The ashes 2015 Features

How will you remember Michael Clarke? The man who took over from Ricky Ponting as Australia captain has had to hang up his boots, with the Aussie Test team down in the dumps after being mauled by their oldest foes. It's definitely not the best way for Clarke to bid adieu, but what will his legacy be?

The august venue has a special place in the heart of the former Australia captain, both from his childhood and later as a county and Ashes Test player.

Cricket has made a return of sorts to its gentlemanly nature with rival teams leaving the battle to bat and ball.

The England No. 5 was in such brilliant form in the first Ashes Test at Cardiff it appeared like he was striking a beach ball at times but don't be fooled into thinking Australia underestimated him

Steve Smith has the runs and reputation to become England's No. 1 enemy in The Ashes. And while acknowledging the prowess of enemies in The Ashes is like waving the white flag, Steve Smith is determined to silence the Three Lions and walk away with the biggest prize of the hunt - respect.

Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie says the coach Darren Lehmann's

Yorkshire leg-spinner is in form but we really should know if he can cut it at Test level with an Ashes series starting next.

Alastair Cook's time as a Test opener will continue as long as his appetite and form remain but this summer's series against Australia could mark the end of his captaincy.

Steve Smith and Adam Voges are in ominous form with the bat, while in Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood the tourists have two potentially devastating quicks.