Nov 3 (Reuters) - Australia cricket captain Steve Smith believes he must improve his body language on the field as he gears up for one of the biggest challenges of his captaincy in the five-test Ashes series against England.

Nov 3 (Reuters) - England all-rounder Moeen Ali and fast bowler Steven Finn will miss their first two matches of their tour of Australia because of injuries, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.

Nov 3 (Reuters) - England opener Mark Stoneman is looking forward to a verbal barrage from Australia during the Ashes series in which he hopes to nail down his spot in the test side, the batsman has said.

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's Regis Chakabva and captain Graeme Cremer put on an unbeaten eighth wicket stand of 91 to secure a draw in the second and final test against West Indies at the Queens Sports Club on Thursday.

Nov 2 (Gracenote) - Scoreboard at close of play on the fifth and final day in the second and final Test between Zimbabwe and West Indies on Thursday in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe 1st innings 326 (H. Masakadza 147, S. Raza 80, P. Moor 52) West Indies 1st innings 448 (J. Holder 110, S. Dowrich 103, K. Powell 90; S. Raza 5-99) Zimbabwe 2nd innings (Overnight: 140-4) H. Masakadza b Roach 5 S. Mire lbw b Roach

Nov 2 (Gracenote) - Scoreboard at tea on the fifth and final day in the second and final Test between Zimbabwe and West Indies on Thursday in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe 1st innings 326 (H. Masakadza 147, S. Raza 80, P. Moor 52) West Indies 1st innings 448 (J. Holder 110, S. Dowrich 103, K. Powell 90; S. Raza 5-99) Zimbabwe 2nd innings (Overnight: 140-4) H. Masakadza b Roach 5 S. Mire lbw b Roach

Nov 2 (Reuters) - Ben Stokes' participation in the Ashes would be an "absolute bonus" but England are preparing contingency plans after writing off the all-rounder for the series, coach Trevor Bayliss said.