Adam Parore, a self-confessed king of sledging, has praised the new attitude in world cricket and admits to cringing at some antics from his playing days.

Former Black Caps seamer Dion Nash says he understands where Australia are coming from after they snubbed England's offer of post-match drinks.

Cricket's new world order of bonhomie has received a major setback - Australia has refused a drinks invite after the first Ashes test at Cardiff.

Looking at four crucial matchups before the Ashes series starts this week.

Eighteen months after battering the confidence of English batsmen, Mitchell Johnson has been fine-tuning his preparations for tomorrow's Ashes opener by peppering his teammates in the nets.

Steve Smith has delivered a verbal blow to England’s rediscovered confidence, saying they won’t “come close” to winning the Ashes based on both teams’ current form.

Andrew Strauss believes Alastair Cook must stop treating his teammates as close friends and impose himself as he stands on the threshold of becoming the first England captain to lose an Ashes series for seven years.

After this summer's Ashes heroics, it's hard to imagine an Australian side without Michael Clarke, Brad Haddin and Mitchell Johnson.

A century from Christchurch-born Ben Stokes was not enough to save England from losing the 2013 Ashes series today.

Public address announcer David Nixon was sacked on the spot from his match-day duties due to his individualistic style in England's tour match at Traeger Park.

England's Jonathan Trott has quit the Ashes tour due to a stress-related illness, after he was targeted for criticism by Aussie batsman David Warner and the media.

New Zealand umpire Brent "Billy" Bowden will officiate during cricket's Ashes series, which starts in Brisbane on November 21.