Perth Test

'Very good': Perth's two-day Ashes Test pitch given highest possible rating

Under the governing body's four-tier rating system "very good" is the highest possible, characterising a pitch with "good carry, limited seam movement, and consistent bounce early in the match".

England slammed as 'brainless' after two-day capitulation in Perth

"It is simple. Brainless batting and bowling lost England the match."

'One of the most dominant overseas wins': India laud Perth win under Bumrah

Bumrah stood in as captain for Rohit Sharma, who missed the opener due to the birth of his second child, leading the tourists to a stunning 295-run victory on day four.

Australia vs India, 1st Test at Perth / Head defiant as India sense victory

At the break on day four, Australia were 104-5 with a defiant Travis Head not out 63 and Mitchell Marsh on five as they chase a near insurmountable 534 to win.

Khawaja to contest ICC reprimand over 'personal' armband

The Pakistan-born opener was reprimanded by cricket's global governing body on Thursday for wearing the armband during the 360-run win over Pakistan in the series-opener in Perth.

Smith turns to golf after below-par form

"Any sort of moment you can get to have a few days or a week just to get away from the game and get your mental side back to a position where you can go out and perform internationally, it's important," he said.