Ashes 2015: James Anderson out of final test at The Oval

England fast bowler James Anderson will not play in the final Ashes test against Australia at The Oval due to a side strain, captain Alastair Cook said on 19 August. The 33-year-old, Englands leading test wicket taker, missed the fourth match at Trent Bridge which the hosts won by an innings and 78 runs to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series. Aug 19, 2015

Celtic and Malmo ready for Champions League challenge

Malmo finished their preparations for their first leg Champions League qualifier on 19 August against Celtic in Glasgow and the two Norwegians in charge of both teams said what matters is qualification and not any special rivalry just because they come from the same country. Aug 19, 2015

Ashes 2015: Australia batsman Chris Rogers announces test retirement

Australian opening batsman Chris Rogers confirmed on 18 August, that he will retire from test cricket at the end of the current Ashes series in England. Rogers had already indicated that the series would be his last and the 37-year-old told reporters in London he had no reason to change his mind. Aug 18, 2015