The Ashes saved as Australian cricket resolves pay dispute

The players and governing body reach compromise deal a month after stars' contracts expire

David Warner Australian cricket
Australia vice-captain David Warner in action against Pakistan at The Gabba in Brisbane
(Image credit: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

This winter's Ashes series will go ahead as planned after Australia's cricketers resolved their pay dispute with the sport's governing body and agreed a new deal.

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