Ashes

Stokes says optimism, experience helped him cope with Ashes pressure

England captain Ben Stokes said on Monday that he had drawn on his natural optimism and experience as a player to help cope with the mental pressure of guiding England to a 2-2 draw in the Ashes series against Australia.

Cummins rues 'key moments' in drawn Ashes

Australia captain Pat Cummins was left to rue "key moments we didn't get right" after his dream of leading the side to an Ashes series win in England was scuppered on Monday.

Anderson got 'no interest in retiring'

England fast bowler James Anderson insists that turning 41 on Sunday will not push him into retirement, claiming he "has a lot more to give".

Stokes ready to have 'serious conversations' about knee surgery

England captain Ben Stokes is prepared to have "serious conversations" about an operation on his troublesome left knee as he eyes another tilt at the Ashes in 2025/26.

Green 'happy to bat anywhere' in quest for Ashes return

Cameron Green says he is prepared to bat in Australia's top order to reclaim a place in the Ashes line-up for their meeting with England at Old Trafford next week after missing the third Test due to injury.

Brook stars as England clinch a thrilling victory

Supporters headed to Headingley on day four hoping for more heroics from captain Ben Stokes on the ground where his incredible 135 not out earned England a dramatic victory over their old foes in 2019.

'England are about breaking records'

England are "about breaking records", assistant coach Jeetan Patel said on Friday as the home team contemplate a huge run chase against Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

Lyon's Ashes future in doubt as he arrives at Lord's on crutches

Nathan Lyon's prospects of playing any further part in the Ashes looked to be fading fast as he arrived at Lord's on Friday on crutches.

Stokes keeps faith with aggressive approach

England captain Ben Stokes said an "awkward" changing room meeting with a new fan of Test cricket has underlined his faith in the team's dynamic 'Bazball' method.

June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023

Historic Lord's provides 'special' stage for Ashes Test

Lord's will provide a fitting backdrop to this week's Ashes drama as the spiritual 'Home of Cricket' hosts the second Test between England and Australia from Wednesday.

June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023

England won't change attacking approach: Pope

England will not change their attacking philosophy in the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's this week despite falling agonisingly short in a thriller at Edgbaston, vice-captain Ollie Pope said on Monday.

June 26, 2023
June 26, 2023

Labuschagne seeks return to gold standard at Lord's

Marnus Labuschagne said he holds himself to a "higher standard" after his struggles in the opening Ashes test and is looking to rediscover top form in time for the second match at Lord's.

June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023

‘Ordinary’ wicket-keeping proved costly for England, says Ponting

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting says England have a lot of questions to answer after the first Test defeat to Australia at Edgbaston.

June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023

McCullum has 'no regrets' after Australia loss

England coach Brendon McCullum insisted he had "no regrets" about his side's tactics after a stunning two-wicket loss to Australia in the first Test at Edgbaston.

June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023

Australia, England fined for slow Ashes over rates

The International Cricket Council fined Australia and England 50 percent of their match fees on Wednesday for slow over rates during an otherwise thrilling Ashes opener at Edgbaston.

June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023

Broad eager to emulate England's 2005 Ashes heroes

Stuart Broad wants England to be involved in an Ashes triumph that equals the celebrated 2005 campaign even though the veteran seamer is hoping to avoid a repeat of the dramatic finale at Edgbaston of 18 years ago.

June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023

Broad revives England's victory bid

England's Stuart Broad took two late wickets to pile pressure on Australia as the opening Ashes Test at Edgbaston headed for a dramatic finish.

June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023

England pick paceman Broad for first Ashes Test

England have favoured Stuart Broad's experience over Mark Wood's raw pace for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston as they named their team on Wednesday.

June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023

Australia dominate Test batting rankings ahead of Ashes

Australia will head into the Ashes series with their batters occupying the top three spots in the men's Test rankings.

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