England struggled with dropped catches, including those behind the stumps by Jonny Bairstow
Jos Buttler talks acceptance of criticism, Test cricket frustration, and focus on upcoming 50-over World Cup.
India's bid to win a 17th consecutive home Test series, however, hinges on the success of their three-pronged spin attack comprising Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.
Former Australian cricketer Simon O'Donnell is not in favour of opening batter David Warner getting a farewell Test, saying no one should have the right to pick and choose the venue and date of his choice.
Australian Off-Spinner Nathan Lyon is only the 6th player and the first bowler to play 100 consecutive Tests.
Cummins, in six months' time, has retained the Ashes, won the World Test Championship and the biggest of them all-- ODI World Cup in India.
'When you don't score runs in India, obviously you will get flak. KL Rahul hasn't been the only one'
Salman-Abhishek get ready for IIFA... Diana says goodbye to Cannes... Ali Fazal gets together with Gerald Butler...
Stars made their way to the Australian Open to cheer on Rafael Nadal.
'I grew up watching Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting, those guys winning Ashes series. It felt a million miles away from me playing cricket in the backyard and here I am a decade later in this position.'
A crowd of more than 22,000 at his home Sydney Cricket Ground rose for a final ovation as Warner left the field.
As an audience, we deserve better! exclaims Mayur Sanap.
Warner set new standards for explosive openers in his early years in the Test game
Steve Waugh said that Kohli is loved by the fans for his attitude of not being intimidated by an opposition.
Here are a slew of records that were scripted on Wednesday...
'I love playing here at Lord's. It's a nice place to play if you get in, you get good value for your shots and yeah, nice to get myself back up on the honours board again.'
McGrath shared a word of caution that promises to prolong Bumrah's career.
Former Australian batsman Mark Waugh has called for the scrapping of leg byes from all forms of cricket, saying the batting side shouldn't be awarded runs for missing the ball. The 54-year-old World Cup winner said the drafter of the rule "was a pretty ordinary batsman."
The day after quitting his job, Langer had a heated conversation with Freudenstein.
Pat Cummins could win the Ashes in England if Australia emerge victorious in the second Test, feels pace legend Glenn McGrath.
'...according to me Australia should have gone to India earlier. The preparation was not up to the mark at all. If you couldn't go to India, you should have gone to the UAE at least to prepare for a tour like this.'
Australian middle-order batsman Travis Head said being dropped for the opening Test in India came as a surprise after "robust" conversations with the selectors.
'Definitely Virat Kohli. He's No 1'
Rajneesh Gupta picks fun sledging through the decades.
Australia selectors have always been ruthless when it comes to shaking up squads for major tournaments and the Twenty20 side is primed for an overhaul following their exit from the World Cup on home soil, former opener Matthew Hayden said.
Shane Warne immortalised himself with the 'Ball Of The Century' on June 4, 1993 during the first Ashes Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Ashes is steeped in tradition but India versus Australia Test matches are bound by emotion.
Former pacer Michael Kasprowicz dismissed the hype around the Indian pitches and said Australia need to learn and adapt as they're typical Indian pitches.
Australia's Pat Cummins will contact Tim Paine before the Ashes opener on Wednesday seeking some late inspiration ahead of the fast bowler's debut as captain against England at the Gabba.
Australian spin great Shane Warne on Monday picked his fierce rival Sachin Tendulkar as the batsman to bat in any conditions and called his former skipper Steve Waugh a match saver rather than a match-winner.
A look at how India have fared in their World Cup opening games.
Will a caste census make tens of millions desert Mr Modi?, asks Shekhar Gupta.
Smith was removed from captaincy due to his involvement in the scandal in 2018
Mitchell Swepson - in just his second ever T20I - took the big wicket of Virat Kohli
Pace bowler Jamie Overton earned his maiden international call-up as he joined his twin Craig in the England squad for the third Test against New Zealand, starting at Headingley at Leeds from June 23.
With the Ashes set to get underway, Australian players reflected on the prestigious series and their aim for the upcoming tournament.
Of the last 15 Tests played in India, only two reached day five. However, the ICC does not think there is a problem with Tests rarely lasting full five days in India.
The documentary, which premieres on Prime Video this week, charts the success and failure of Cummins' team
