Home  |  Live  |  News  |  Analysis  |  Schedule  |  Reports  |  Profiles  |  Betting Latest Ashes News at 18:46 GMT McGRATH PUNISHES WINDIES Australia are firmly in control after two days of the first Test with West Indies at the Gabba. More FLETCHER'S VISION AFTER TWENTY20 WIN Duncan Fletcher was convinced England could pull off Ashes glory after just one meeting with Australia. More PONTING - WE WILL STUDY ENGLAND Ricky Ponting has admitted Australia will study England's methods in an effort to regain the Ashes. More ALL ABOARD THE GRAVENEY TRAIN David Graveney is hoping to embark on a bright new era as England's chairman of selectors. More VAUGHAN: IT'S SINKING IN Michael Vaughan is only just starting to realise the scale of England's Ashes achievement. More GOWER LAUDS ENGLAND'S LUCK David Gower insists Michael Vaughan's England deserved their bit of fortune at The Oval. More VAUGHAN PREDICTS SHINING FUTURE Captain Michael Vaughan believes his England side can go on to 'great things'. More MILLIONS TUNE IN FOR ASHES CLIMAX More than seven million cricket fans watched England's Ashes triumph - giving Channel 4 its best ever day. More WARNE HAILS PIETERSEN Shane Warne has urged England to treasure Kevin Pietersen as long as they have him. More VAUGHAN THANKS FANS England captain Michael Vaughan paid tribute to the fans after the team's victory parade in London. More BOOKIES BACK AUSSIES DOWN UNDER Australia are already odds-on favourites to regain the Ashes in 2006. More IT'S PARTY ON AS ENGLAND PARADE The party afer England's Ashes win continued on into Trafalgar Square on Tuesday. More MEMORIES WILL LAST FOREVER - GILES Ashley Giles believes England's memories of winning the Ashes will stay with them "forever". More GRAVENEY COULDN'T WATCH FINALE Chairman of selectors David Graveney has revealed he left The Oval for two hours on Monday. More VAUGHAN WON'T REST ON LAURELS Michael Vaughan is already planning England's next great challenge. More GRAVENEY HAILS ENGLAND'S BELIEF Chairman of selectors David Graveney believes the key to Ashes success was England's inner belief. More LAWSON - BOWLING WAS THE KEY Reaction from the cricketing world to England's Ashes triumph. More PARADE TO CELEBRATE ASHES WIN Cricket fans are expected to pack the streets of London to celebrate England's stunning Ashes win. More WARNE CHALLENGES ENGLAND Shane Warne claims his Australian team remain the best in the world. More AUSSIES HAIL PIETERSEN The Australian media has hailed Kevin Pietersen's Ashes heroics. More FLINTOFF 'COULD BE MULTI-MILLIONAIRE' Max Clifford has predicted England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff could be a multi-millionaire. More ALDERMAN BLAMES AUSSIES' PLANNING Terry Alderman believes the schedule for Ricky Ponting's men helped England win the Ashes. More ENGLAND REGAIN ASHES AT LAST England regained the Ashes by drawing the final Test to wrap up a series win. More VAUGHAN HAILS ENGLAND HEROES Michael Vaughan praised the all-round effort of his team after their Ashes success. More HERO PIETERSEN LOST FOR WORDS Kevin Pietersen was "speechless" after leading England to Ashes glory at The Oval. More FLINTOFF HAILS UNBELIEVABLE DAY Andrew Flintoff hailed an "unbelievable day" as England clinched the Ashes. More WARNE GENEROUS IN DEFEAT Shane Warne was generous in defeat after England regained the Ashes. More FLINTOFF AND CO CAN CASH IN ON ASHES Andrew Flintoff and some of his fellow England's cricketers should now be able to earn several times their ECB salary. More SPORT PAYS TRIBUTE TO ASHES HEROES England's cricketers were the pride of British sport after winning the Ashes for the first time since 1986-87. More MAN ARRESTED OVER THREATS A man has been arrested after allegations of death threats made against the Australian team. More QUEEN HAILS 'MEMORABLE' VICTORY Even the Queen was moved by England's memorable Ashes victory on Monday. More ENGLAND SO CLOSE TO ASHES GLORY England need just one final push to regain the Ashes today - but are aware of the task they face. More VAUGHAN'S MEN ON BRINK OF HISTORY England ended day four of the fifth Test on the brink of Ashes success thanks to helpful weather. More HOGGARD HAILS 'HERCULEAN' FLINTOFF Matthew Hoggard accepted England had benefited hugely from the conditions on the fourth day of the final Ashes Test. More BUCHANAN: CREDIT TO FLINTOFF Australia coach John Buchanan refused to use the weather as an excuse for a poor fourth day at The Oval. More O'KEEFE EXPECTS SPARKS TO FLY Kerry O'Keefe believes the sparks could fly on the final day of the fifth and deciding Ashes Test. More WEATHER STEMS AUSSIE CHARGE Two hundreds from Australia's openers maintained their chances of retaining the Ashes on Saturday. More AUSSIES TO PLOW ON: HAYDEN Matthew Hayden reckons Australia will plough on rather than declare against England at The Oval. More PLENTY OF FIGHT LEFT - FLINTOFF Andrew Flintoff believes England are heading in the right direction in the final Ashes Test. More LANGER SPOTS WEAK LINK Justin Langer believes Australia have finally found an England weakness. More LANGER SHEDS LIGHT ON AUSSIE DECISION Reaction to the play on day two of the final Test between England and Australia. More AUSSIE GAMBLE MAY BACKFIRE A review of the action day two of the fifth and final Test between England and Australia. More GILES COULD BE KEY AT THE OVAL Shane Warne and Andrew Strauss both feel Ashley Giles may be the key to the Ashes decider. More ENGLAND SEE THE WARNE-ING SIGNS Aussie spin ace Shane Warne put the brake on England's Ashes romp on a tense day one at The Oval. More STRAUSS REFLECTS ON GREATEST KNOCK Reaction after day one of the final Ashes Test at The Oval. More PONTING CONFIDENT OF RETAINING URN Australia may need to win to save the Ashes - but not necessarily to save captain Ricky Ponting's job. More VAUGHAN: ATTITUDE MUST BE SPOT ON Michael Vaughan delivered a 'we'll be ready' promise ahead of the final Ashes Test. More VAUGHAN DEMANDS FINAL TEST FOCUS Skipper Michael Vaughan urged England to concentrate fully of cementing Ashes glory at The Oval. More McGRATH FIT FOR OVAL SHOWDOWN Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath will play in the Ashes decider at The Oval. More LILLEE BRACED FOR ENGLAND VICTORY Australian pace legend Dennis Lillee fears Enfland are strong enough to regain the Ashes. More FLEMING CONFIDENT AUSSIES CAN RECOVER Former star Damien Fleming urged Australia to take final Test inspiration from the 1999 World Cup. More ENGLAND WAIT ON JONES' REPLACEMENT England will not reveal Simon Jones' replacement for the deciding Ashes Test until Thursday morning. More VAUGHAN: AUSSIES TOP DOGS BY RIGHT England captain Michael Vaughan accepts Australia will definitely remain world number one beyond the summer. More PONTING: CRITICISM WOULD BE 'UNFAIR' Australia captain Ricky Ponting will not accept full responsibility in the event of series defeat. More SPORTS STARS SEND GOODWILL MESSAGES British sport's biggest stars have voiced their backing for the England team ahead of the fifth Test. More JONES LOSS HITS ENGLAND Marcus Trescothick says England have been dealt a big blow after Simon Jones was ruled out of the Oval Test. More WARNE ADMITS PRESSURE IS ON Shane Warne has admitted the pressure is on Australia like never before prior to the deciding Ashes Test. More AUSSIES WAIT ON McGRATH Australia will see how Glenn McGrath reacts to a strenuous fitness test in the nets on Tuesday. More WEATHER COULD AID ENGLAND BID England head into the final Ashes Test at needing only a draw and could receive a help from the weather. More INJURED JONES OUT OF FINAL TEST Injured England paceman Simon Jones has been ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Oval. More WARNE EXPECTS McGRATH TO BE FIT Shane Warne says Australian team-mate Glenn McGrath should be fit for the Ashes decider. More TRESCOTHICK EAGER FOR ACTION TO START England opener Marcus Trescothick is just 'desperate' for the deciding Ashes Test to start. More WESSELS BACKS ENGLAND FOR GLORY Former Australia Test batsman Kepler Wessels says England hold the aces heading into the final Ashes Test. More GRAVENEY CREDIT FOR LEADERS Chariman of selectors David Graveney paid tribute to the inspirational qualities of England's management team. More AUSSIES CALL CLARK FOR COVER Australia have called Middlesex seamer Stuart Clark into their squad for the final Ashes Test. More TRESCO GETTING BETTER OF AUSSIES Ignorance has proved bliss for Marcus Trescothick in breaking Australia's dominance over him. More MAHER BACKS NEXT GENERATION Former Australia batsman Jimmy Maher believes there is a host of talent waiting to come through. More ENGLAND'S GREEN AND PLEASANT PLAN Skipper Michael Vaughan is backing a campaign to get the whole of England singing 'Jerusalem' before the final Test. More ENGLAND 'UPBEAT' OVER JONES' FITNESS England are optimistic Simon Jones will be fit for Thursday's final Ashes Test. More FLETCHER PLEDGES FUTURE TO ENGLAND Duncan Fletcher has suggested he would like to continue as England coach beyond the 2007 World Cup. More HAYDEN PINNING HOPES ON WARNE Matthew Hayden is backing Shane Warne to help Australia retain the Ashes. More ANDERSON DESERVES RECALL - CHILTON Lancashire captain Mark Chilton has saluted James Anderson's work ethic. More McGRATH WILL RETURN FOR FIFTH TEST Australia paceman Glenn McGrath has declared himself fit for the final Ashes Test. More SHOCK RECALL FOR ANDERSON Paul Collingwood and James Anderson are in the England squad for the final Ashes Test. More AUSSIE BATSMEN MAKE HAY Australia got plenty of batting practice as they drew their tour match against Essex. More WE'RE IN A GOOD POSITION - HAYDEN Matthew Hayden warned England that Australia can still retain the Ashes. More COLLINGWOOD READY FOR CALL Paul Collingwood hopes England's momentum will not be disrupted if he plays in the final Test. More WATSON IN ASHES FRAME Shane Watson has one eye on the final Ashes Test after Hampshire's C & G Trophy success. More GAME MUST BUILD ON FEVER - DAVIES Cricket officials have been urged to learn from rugby's mistakes after the Ashes series. More BUCHANAN STAYS POSITIVE Coach John Buchanan was surprisingly upbeat after watching Australia toil in the field at Essex. More VAUGHAN TRIES TO KEEP IT UP TEMPO Michael Vaughan has warned England not to allow their levels of performance to drop. More ESSEX YOUNGSTERS THRASH AUSSIES Essex piled on a massive 512 for four against a strong Australian attack in the tour match at Chelmsford. More PIETERSEN STILL RESPECTS RICKY Kevin Pietersen admits he retains huge respect for Australian skipper Ricky Ponting. More TREMLETT UNDER SELECTORS' SPOTLIGHT England will be carefully monitoring Chris Tremlett's reaction to the big occasion on Saturday. More KASPROWICZ TALKS TOUGH Michael Kasprowicz admits old foes England are in an enviable position for next week's decider. More JONES WINNING FITNESS BATTLE Simon Jones' chances of being fit for the final Ashes Test at The Oval are vastly improved. More BECKHAM'S ASHES INSPIRATION David Beckham has admitted England's footballers are taking inspiration from the nation's cricketers. More BELL ENJOYING SPELL IN THE SPOTLIGHT Ian Bell views England's Oval showdown for the Ashes as a match to inspire future stars. More BELL HOPES TO FACE McGRATH England are hoping to prove their point to Glenn McGrath in person next week. More ELLIOTT URGES WATSON CALL-UP Matthew Elliott has urged Australia's selectors to consider drafting in Shane Watson for the fifth Test. More TAIT FIGHTING TO BE FIT Australia paceman Shaun Tait is set to feature in the final Ashes Test despite a shoulder problem. More ELLIOTT BACKING FOR UNDER-FIRE HAYDEN Former Test opener Matthew Elliott has leapt to the defence of top-order batsman Matthew Hayden. More VAUGHAN EXPECTS FAMOUS CLIMAX Michael Vaughan's England are bracing themselves for a do or die battle at The Oval next week. More BENAUD ASTONISHED BY ASHES SERIES Richie Benaud is "astonished" Australia still have a chance of retaining the Ashes. More GATTING BACKING ENGLAND Mike Gatting is excited about losing the proudest title of his career at The Oval next week. More LEE MAKES LIGHT OF VERBAL SPARRING Brett Lee reckons the Ashes have been contested in the 'best possible spirit'. More WAUGH EXPECTS AUSSIE REBOUND Steve Waugh believes Australia will retain the Ashes with a "convincing" victory at the Oval. More FLETCHER WANTS MORE OF THE SAME Duncan Fletcher is confident England can clinch a long-awaited Ashes victory. More FLETCHER TALKS UP PACE ATTACK Coach Duncan Fletcher says only injuries will stop England's pacemen dominating Tests for years. More TREMLETT WAITS ON JONES FITNESS Chris Tremlett is ready to answer England's call if Simon Jones fails a fitness test for the fifth Test. More LEE BUOYED BY LATE RALLY Brett Lee has urged his Australia team-mates to take heart from their foiled victory bid at Trent Bridge. More VAUGHAN BENEFIT SET FOR SELL-OUT Michael Vaughan's benefit match at Headingley on Wednesday is heading for a sell-out. More LEE SURPRISED BY FLINTOFF Andrew Flintoff's inexhaustible ability to raise the bar has taken Australia by surprise. More HOGGARD PREDICTS BRIGHT FUTURE Tail-end hero Matthew Hoggard believes England could be on the brink of a golden era. More GILES PROMISES OVAL ATTACK Ashley Giles has sounded a note of caution amid England's Ashes celebrations. More FLINTOFF REALISING DREAMS Andrew Flintoff admits the Ashes Tests have exceeded his own expectations. More PONTING WAITS ON McGRATH Glenn McGrath's fitness will be Australia's primary concern in the build-up to the final Ashes Test. More FLETCHER WORRIED OVER JONES Duncan Fletcher admits Simon Jones will struggle to be fit for the final Ashes Test. More FLINTOFF IS WORLD No 1 - GILES Ashley Giles believes Andrew Flintoff is currently the "best cricketer in the world". More PONTING MAINTAINS SUB STANCE Australia captain Ricky Ponting continued his attack on England's use of sub fielders. More FLETCHER - 'TEAM SPIRIT IS THE KEY' Duncan Fletcher has pinpointed team spirit as a key factor in England exceeding all expectations. More ENGLAND TRIO TO PLAY IN C&G FINAL Ian Bell, Ashley Giles and Kevin Pietersen can all play in Saturday's C & G Trophy final. More FLEMING: AUSSIES NOT GIVING THEIR ALL Damien Fleming has admitted only half of Ricky Ponting's side are pulling their weigh. More NOTHING WILL CHANGE - VAUGHAN Michael Vaughan will urge his England side to again be positive at The Oval. More RICHARDSON QUESTIONS AUSSIE FUTURE Mark Richardson joined in New Zealand's national pastime - kicking Aussies when they're down. More ENGLAND HOME IN ON ASHES GLORY England beat Australia by three wickets in the fourth Test to take a 2-1 lead in the Ashes series. More PONTING AND KATICH FINED Australia captain Ricky Ponting and team-mate Simon Katich have been fined by match referee Ranjan Madugalle. More VAUGHAN RELISHING 'EPIC' OVAL CLASH Michael Vaughan predicted an epic finale to the Ashes after England's tense victory at Trent Bridge. More MARSH: AUSTRALIA TOO SLOW TO REACT Former Australia wicketkeeper Rod Marsh has blamed the team's hierarchy for failing to make changes. More WAUGH: AUSTRALIA HAVE LACKED HEART Former skipper Steve Waugh accused Australia of lacking the hunger that made them an unbeatable side. More AUSSIES ON THE RACK Australia remain in big trouble after following on in the fourth Ashes Test at Trent Bridge. More PONTING SAYS SORRY Post-match reaction to Saturday's play in the fourth Ashes Test at Trent Bridge. More CRITICAL LETTER SPURRED JONES ON Geraint Jones revealed how a critical letter inspired his key role in England's fourth Test super show. More AUSSIE PRESS HAIL THE NEW BOTHAM The hard-bitten Australian press has been forced to acclaim England's new hero Andrew Flintoff. More ENGLAND TAKE CONTROL England dominated the second day of the fourth Test with Australia at Trent Bridge. More GILCHRIST: THIS IS A REAL TEST Reaction to day two of the fourth Ashes Test at Trent Bridge. More TRESCOTHICK BACKS VAUGHAN Marcus Trescothick is backing Michael Vaughan to stamp his mark on the remainder of the Ashes series. More PONTING CLAIMS OPPOSITE NUMBER Ricky Ponting claimed the wicket of Michael Vaughan as England closed on 229 for four at Trent Bridge. More TRESCOTHICK BEATEN FIRST UP England's Marcus Trescothick acknowledged that he was out to a good ball from Australia debutant Shaun Tait. More TAIT DELIGHTED WITH DOUBLE STRIKE Australia's Shaun Tait admitted to feeling some nerves on his debut in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge. More Player Profiles England Choose a player... 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