Ashes

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The story from Lord’s

2 July 2023 0 comments

James Wallace runs through the early exchanges at HQ Day 1 stumps: Australia 1st innings 339-5 (Steve Smith 85*, Alex […]

When England finally broke Lord’s hoodoo

2 July 2023 0 comments

By Rich Edwards It was June 1934 when Hedley Verity spun England to an innings victory over Australia, taking 15-104 […]

Nathan Lyon’s Ashes could be over after ‘significant’ calf strain is confirmed

30 June 2023 0 comments

Nathan Lyon’s chances of playing any further part in the Ashes look slim after Cricket Australia confirmed he had suffered […]

Lyon has an impressive milestone in his sights at Lord’s

27 June 2023 0 comments

Nathan Lyon is set to play his 100th consecutive Test when Australia and England meet at Lord’s from Wednesday. The […]

Labuschagne overthinking is a real worry, insists Law

25 June 2023 0 comments

By Rich Edwards There were plenty of positives for England to take from Edgbaston, even in defeat. Foremost among them […]

How it all unfolded

25 June 2023 0 comments

Taha Hashim looks back at a thrilling first Ashes Test at Edgbaston Day 1 stumps Australia 14-0 (Warner 8*, Khawaja […]

Khawaja holds the aces for Aussies

25 June 2023 0 comments

The Australian opener’s epic performance at Edgbaston has added yet another chapter to an extraordinary career, writes Phil Walker Since […]

Ashes war of words is nothing new

25 June 2023 0 comments

Verbals are flying this summer but these two rivals have seen and heard it all before, writes James Wallace We’re […]

Crunch time at HQ

25 June 2023 0 comments

England v Australia 2nd Test preview June 28-July 2, Lord’s By James Wallace Zak Crawley’s whip-crack cover drive for four […]

What do England need to do to win the Ashes?

21 June 2023 0 comments

England are waking up to defeat in the first Test against Australia for the third Ashes series in a row. […]

Ponting: Australia’s method has stood up against ‘Bazball’

21 June 2023 0 comments

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes England will be left questioning their ‘Bazball’ approach after Ben Stokes’ side lost an […]

Cummins the hero as Australia go one up

21 June 2023 0 comments

Australia captain Pat Cummins led his side to a remarkable two-wicket victory in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston, holding his […]

England hopes of victory frustrated by rain at Edgbaston

20 June 2023 0 comments

England’s hopes of pressing for a fifth-day victory in their Ashes opener against Australia suffered a frustrating start as the […]

Khawaja builds to frustrate England

18 June 2023 0 comments

By Taha Hashim Usman Khawaja hasn’t had it easy when touring these parts. He struggled in 2013 and when he […]

Southern Vipers win Charlotte Edwards Cup again

18 June 2023 0 comments

SOUTHERN Vipers successfully ensured the Charlotte Edwards Cup stayed in their trophy cabinet after beating The Blaze by seven wickets […]

Edgbaston Ashes Classics

18 June 2023 0 comments

This week’s 2023 instalment is the 16th Ashes Test played between England and Australia in Birmingham. We pick out five […]

Ashes just too close to call, says Buchanan

18 June 2023 0 comments

The former Australian coach expects a battle between one side that won’t retreat and another that will never surrender By […]

Gower gives Bazball the thumbs up

18 June 2023 0 comments

The former England captain is backing Bazball to emulate the impact of 1981 and 2005 to lift the mood of […]

Saker’s nous gives England the edge

18 June 2023 0 comments

Ashes winner Chris Tremlett tells Rich Edwards that England’s re-appointment of former bowling coach will pay dividends David Saker has […]

Superb Root ton lights up thrilling opening day of Ashes

16 June 2023 0 comments

Joe Root’s first Ashes century in eight years provided calm amid the storm as England and Australia traded blows in […]

Smith relishing Edgbaston return

14 June 2023 0 comments

Steve Smith is happy to be kicking off another Ashes series at Edgbaston, four years on from a performance he […]

Meet the Aussies

11 June 2023 0 comments

A lowdown on Australia’s 17-strong squad for the first and second Tests of the men’s Ashes series, starting this week […]

Flower joins the Australia backroom coaches

11 June 2023 0 comments

AUSTRALIA have added Andy Flower to their backroom staff ahead of the men’s Ashes series. “Hopefully, he doesn’t give too […]

England appoint three new scouts

11 June 2023 0 comments

THE ECB has announced the signing of three new scouts; James Foster, Richard Scott and Owais Shah. The trio will […]

Bairstow or Foakes, England have the upper hand

11 June 2023 0 comments

Jack Russell tells Rich Edwards that England have the edge over Australia behind the stumps whoever keeps wicket The selection […]

Ashes

The story from Lord’s

When England finally broke Lord’s hoodoo

Nathan Lyon’s Ashes could be over after ‘significant’ calf strain is confirmed

Lyon has an impressive milestone in his sights at Lord’s

Labuschagne overthinking is a real worry, insists Law

How it all unfolded

Khawaja holds the aces for Aussies

Ashes war of words is nothing new

Crunch time at HQ

What do England need to do to win the Ashes?

Ponting: Australia’s method has stood up against ‘Bazball’

Cummins the hero as Australia go one up

England hopes of victory frustrated by rain at Edgbaston

Khawaja builds to frustrate England

Southern Vipers win Charlotte Edwards Cup again

Edgbaston Ashes Classics

Ashes just too close to call, says Buchanan

Gower gives Bazball the thumbs up

Saker’s nous gives England the edge

Superb Root ton lights up thrilling opening day of Ashes

Smith relishing Edgbaston return

Meet the Aussies

Flower joins the Australia backroom coaches

England appoint three new scouts

Bairstow or Foakes, England have the upper hand

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