The Irish Times

Steve Smith stands down as captain of IPL side Rajasthan Royals

Chief executive James Sutherland flying to South Africa as sponsors put team on notice

Mon Mar 26 2018 - 08:52

Nathan Lyon’s 2017 comeback reaches a peak in Brisbane

Off-spinner has turned career around culminating in fine first Test display at Gabba

Sun Nov 26 2017 - 15:16

India and Ashwin make light work of England to secure series win

Tourists thumped by an innings as they lose final four wickets in 30 ugly minutes

Mon Dec 12 2016 - 08:56

Bresnan denies involvement in Pietersen parody twitter account

Stewart insisted Broad, Swann and Bresnan all had access to ‘KP Genius’ Twitter account in 2012

Thu Oct 09 2014 - 11:07

Ricky Ponting backs Kevin Pietersen in bullying allegations

Former Australia captain says he witnessed senior England players haranguing fielders at close quarters

Wed Oct 08 2014 - 14:25

Graeme Swann says Kevin Pietersen book a ‘work of fiction’

‘The one person who fought to keep him in the side is the person he is assassinating: Matt Prior’

Tue Oct 07 2014 - 14:38

Sydney swansong beckons for vanquished English team

A cull is likely to end the Test career of several top names following the crushing Ashes series defeat

Fri Jan 03 2014 - 01:00

Burnt England looking for regrowth

Andy Flower has promised further changes for the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Thu Jan 02 2014 - 01:00

No spark for England as Ashes have gone cold

Boyd Rankin, the fastest bowler in the England squad, could make his debut

Mon Dec 23 2013 - 23:01

Scott Borthwick and James Tredwell called up by England

Inexperienced duo get their Ashes chance after sudden retirement of Graeme Swann

Mon Dec 23 2013 - 12:06

Graeme Swann’s retirement leaves England with a huge void to fill

One of the great English spin bowlng careers ends with immediate effect

Sun Dec 22 2013 - 23:01

Graeme Swann retires and admits he has no regrets

England spinner will not play in final two Ashes tests in Australia

Sun Dec 22 2013 - 11:17

Cook wants Flower to continue as coach despite Ashes drubbing

Australia win third Test by 150 runs to regain the urn

Tue Dec 17 2013 - 12:21

Australia close in on Ashes victory

England (251-5) will need to bat through the entirety of the final day to save the test and keep the series alive

Mon Dec 16 2013 - 11:01

England come up short once again in Ashes

Sixth wicket stand of 124 keeps Australia in driving seat on first day of third test

Fri Dec 13 2013 - 10:25

Alastair Cook says it’s ‘do-or-die’ for England

Tourists’ captain ‘still looking forward to the fight’ ahead of crucial third Test

Thu Dec 12 2013 - 12:04

Andy Flower lays blame on batsmen

England need a result on their least productive Australian ground

Wed Dec 11 2013 - 01:00

Australia turn the screw as Clarke and Haddin make centuries

Second Test firmly in favour of home side after day two in Adelaide

Fri Dec 06 2013 - 10:31

Cricket Australia apologises to Monty Panesar

Tweet showed four Sikhs dressed as Teletubbies and asked “Will the real Monty Panesar stand up?”

Thu Dec 05 2013 - 17:54

Adelaide Ashes test in the balance after first day

England limit Australia to 273-5 after dropped catches

Thu Dec 05 2013 - 10:22

Tim Bresnan could return for England in second Test

Australia also preparing for inclusion of Monty Panesar as well as Graeme Swann

Tue Dec 03 2013 - 01:00

Stuart Broad silences the boo boys in first test

England bowler gives tourists the advantage as Australia left hanging on at 273-8

Thu Nov 21 2013 - 11:36

Captain Morgan insists no rum deal for Irish fans at Malahide

The Irishman captains a new look England side in front of a sell-out crowd in Dublin tomorrow

Mon Sept 02 2013 - 16:49

England apologise for wicket behaviour at the Oval

Players issue statement ahead of opening Twenty20 international against Australians

Wed Aug 28 2013 - 21:01

England players on sticky wicket

ECB has launched investigations into allegations made in the wake of Sunday’s final test celebrations

Wed Aug 28 2013 - 10:36

Eoin Morgan to captain England against Ireland

Derry’s Boyd Rankin also included in England panel for match against Ireland in Dublin

Tue Aug 27 2013 - 11:54

Watson’s century gives Australia the upper hand

All-rounder particularly hard on England’s newcomers

Wed Aug 21 2013 - 23:00

England claim dramatic Ashes success as Australia collapse

Stuart Broad finishes with 11 wickets to help secure 74-run win

Mon Aug 12 2013 - 13:51

England lose Joe Root before lunch

Ashes hosts needed 75 minutes to rattle out Australia’s final five batsmen for 45 runs

Sun Aug 11 2013 - 14:00

Australia in control after slow opening day in Durham

Poor shot selection costs England as bowlers dominate

Fri Aug 09 2013 - 19:09

Imperious Clarke hits 187 to put Australia in driving seat

Australia turn the tables by reaching 527 for seven at Old Trafford

Fri Aug 02 2013 - 20:31

England remain hopeful Kevin Pietersen will be ready for Old Trafford Test

Tue Jul 23 2013 - 20:21

Australia are a laughing stock, says Michael Clarke

‘We’ve got so much support ... but we’re letting ourselves and our supporters down at the moment’

Mon Jul 22 2013 - 15:21

England lead by 264 runs in day of shambles for Australia

Peter Siddle saves some face as he takes all three wickets to leave England on 31 at the close of play

Sat Jul 20 2013 - 01:00