Who is Marais Erasmus? Controversial Ashes umpire sparks debate in cricketing world
Know more about Marais Erasmus, former cricketer turned international umpire officiating in all formats of the game.
Know more about Marais Erasmus, former cricketer turned international umpire officiating in all formats of the game.
The toss for the clash, which was supposed to be at 6:30pm Melbourne time, was delayed ahead of an inspection at 7.30pm local time.
Riding on Jos Buttler’s century, England defeated Australia by 16 runs to win the third One-Day International (ODI) and take…
Opener Jason Roy blasted 180 in 151 balls to hand England a comfortable five-wicket win against Australia in the first…
The veteran opener, back in the runs after a lean run, had a let-off on 153 to reach 173 not out at tea.
The 151-Test opener, resuming on an overnight 104, took his score to 134 off 244 balls at lunch.
"I'd like to think so," Root said when asked if Cook, Broad and Anderson would still be in the team in 12 months.
England are the current Ashes holders but go into the lion's den on the back of two 5-0 whitewashes in their past three tours.
The England and Wales Cricket Board have not yet ruled the vice-captain out of the Ashes series.
Meanwhile, Australia captain Steve Smith has targeted England's inexperienced batting line-up.
