Ashes

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A spirited show of bravery at least gives Root’s England a platform to build on

12 January 2018 0 comments

Chris Stocks looks at where England go from here after what’s been a long and gruelling winter Down Under Pain […]

The new Don

12 January 2018 0 comments

Steve Smith Matches: 5 Batting: 687 @137.40 The Aussie skipper was playing a different game to the others. At times, […]

England’s Ashes series ratings

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Contrasting form: Jimmy Anderson was England’s best bowler, while Moeen Ali struggled throughout PICTURES: Getty Images Alastair Cook 6/10 Matches: […]

SLEDGING WAR A NON STARTER

12 January 2018 0 comments

Sifting through the ruins of England’s Ashes campaign, Alex Narey, editor of The Cricket Paper, asks Adam Collins, our man […]

The Fab Four

12 January 2018 0 comments

Mitchell Starc Matches: 4 Batting: 44 @8.80 Bowling: 22 @23.54 Always looked dangerous with the new ball in hand and […]

BOLD NEW APPROACH IS A SILVER LINING FOR ENGLAND

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DEREK PRINGLE Running the rule: Chris Silverwood looks on as Liam Plunkett bowls PICTURE: Getty Images England’s bowling deficiencies in […]

Ashes results & stats

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AUS WON THE SERIES 4-0 It’s ours: Australia celebrate winning the Ashes First Test, Brisbane, Nov 23-27: England 302 & […]

STU STILL SURE CRANE will PROVIDE LIFT

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Tristan Lavalette speaks to Mason Crane’s mentor Stuart MacGill following a chastening Test debut for the leg-spinner Mentor: Stuart MacGill […]

Anthology of the ASHES

12 January 2018 0 comments

This superb anthology showcases 100 years of peerless writing on the Ashes from The Cricketer magazine. Insightful new contributions from […]

There is only one way for Joe to find the Root of his problems…

12 January 2018 0 comments

Derek Pringle suggests Joe Root takes a deeper look at the way county cricket gets England players prepared The talk […]

Those at the top should be held to account after this nightmare

12 January 2018 0 comments

Chris Stocks looks beyond the on-field failings to identify why the series ended in such a heavy defeat Rare success: […]

Cook’s magical MCG masterclass lifts Ashes spirits at last –how did we ever doubt him?

29 December 2017 0 comments

By Chris Stocks at the MCG History maker: Alastair Cook’s unbeaten 244 is the highest score by a visiting batsman […]

England women scoop top BBC prize

22 December 2017 0 comments

By Edwin Charles High note: Anya Shrubsole ENGLAND’S victorious Women’s World Cup squad had another trophy to lift last weekend […]

THE SMITH WAY: BEAUTIFUL UGLY

22 December 2017 0 comments

Tim Wigmore takes a forensic look at a run scoring phenomenon who is beginning to rival the greatest of all, […]

EVEN THIS AUSSIE SIDE MAY STRUGGLE ON THE 2019 TOUR

22 December 2017 0 comments

MARCUS NORTH Happier times: Stuart Broad on the way to his 8-15 at Trent Bridge in 2015 PICTURES: Getty Images […]

ASHES IN BRIEF

22 December 2017 0 comments

Hollioake’s daughter learns how to get tough IT’S as if they haven’t already suffered enough this past month – now […]

THERE’S FAR MORE THAN JUST IS AT PRIDE WHICH IS AT STAKE HERE!

22 December 2017 0 comments

The Ashes may have gone, but Peter Hayter suggests England still have plenty to play for at the MCG next […]

Introduction of Malan has come better late than never for England

22 December 2017 0 comments

By Richard Edwards DAWID Malan’s Ashes form suggests that he should have been handed an England chance far sooner – […]

How ironic it would’ve been for WACA to close in deluge

22 December 2017 0 comments

Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon, our Aussie journo double act, reflect on the final throws of the WACA Pleasure and […]

Major changes will surely be afoot as Ashes surrendered with two to spare

22 December 2017 0 comments

By Chris Stocks at the WACA That’s it! Australia celebrate as the wicket of Chris Woakes meant they regained the […]

When England delivered the perfect Christmas gift

22 December 2017 0 comments

Sam Pilger remembers the Boxing Day Test from seven years ago, where things couldn’t have gone much better for England […]

Finding those who succeed abroad always tough to do…

22 December 2017 0 comments

By Richard Edwards Success: Dean Headley THERE has been plenty of soul-searching in recent days as England supporters scrabble around […]

Stoneman: We are still motivated to do the job

22 December 2017 0 comments

Gutsy: Mark Stoneman has shown courage and glimpses of good form on the tour so far PICTURE: Getty Images Determined: […]

England need to adapt because away conditions will not change

22 December 2017 0 comments

With the Ashes gone, it is now damage limitation for England. But what can be done to prevent further losses […]

Australia v England

22 December 2017 0 comments

Fourth Test, December 26-30 Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, 23:30 (Dec 25) By Chris Stocks in Melbourne ENGLANDmay have lost the […]

Ashes

A spirited show of bravery at least gives Root’s England a platform to build on

The new Don

England’s Ashes series ratings

SLEDGING WAR A NON STARTER

The Fab Four

BOLD NEW APPROACH IS A SILVER LINING FOR ENGLAND

Ashes results & stats

STU STILL SURE CRANE will PROVIDE LIFT

Anthology of the ASHES

There is only one way for Joe to find the Root of his problems…

Those at the top should be held to account after this nightmare

Cook’s magical MCG masterclass lifts Ashes spirits at last –how did we ever doubt him?

England women scoop top BBC prize

THE SMITH WAY: BEAUTIFUL UGLY

EVEN THIS AUSSIE SIDE MAY STRUGGLE ON THE 2019 TOUR

ASHES IN BRIEF

THERE’S FAR MORE THAN JUST IS AT PRIDE WHICH IS AT STAKE HERE!

Introduction of Malan has come better late than never for England

How ironic it would’ve been for WACA to close in deluge

Major changes will surely be afoot as Ashes surrendered with two to spare

When England delivered the perfect Christmas gift

Finding those who succeed abroad always tough to do…

Stoneman: We are still motivated to do the job

England need to adapt because away conditions will not change

Australia v England

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