Cricket

England are the value ahead of the Fourth Test at the MCG but the form of Mike Hussey is a concern for would-be backers of the tourists. Either way, a draw is highly unlikely, says Michael Vaughan.

Unless you're an England backer or fan, you'll agree that Australia's fight-back in the Third Test was a much-needed one in order to keep this series alive and exciting. It did of course have anoth

A devastating spell of fast bowling from Mitchell Johnson has left England in deep trouble and another super effort from the left-arm quick would give England no chance. But big totals have been chase

Perth has the reputation for being the quickest and bounciest wicket on the planet but I have a feeling we're going to get a pretty good strip for this Third Test. It's all well and good people talkin

Everyone loves that classic Kaiser Chiefs song 'Ruby' so don't be surprised to hear the Barmy Army giving it their own rendition in Perth should England triumph. Little Ruby Anderson might have a t

Good things were expected by the English fans and media from the likes of Graeme Swann, James Anderson and Jonathan Trott ahead of this Ashes series but that wasn't necessarily the case with Alastair

There has been a steady stream of cash for Graeme Swann to be crowned the BBC Sports Personality of the Year next weekend. And if voters took the term ‘personality’ literally then you’d have to say th

The Australians are not used to defeat and consequently they are leaving no straw unclutched, no barrel unscraped and no loony selection discarded as they try to get themselves back into the series. H

With rain predicted for the first day and possibly the 4th this is an interesting market with the Draw no bet market even more interesting. Only three draws here in 14 years though a test match level.

Let's make one thing very clear - England's minds were not on the game against Victoria at the MCG. If being forced to play in such a meaningless fixture was irksome enough for the players, then fo