All posts tagged "The Ashes"
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Ashes
/ 3 weeks agoBeefy in Brisbane: Phil Walker on Ian Botham’s last howl of protest
Ian Botham at Brisbane in 1986/87: 138 from 174 balls; 13 fours; four sixes By the winter of 1986, England have...
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Test Matches
/ 3 weeks agoLions ready to roar Down Under
EARLIER this week, 18 bright-eyed young cricketers flew out to Australia looking to burnish their reputations as the next generation of...
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Ashes
/ 3 weeks agoAshes analysis: The numbers behind England’s struggles in Australia
England’s miserable record in Australia since the famous 2010-11 series victory is well-documented but what are some of the underlying issues...
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Cricket Paper
/ 3 weeks agoAshes Special Edition: On sale Sunday 16th November
Join us for our Ashes Special edition; on-sale from this Sunday 16th November.
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Ashes
/ 3 weeks agoAshes flashbacks: Recapping rare moments of English positivity during Down Under drought
Think back to some of England’s best Ashes moments in Australia in recent history – what comes to mind?
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Ashes
/ 3 weeks agoEngland’s potential lack of Ashes intensity a ‘worry’ ahead of Perth opener for Ryan Sidebottom
England’s return to Australia for another crack at reclaiming the Ashes has reignited old debates about how to prepare for the...
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Ashes
/ 3 weeks agoMichael Vaughan: England’s cricketers need to copy Scottie Scheffler’s approach to improve
Michael Vaughan OBE believes modern cricketers should take inspiration from golf’s world No.1 Scottie Scheffler by playing and practising more regularly...
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Ashes
/ 4 weeks agoSteven Finn says Australian media jibes risk firing up England skipper Ben Stokes ahead of Ashes
Steven Finn believes the Australian media’s decision to “provoke” England captain Ben Stokes could backfire at the Ashes.
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Ashes
/ 4 weeks agoAshes analysis: Four talking points from Australia’s squad selection v England
Australia have named a 15-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth, beginning on November 21, with three uncapped players...
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Ashes
/ 4 weeks agoMatthew Hoggard on the 2025–26 Ashes: ‘England’s run rate could be Australia’s biggest headache’
Former England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard MBE believes England’s fearless approach under Ben Stokes could be the key to unsettling Australia...
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Ashes
/ 1 month agoWhat will Perth’s new fortress have in store for England and Australia in the Ashes opener?
The 60,000-seater Optus Stadium will become the eighth Ashes venue in Australia as Perth prepares itself to launch an Ashes series...
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Ashes
/ 1 month agoKey Duels of Ashes 2025: The eternal chess match between Joe Root and Nathan Lyon
Against the backdrop of belligerent strokeplay, the duel between the red-hot Joe Root and Nathan Lyon feels quietly different.
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Ashes
/ 1 month agoEngland’s top order misfires again as New Zealand wrap up series clean sweep
England’s top-order batters misfired again in their final international before the Ashes as New Zealand claimed a tense two-wicket win to...
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Ashes
/ 1 month agoShoaib Bashir backed to thrive in Ashes as England spinner returns from injury
Shoaib Bashir is raring to go for the Ashes and make up for the anguish he felt at his summer ending...
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Ashes
/ 1 month agoAustralia v England analysis: Revisiting past Ashes openers Down Under
It is now just over three weeks until Australia and England meet in Perth to get the Ashes series underway.
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England News
/ 1 month agoEngland struggle with the bat again as New Zealand clinch ODI series in Hamilton
England were limp with the bat again and not even a fired-up Jofra Archer could stop New Zealand moving into an...
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Ashes
/ 1 month ago‘Wait and see’ – Australia’s Alex Carey shrugs off Stuart Broad’s Ashes jibe
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey said England will have to “wait and see” after Stuart Broad claimed the tourists will face the...
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Ashes
/ 1 month agoMarcus Trescothick says bowler-friendly Ashes wickets could suit England
Assistant coach Marcus Trescothick insisted spicier, bowler-friendly wickets in the Ashes could play into England’s hands.
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Ashes
/ 1 month agoKey Duels of Ashes 2025: Ben Stokes challenges Pat Cummins in the battle of nerves
Few rivalries in modern Test cricket carry the same bare emotion and tactical depth as Ben Stokes vs Pat Cummins.
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England News
/ 1 month agoEngland beaten in ODI opener against New Zealand despite Harry Brook heroics
Harry Brook’s astonishing lone salvo with the bat spared England’s blushes but New Zealand drew first blood in the three-match ODI...
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Ashes
/ 1 month agoAre England’s Ashes preparations giving them the best chance of success?
England secured a 1-0 T20 bilateral series victory over New Zealand on Thursday morning, after the rain prevailed for the second...
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England News
/ 1 month agoEngland clinch T20 series win over New Zealand with Auckland washout
England’s third and final T20 against New Zealand was abandoned after just 22 balls in Auckland, leaving Harry Brook’s side celebrating...
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England Women
/ 1 month agoAsh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland inspire Australia victory over England
Ash Gardner made an unbeaten century and Annabel Sutherland produced a superb all-round display to help guide Australia to a dominant...
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England News
/ 1 month agoAmy Jones hoping England strike early blow against Australia at World Cup
Amy Jones hopes England can strike a much-needed blow against Australia when they meet at the Women’s Cricket World Cup on...
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Ashes
/ 1 month agoWhen does the 2025-26 Ashes start? Everything you need to know ahead of Perth opener
As enjoyable as it was watching Phil Salt and Harry Brook belting the ball around the Hagley Oval during the second...
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