Ashes in 2025/26.
Veteran James Anderson still has the hunger to perform for England
Effervescent seamer James Anderson is still motivated to perform for England in the final Ashes Test at the Oval.
England name unchanged squad for final Ashes Test as they look to draw series
England have named an unchanged squad for the final Ashes Test with a decision now required over seamer James Anderson's involvement at the Oval.
Australia retain Ashes as fourth Test ends in draw following day-five washout
England's hopes of setting up a winner-takes-all Ashes decider were wiped out by the Manchester weather, with a fifth day washout in the fourth Test handing the urn to Australia.
