The last days of summer 30 July 2023 0 comments OVAL OVATIONS – THE ASHES IN THE 21ST CENTURY A look back at Ashes Tests this century at The Oval […]
Passing on the legacy of Beefy 23 July 2023 0 comments RICHARD CLARKE AKA The Grumbler At the end of the first day at the Old Trafford Test, reserve umpire Martin […]
Moeen keen to prove ‘old is gold’ as England aim to keep Ashes dream alive 18 July 2023 0 comments England are hoping to prove that “old is gold” after banking on a vintage attack for their must-win Ashes Test […]
Can England beat weather to level Ashes? Fourth test talking points 18 July 2023 0 comments The men’s Ashes is tantalisingly poised with Australia 2-1 ahead with two to play and England on the up after […]
A thrilling finale awaits 16 July 2023 0 comments VIEW FROM DOWN UNDER THE MEL FARRELL COLUMN What a time it’s been for England Ashes fightbacks. After the first […]
Aussie Travis aims to be a-Head of the pack 16 July 2023 0 comments By Josh Stacey Travis Head has stolen a march on his Australian batting teammates by reaching a career-high in the […]
Selection dilemmas to ponder 16 July 2023 0 comments Fourth Test Preview (July 19-July 23, Old Trafford) by Jo Harman After a brief pause to calm our nerves and […]
Robinson says he is ‘100 per cent fit’ for fourth Test 14 July 2023 0 comments Ollie Robinson has given England a boost with the declaration he expects to be “100 per cent fit” for the […]
Cummins will not rule out omitting Warner for fourth Test 10 July 2023 0 comments Australia captain Pat Cummins refused to rule out axing David Warner for the Ashes run-in after the opener’s struggles against […]
We’re all set for another nailbiter 9 July 2023 0 comments By Taha Hashim Up, down, up went the umbrellas. On, off, on went the covers. It seemed that the rain […]
England select Tongue for Lord’s 27 June 2023 0 comments England have thrown rookie seamer Josh Tongue into his first Ashes Test after concerns over the readiness of spinner Moeen […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
England lose both openers between showers as Australia seize initiative 18 June 2023 0 comments England lost both openers under dark skies at Edgbaston as Australia seized the initiative on day three of a gripping […]
England earn single-figure lead as Robinson shines with the ball 18 June 2023 0 comments Ollie Robinson helped England salvage a slender seven-run lead on day three of the first Ashes Test, dismissing Australia for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ashes major talking points as Australia gear up for first taste of ‘Bazball’ 7 June 2023 0 comments One of the most hotly anticipated Ashes series of recent times is close at hand, with plenty of issues to […]
Lyon gets ready to roar again 4 June 2023 0 comments Sam Dalling speaks exclusively to Australia’s premier spinner ahead of the WTC final at The Oval Nathan Nathan Lyon is […]
England rebuff a show of defiance 4 June 2023 0 comments By Taha Hashim From contemplating retirement to the honours board. This game is mostly cruel, but hold on for just […]
Broad is kept so young by fine art 4 June 2023 0 comments DEREK PRINGLE @derekpringle If James Anderson is the perfectionist, Stuart Broad is the pragmatist – a bowler who finds what […]