As if making a good impression with Andrew Flintoff's Lions in Australia was not enough, Durham's Emilio Gay has lined up an unusual route to further his England ambitions.

The Aussie cult hero proved to be the chief destroyer of England in the first Test - but he's now revealed why he's on top of his game

Travis Head lit up the Perth Stadium on Saturday afternoon, producing what has been dubbed as one of the greatest Test match hundreds in cricket history.

The obscene outburst has been viewed by thousands of people on social media - with many asking what in the world happened.

Australian cricket legend Ian Healy has sensationally claimed England coach Brendon McCullum could be sacked if the tourists fail to bounce back from the Perth Test.

Pat Cummins is set to be included in Australia's squad for the upcoming second Ashes Test against England in Brisbane, according to reports.

Cricket legend Ian Botham has slammed England's stubborn stars following the first Ashes Test in Perth, bluntly declaring they 'might as well go home now' if they don't change their tactics.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RICHARD GIBSON IN PERTH: Jason Gillespie knows a thing or two about Ashes comebacks, featuring in both of the most recent series that were won from behind.

Australia 's biggest stars could sign long-term contracts worth $10million after Cricket Australia sensationally amended a long-standing pay deal.

An English cricket fan, who is travelling from Manchester to Australia to watch the Ashes without catching a plane, has opened up on the moment he suffered a 'broken nose and a fractured skull' following a motorbike accident.

The Ashes has suffered a second controversy involving golf in a matter of days after England cricket players were spotted hitting the fairways instead of the practice nets after their first Test shocker