If Tony Hill gives a batsman out on an empty field, and no one is there to see it, is it out?

The Australian cricket team are bemused by a series of mystery patches on the Old Trafford wicket that look like they've been "burnt'' on.

In an ill-timed announcement destined to spark more criticism from frustrated Australian test cricket fans, the Melbourne Renegades announced the signing of fast bowler James Pattinson.

Live updates of the first Ashes test between England and Australia.

Some great names stand out on the path to the sport's 2000th test, a journey that NZ began unpromisingly.

Cricket's 2000th test starts at Lord's on Thursday, when England host India.

Shane Watson became just the second Australian to be named the the nation's best test and one-day international player last night.

Michael Clarke has called quits on Twenty20 cricket to concentrate on test cricket.

Australian captain Michael Clarke rushed to defend the reputation of Phil Hughes after Sir Ian Botham accused him of cheating.

England hold a first innings lead of 208 runs with three wickets remaining at stumps on day three of the fifth Ashes test against Australia.

Australia's Nine Network says the Australian cricket team's poor performance in the Ashes Test is to blame for the final episode of Shane Warne's chat show being dumped from the schedule.

Catch live scoring action of Day Two of the final Ashes test between England and Australia in Sydney.