CRICKET

England captain Cook says the feel-good factor coursing through English cricket this summer has rubbed off.

England captain Alastair Cook expects to name all-rounder in the team at Lord's.

IBTimes UK sports editor Nick Howson previews the second Ashes test at Lord's.

England hold a 1-0 lead going into the second Ashes Test at Lord's from 16 July.

The 37 year old missed training on 14 July and could be replaced by uncapped Peter Nevill.

Tradition to share a drink after match, says paceman James Anderson.

Australia went 1-0 down in the series after suffering a 169-run defeat at Cardiff in four days.

England coach Trevor Bayliss has warned his side to not get carried away after going 1-0 up.

Stuart Broad and Moeen Ali take three wickets each as England take 1-0 series lead.

Australia need the highest score to win an Ashes Test to take a 1-0 series lead.

Ali put in a brilliant performance in the second day of the first Ashes test in Cardiff.

A prostrate Cook wasn't taken seriously by Australia's players – or his colleague Joe Root.

Australia trail by 166 runs after day two in Cardiff where England's bowlers toiled.

Joe Root says his century was one of the most satisfying moments of his career.

England close on 343 for 7 despite losing three wickets in the morning session.

Root makes 33 from 24 balls after Australia take a flurry of England first innings wickets.

Exclusive: Ashes winning bowler encourages sledging during upcoming series.

IBTimes UK previews the upcoming five-test Ashes series starting on 8 July.

IBTimes UK sports editor Nick Howson predicts who will emerge victorious out of England and Australia.

England face Australia in the first Ashes Test on 8 July. Find out how to follow the match live in the UK.

The 35-year-old's knee injury rules him out of the five-match Test series.

Trevor Bayliss has named the leg spinner in his side ahead of the first test next Wednesday.

Tourists cruise to 255-run victory in Canterbury,despite Bell-Drummond's excellent display.

England seeking to avenge 5-0 whitewash against Australia, which they suffered in last Ashes series.

Root's 68 off 46 and a New Zealand collapse saw the hosts ease to victory.

England face New Zealand in the one-off T20 clash on 23 June. Find out how to follow the match live in the UK.

Clarke praised England and said Australia have to be more consistent when playing away from home.

An unbeaten 85 from Bairstow saw England clinch a thrilling decider.

England face New Zealand in the fifth ODI on Saturday. Find out how to follow the match live in the UK.