The Latest Breaking News from Mitchell Starc

Smith, Starc come to defence of George Bailey

Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith have pointed at Australia's success during George Bailey's time as chief selector, dismissing criticism of him during the Ashes.

AAP · Jan 8

England’s Ashes player ratings: Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope flop in 4-1 defeat by Australia as Jacob Bethell shines

England toiled to another Ashes humiliation at the hands of Australia

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Who fired and who flopped? Aussie Ashes player ratings

A look at how Australia's players fared in their 4-1 Ashes series triumph over England.

AAP · Jan 8

Jacob Bethell’s coming-of-age century offers silver lining for England as defeat looms in Sydney

Bethell – 22 years old and playing just his sixth Test match – had never scored a first-class hundred before hitting an unbeaten 142 at the SCG

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Bethell’s elegant first Test century presses pause on Australia’s Ashes party

Tourists lead by 119 thanks to 22-year-old Bethell’s Swiss-clock precision and despite Australia’s unremitting bowlers

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7

Jacob Bethell leads charge as England look to stave off defeat in Sydney

Bethell hit an excellent 79 not out as England shaved a 183-run first-innings deficit down to single figures.

The Independent UK · Jan 7

England attempt fightback after captain Ben Stokes limps off injured

Stokes left the field with a groin injury in his second over of the fourth day at Sydney.

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Jacob Bethell insists England remain driven in Ashes battle after punishing day

Australia had piled on a towering total of 518 for seven – 134 ahead – by the end of day three.

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Photo finish looms for player of Ashes series

The race for Ashes player of the series honours is too close to call, according to Australian Test legend Mike Hussey.

AAP · Jan 6

Root hits masterful century for England before Head leads Australia fightback

Joe Root’s 160 helped England to 384 but Travis Head responded with his own masterclass to lift Australia to 166 for two at the end of the second day of the fifth Ashes test

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5