James Anderson is relishing being part of England's Test squad after missing out on the ODI series against New Zealand.
While England fell to yet another defeat at the WACA in December 2013, Ben Stokes announced himself with a brilliant century.
Dominic Cork believes England must target Australia spinner Nathan Lyon if they are to regain the Ashes this summer.
The Investec Ashes starts on Wednesday and so too does The Verdict. Bob Willis and Co are back to run the rule of the day's play.
England skipper Alastair Cook picks his top two Ashes heroes with two former captains and fellow Essex men getting the nod.
James Anderson says his sledging days are behind him but admits 'confrontation has benefited my bowling in the past.'
Paul Collingwood has warned Australia that Ben Stokes will not take a backward step in the Ashes battle.
Mikey Holding reveals all about his fellow Sky Cricket pundits, including which of them might go to sleep with their bat!
Moeen Ali believes the retirement of Ryan Harris is a big boost for England ahead of the Investec Ashes.
Joe Root has hit back at David Warner over his "ridiculous" explanation for punching him two years ago.
Three days ahead of the first Investec Test, England captain Alastair Cook picks his top three Ashes bowling spells.
Steve Smith says there is no extra pressure on him to perform during the Investec Ashes series.
Michael Clarke believes Ryan Harris, who has retired due to injury, is "as good as anyone who has played for Australia".
Australia took five wickets in 18 overs to beat Essex by 169 runs at Chelmsford in their second tour match.
Alastair Cook scores an unbeaten 235 at The Gabba in the first Test of the 2010/11 Ashes in Australia.
Andrew Flintoff runs out Australia captain Ricky Ponting at The Oval in 2009 to help England regain The Ashes.
Updates from Chelmsford as Australia face Essex on the final day in their last warm-up match before the Ashes....
England bowler Stuart Broad has led the tributes to Australian seamer Ryan Harris, who has been forced to retire.
Michael Atherton lifts the lid on his fellow Sky Cricket experts – and reveals which of them played with the most flair.
Four days ahead of the first Investec Test, England captain Alastair Cook picks his top four Ashes innings.