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England vs Australia, 1st Test - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Series: The Ashes, 2015 Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Date & Time: Jul 08-Jul 12, 11:00 AM LOCAL
Critics singled out Watson and Haddin as the players under the most pressure to keep their places.
ASHES 2015

Aussie media calls for Watson, Haddin to go

The futures of senior players Shane Watson and Brad Haddin were under scrutiny as critics homed in on Australia defeat at Cardiff.
Jul 12 2015
Joe Root's match-winning performance in the opening Ashes Test helped him move up in the ICC rankings.
ICC RANKINGS

Root moves up to fourth, Smith slips to second in ICC rankings

Steven Smith is no longer the top-ranked Test batsman while Joe Root has broken into the top five for the first time in his career.
Jul 12 2015
Michael Clarke wants Australia to bounce back the same way they did after their loss to New Zealand in the 2015 World Cup's league game.
ASHES 2015

Michael Clarke: Cardiff defeat was kick up the backside

Michael Clarke said the way his side bounced back at the World Cup after their defeat by New Zealand should encourage them.
Jul 12 2015
Joe Root was the Man of the Match for his important hundred in the first innings.
ASHES 2015

Clinical England win Ashes opener

Broad and Ali picked up three wickets each in the second innings to bowl out Australia for 242 and help England to a 169-run win.
Jul 11 2015
Alastair Cook and his team-mates walk off the field after securing a 169-run win in Cardiff.
ASHES 2015

Cook: England bowlers were special on a slow wicket

Alastair Cook was lavish in his praise for Joe Root while he was also pleased with the performance of the bowlers.
Jul 11 2015
ASHES 2015

The Ashes, 2015: Live Cricket Score of England vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 4

England take 1-0 lead #Ashes #EngvsAus
Jul 11 2015
Ian Bell walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket during play on the third day of the opening Ashes Test.
THE ASHES 2015

Bell still wary of Australia threat

Ian Bell insisted England would be anything but complacent despite leaving Australia with a mountain to climb to win the first Ashes Test.
Jul 10 2015
James Anderson, Ian Bell and Joe Root were the stars on Day 3.
ASHES 2015

Bell, Root shine as Australia face record chase

Joe Root proved a thorn in Australia's side yet again as England let their arch-rivals needing to set a new record the first Ashes Test.
Jul 10 2015
Joe Root and Ian Bell scored 60 apiece.
ASHES 2015

The Ashes, 2015: Live Cricket Score of England vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 3

Australia need 412 to win #Ashes #EngvsAus
Jul 10 2015
Moeen Ali came up with a fine all-round effort on Day 2 of the opening Ashes Test.
ASHES 2015

All-round Moeen Ali gives England upper hand

Moeen Ali's fine all-round performance overshadowed Chris Rogers' effort with the bat as England gained an upper-hand at the end of Day 2.
Jul 09 2015
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