Ricky Ponting has challenged his new-look Australia side to produce something amazing in the Ashes as they try to defend the famous urn.

Andrew Strauss is confident Australia will suffer the full impact of Andrew Flintoff's frustration at his recent spell on the sidelines during the Ashes.

England spinner Holly Colvin has become the number-one bowler in the ICC one-day international women's rankings, meaning England boast the top batter and bowler in the women's 50-over game.

Warwickshire lost three of their top-order batsmen on the second morning of their LV= County Championship Division One match against Sussex.

England lost their top three in the morning session as Australia seized the early advantage in the opening Ashes Test. Mitchell Johnson struck twice to reduce the hosts to 97 for three by lunch.