New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum smashes 195 against Sri Lanka

Stand-in skipper Steve Smith among the runs again as hosts recover on day two in Brisbane

Michael Clarke retires hurt as Australia reach 354-6 at stumps on day one in Adelaide

The green Empire State has been cited more than once by Barack Obama as an example to others

Mitchel Johnson helps Australia bowl South Africa out for just 287 in deciding test

Gamble pays off as the late call-up sees off South Africa’s vaunted attack

Australia lead by 311 runs after Day Two in Sydney after tourists slump to 155 all out by tea

England skipper determined to stay despite another crushing defeat

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

England limit Australia to 273-5 after dropped catches

Australia lead by 224 in first innings as England bowled out for just 136

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

All-rounder particularly hard on England’s newcomers

Century from Chris Rogers keeps tourist on the front foot in Durham

Victory for England at Old Trafford would ensure Ashes are retained once more

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

Finn’s flying start blows dark clouds away