CRICKET

England beat Australia by 347 runs to take a 2-0 lead in the five Test match series.

Peter Siddle has hailed England batsmen for their brilliant batting performances on the third day of the second Ashes test

England are in control of the second Test despite losing three late wickets after bowling Australia out for just 128.

Ian Bell claims England are in comfortable position after the end of first day's play during the second Ashes test at Lord's

Australia edge the opening day of the second Ashes Test but Ian Bell stands firm with another impressive innings as England close 289-7

Australia were expected to be down and out of the Ashes from the first day of the first test, but the side now have hope.

England skipper Alistair Cook doesn't believe reports of disharmony in the Australia ranks will have a bearing on the second Test at Lord's

Find out where and how to watch or listen live, as England host Australia in second Investec Ashes Test at Lord's

Mickey Arthur is seeking compensation of £2.44m from Cricket Australia after being dismissed just 16 days before the start of the Ashes.

James Anderson's 10 wickets in the first Ashes Test does not make England a one-man team according to Flower

Not showing cricket on terrestrial television is making the sport invisible, argues Alfred Joyner.

Ed Woodward says United will sanction the new manager's desires in the transfer window this summer

Brilliance, surprise, intrigue and controversy; the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge had everything, and why should we be surprised?

England lead the Ashes series 1-0 after defeating Australia by 14 runs in the first test match at Trent Bridge on Sunday

James Anderson took the final wicket in controversial circumstances as England beat Australia by 14 runs on day five of the thrilling first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.

England batsman Ian Bell is delighted after scoring his 18th test century on the fourth day of the first Ashes test.

England stand on the brink of victory in the first Ashes test against Australia after the tourists were reduced to 174 for 6 in pursuit of 311 to win at Trent Bridge.

Dominic Cork has backed Stuart Broad's controversial decision not to walk away during the third day of the first Ashes test

Bell's unbroken 95 wrests control of third test - but Stuart Broad's refusal to walk sparks fury at Trent Bridge.

Ashton Agar stole the show with 98 on debut as Australia took a firm grip of the first Ashes test against England after day two at Trent Bridge.

England bowler Steven Finn remains hopeful that his pace partner Stuart Broad would return to lead the English side's pace attack

Peter Siddle took five wickets as England stutter to 215 all out, before the England bowlers struck back to halt Australia at 75-4

IBTimes UK looks at England and Australia's key men going into the Ashes

IBTimes UK's resident Australian Vanessa Keller tells us why it's not all doom and gloom for Michael Clarke and co

IBTimes UK gives the lowdown ahead of the first test of the Ashes summer at Trent Bridge tomorrow.

The Middlesex seamer tells IBTimes UK why he has unfinished business against Australia

Graeme Swann predicts England's seamers will hold the key to victory in the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.

The Somerset opener continued his good form against Australia but his sudden omission from the England team leaves a sour taste

Fawad Ahmed could now represent Australia in the upcoming Ashes series after his citizenship application was approved.