Ashes

Wicketkeeper Peirson added to Australia's Ashes squad

The Queensland gloveman will meet up with the team in London ahead of the second Test at Lord's from June 28 at which point Inglis will return to Perth.

Hazlewood deemed fit for WTC final, Ashes after injury scare

Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood is expected to be fit for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India and the Ashes despite cutting his Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign short.

Anderson not expecting to play all five Ashes Tests

Veteran fast bowler James Anderson said he does not expect to play all five matches at next month's home Ashes series against Australia.

Lyon warns England over Ashes boundary ploy

Australian spin king Nathan Lyon dismissed concerns Monday that England could use short boundaries for the upcoming Ashes to supercharge their attacking "Bazball" strategy, saying it worked both ways.

Australia's Ashes win doesn't count, says Broad

England star Stuart Broad claims Australia's Ashes victory in 2021-22 does not count in his mind because Covid-19 restrictions made it impossible to function normally during the series.

Out-of-form Warner makes Ashes squad as Marsh recalled

Veteran opener Warner is fighting to save his career after a lean run with the bat that had some questioning whether his time was over

England want 'flat, fast' pitches for Ashes, says Stokes

Australia have not relinquished the famous urn since reclaiming it in 2017-18 but will face a buoyant England team who have won 10 of their last 12 tests under Stokes and head coach Brendon "Baz" McCullum

Tasnia Farin looks mysterious in new Ashes’ song

Recently, Tasnia Farin shared some photos on her Facebook, which have gone viral. Fans were left confused as to what happened to her smile and who she was looking for in the pictures. Well, the answers were revealed when Ashes posted a hint about their collaboration on their social media.

Stokes will be 'sweet' for Ashes, says McCullum

"I ... believe that the Ashes is the script that the skipper is waiting to write, so he'll be sweet. I don't have any concerns," he told reporters in Wellington at the conclusion of the drawn series with New Zealand

December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022

Celine Dion diagnosed with rare neurological disorder

Canadian singer Celine Dion said she has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called Stiff-Person Syndrome that causes muscle spasms and has led her to postpone some European shows.

September 3, 2019
September 3, 2019

Australia drop Khawaja, recall Smith

Australia have dropped top order batsman Usman Khawaja for the fourth Ashes test against England and recalled Steve Smith in their 12-man side after the former captain recovered from concussion.

July 30, 2019
July 30, 2019

Australia aim to pour cold water on England's summer

England are still basking in the glow of an epic World Cup triumph but if anything can throw cold water over their memorable summer it would be a first home Ashes series loss to Australia for 18 years.

February 9, 2018
February 9, 2018

No evidence of Ashes match-fixing, says ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) says that it had found no evidence of match fixing in the third Ashes test between Australia and England last year.

January 4, 2018
January 4, 2018

Australia snare Cook on review to rock England

Australia claimed the big wicket of Alastair Cook to take the early ascendancy on the opening day of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

November 30, 2017
November 30, 2017

Stokes signs for Canterbury amidst speculation of England return

Suspended England allrounder Ben Stokes signs with New Zealand provincial side Canterbury, fuelling speculation he is preparing for a dramatic Ashes call-up.

November 25, 2017
November 25, 2017

Smith's masterful ton gives Aussies the edge

Steve Smith produces a defiant unconquered century as Australia take the edge in the first Ashes Test at the Gabba on Saturday.

August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017

Root warns England new boys to expect Ashes barrage

England captain Joe Root warns his team's emerging young stars to expect a barrage of abuse "which hits you like a train" when they face old rivals Australia.

May 28, 2017
May 28, 2017

Government ready to mediate in Aus pay row

Sports Minister Greg Hunt says the federal government is prepared to provide mediation between Cricket Australia and players over the pay-dispute stalemate.

May 25, 2017
May 25, 2017

Smith plays down talk of Ashes strike

Australia captain Steve Smith has played down a tense stand-off in pay negotiations between the players' union and the national cricket board, saying his team is highly motivated to cut a deal and play the Ashes against England.