The Ashes: 4 days to go

England strenghten bowling attack ahead of Ashes

5 modern players who made their name through their Ashes exploits

Just 13 days until the @InvestecCricket #Ashes Test at Lord's & the @VeuveClicquotUK has arrived! #hic #LoveLords pic.twitter.com/4cOPz65Tt7
— Lord's Ground (@HomeOfCricket) July 3, 2015

#ASHES MOMENTS: Getting excited for the big series? Watch some classic moments from recent years: https://t.co/qVVB5Mi7S0
— Lord's Ground (@HomeOfCricket) July 3, 2015

4 days to go for the Ashes. pic.twitter.com/q7BIQqldoj
— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) July 4, 2015

"I'm on my last warning from the ICC. These rules are being clamped down now, they're really honing in on players celebrating wickets and obviously a bit of banter on the field. If you walk towards a player the umpires are going to fine you, you've got to be smart with what you do," Warner was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.

Australia opening batsman David Warner on Friday insisted that the recent moves by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to crack down on sledging are taking the excitement out of the game.

Trevor Bayliss sees Brad Haddin as a coach-in-the-making

England cricket team director Andrew Strauss is convinced Alastair Cook is the best man to lead England into the Ashes, and said he will give the skipper no guarantee beyond this series.

Cook best suited to lead England in Ashes: Strauss