We have seen plenty of action throughout an Ashes series played in fast-forward - but not much in the way of frontline spin bowling.
Jacob Bethell explained why he wants to bat at No 3 for England and how the IPL made him a better player as he sat down with Sky Sports’ Nasser Hussain ahead of the final Ashes Test in Sydney.
Ben Stokes believes splitting up his 'Bazball' double act with Brendon McCullum would be the wrong solution for England's Ashes disappointment.
Australia's Steve Smith says he has no plans to follow team-mate Usman Khawaja into international retirement, increasing the prospect of one last Ashes trip to England.
Usman Khawaja has hit out against a culture of "racial stereotypes" in coverage of Australian cricket, declaring the sport is "still very white" as he announced his international retirement.
England's batters have taken quite the battering after numerous collapses contributed to a fourth successive Ashes series defeat in Australia.
Stuart Broad has warned that removing ECB managing director Rob Key could trigger a domino effect that puts Ben Stokes' position as England captain at risk.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch has received a demerit point after being deemed 'unsatisfactory' by the International Cricket Council Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.
Joe Root says it would be "silly" for England to change their management team after the Ashes defeat and insists the players are "absolutely committed" to the current set-up.
Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matthew Page was in a "state of shock" during a Boxing Day Ashes Test at the venue which lasted just two days and has vowed to "get it right next year".
Brendon McCullum is eager to stay on as England's head coach but admits his future is "up to other people" after losing the Ashes in just 11 days.
Sir Alastair Cook says the bowler-friendly MCG pitch on day one of the Boxing Day Ashes Test made for an "unfair contest".
England head coach Brendon McCullum has hinted at an unchanged batting line-up for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide while brushing off questions that his job could be on the line if the tour of Australia spirals out of control.
Joe Root told Sky Sports that England are taking inspiration from their Ashes fightback two years ago as they aim to stay in this winter's series as he explained why the Covid series in 2021/22 showed how important breaks from the game are for a team.
Australia opener Usman Khawaja says he remains committed to Test cricket as he waits to find out if he still has a role to play in the Ashes.
Nasser Hussain says England captain Ben Stokes' apparent rebuke of some members of his squad following the second Ashes Test reminded him of Jurgen Klopp's management methods.
Michael Atherton believes Brendon McCullum's saying England "overprepared" ahead of their defeat in the second Ashes Test was "a little bit tone deaf" and will have "wound supporters up".
Pat Cummins has officially returned to the Australia squad as captain as the hosts attempt to clinch a series win in Adelaide next week.
England's hopes of launching an Ashes fightback have been hit by the news that fast bowler Mark Wood will miss the rest of the series due to a left knee injury.
England's second eight-wicket hammering to Australia in as many Tests, leaving them trailing 2-0 in the Ashes, has prompted calls for change.
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