The Ashes: News
Should England back Ollie Pope for Ashes 2025-26? Decoding stats
Former England captain Alastair Cook has urged the national team management to stick with Ollie Pope at No. 3 for the upcoming Ashes series.
Stuart Broad gives his verdict on Australia's current Test squad
Former England cricketer Stuart Broad has said that Australia's current squad is the weakest they have had since 2010.
'Less likely than likely': Cummins on featuring in Ashes opener
Australia captain Pat Cummins has admitted that he is "less likely than likely" to play in the opening Ashes Test against England on November 21.
Harry Brook welcomes Pat Cummins's potential absence from 1st Test
England cricketer Harry Brook has said that Australia's Pat Cummins's potential absence from the first Ashes Test could work in their favor.
Ashes: Starc fires 'Boland' warning amid Pat Cummins's potential absence
Mitchell Starc, Australia's star pacer, has warned England about the potential impact of Pat Cummins's possible absence from the upcoming Ashes series.
Andrew McDonald opines on Cummins's availability for 1st Ashes Test?
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has expressed optimism over Pat Cummins's chances of playing in the first Ashes Test. This comes despite a tight timeline for his return.
Marnus Labuschagne slams 3rd century across formats in 4 innings
Marnus Labuschagne, the Australian cricketer who was dropped from the Test squad for July's West Indies series, is making a strong case for his recall.
'Pat Cummins could play despite limited preparation': Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc has backed Pat Cummins to be ready for the 1st Ashes Test in Perth, even with limited preparation.
Ashes 2025/26: Will Pat Cummins feature in series opener?
Australian skipper Pat Cummins is likely to miss the opening match of the impending Ashes against England at home.
Hazlewood, Starc to play Shield match ahead of Ashes: Report
Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc are likely to feature in a Sheffield Shield match for New South Wales (NSW) against Victoria from November 10, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Sheffield Shield: Marnus Labuschagne slams ton in Ashes audition
Former world No.1 Test batter Marnus Labuschagne has sent a strong message to national selectors with a stellar performance in the Sheffield Shield opener against Tasmania.
Sheffield Shield: Konstas, Patterson fail to impress in Ashes audition
New South Wales (NSW) opener Sam Konstas's first Ashes audition of the summer ended in disappointment.
Australia's Beau Webster suffers injury scare ahead of Ashes
Australian all-rounder Beau Webster has been ruled out of Tasmania's opening match in the Sheffield Shield season against Queensland.
Sam Konstas falters in Sheffield Shield ahead of Ashes: Details
Sam Konstas's bid for an Ashes call-up started on a disappointing note as he was dismissed for just four runs on the first day of New South Wales's Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia in Perth.
Cameron Green confirms no bowling restrictions for Ashes: Details
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has confirmed that he won't have any bowling restrictions when the Ashes series begins.
Chris Woakes not in England's plans after Ashes: Rob Key
England men's cricket team managing director Rob Key has confirmed that Chris Woakes is not in their plans after the Ashes.
Harry Brook named England's vice-captain for Ashes; Will Jacks included
England have announced Harry Brook as the new vice-captain for the impending Ashes series against Australia.
Travis Head at No. 3 in Ashes? Ricky Ponting suggests
Ricky Ponting, the legendary Australian captain, has suggested that batter Travis Head should bat at No. 3 in the impending Ashes against England at home.
Injured Cummins to play 'significant' role in Ashes: Andrew McDonald
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed that injured captain Pat Cummins will play a "significant" role in the upcoming Ashes series Down Under.
Will England appoint new Test vice-captain ahead of Ashes?
England's cricket coach Brendon McCullum has hinted at a possible change in the vice-captaincy of the Test team ahead of the much-anticipated Ashes series against Australia.
Can Scott Boland's body endure all five Ashes Tests?
Australian fast bowler Scott Boland has expressed his confidence in being able to endure the entire Ashes series, if necessary.
Pat Cummins hopeful of regaining fitness ahead of Ashes
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has shared a tentative timeline for his return to bowling.
Ben Stokes resumes training ahead of Ashes: Details
England's hopes of winning their first Ashes series in Australia since 2011 have received a major boost with the return of Test captain Ben Stokes to training.
Jacob Bethell ready to seize Ashes opportunity following blazing century
Jacob Bethell, the young English cricketer, has expressed his readiness to seize a potential opportunity in the upcoming Ashes series.
'Will Pat Cummins manage workload in Ashes?' quips Irfan Pathan
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has questioned the decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah during the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England.
Can Pat Cummins overcome his back issues ahead of Ashes?
Australian captain Pat Cummins is facing a major fitness challenge ahead of the 2025-26 Ashes series Down Under.
England's batting line-up will be 'unbelievable' in Ashes: Josh Hazlewood
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood believes England will be bringing an "unbelievable" batting line-up for the upcoming Ashes series.
Will speedster Mark Wood make England's 2025/26 Ashes squad?
England speedster Mark Wood is gearing up for a return to competitive cricket with Durham next month.
Mark Wood hopeful of playing County Championship ahead of Ashes
England fast bowler Mark Wood is hopeful of making a comeback for Durham next month.
Sam Konstas gears up for crucial phase ahead of Ashes
Australian cricketer Sam Konstas is gearing up for a crucial phase in his career.
Marnus Labuschagne sets sights on Ashes return after Test axing
Marnus Labuschagne, the Australian Test star, has expressed his determination to return to the national side for this year's Ashes series.
Will Chris Woakes undergo shoulder surgery ahead of Ashes?
England all-rounder Chris Woakes has decided to skip surgery and go for rehabilitation to recover from the shoulder injury he suffered during the fifth Test match against India.
Most overs bowled by Ben Stokes in a Test series
The recently-concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between hosts England and India registered a ton of records.
Decoding Team England's narrowest defeats in Test cricket by runs
In a thrilling finish, India registered their narrowest-ever Test victory by defeating England by just six runs in the fifth and final Test at The Oval in London on Monday.
Listing bilateral Test series with most 300-plus team totals
The recently concluded fifth and final Test between India and England at The Oval has equaled a historic record in Test cricket.
Ben Stokes turns attention to Ashes following dramatic Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
England's Test cricket captain Ben Stokes has finally opened up about the upcoming Ashes series in Australia.
Listing bilateral Test series with most individual 50-plus scores
The ongoing Test series between India and England has set a new world record for the most individual scores of 50 or more in a single series, with the two teams collectively achieving 50 such scores.
Decoding captains with 750-plus runs in a Test series
Shubman Gill ended the 2025 Test tour of England with 754 runs.
Ashes: Australia's PM XI to host England in Day-Night match
Cricket Australia has announced a two-day Day-Night match between the Prime Minister's XI and an England Men's XI.
Ben Stokes emulates this double of Andrew Flintoff: Stats
Ben Stokes has become the first England captain to score over 300 runs and take more than 15 wickets in a single Test series.
England batters will be challenged differently in Australia: Steve Smith
Australia's former cricket captain Steve Smith has predicted a tough challenge for England's batters in the upcoming Ashes series.
England to play one practice match ahead of Ashes 2025-26
England will play a solitary official practice game against England Lions at Lilac Hill in Perth, before the all-important Ashes 2025-26.
Ashes: Ricky Ponting backs this player for No. 3 spot
Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting has endorsed all-rounder Cameron Green to keep his No. 3 position in the upcoming Ashes series.
Presenting highest successful run-chases for England in Test cricket
England defeated India in the 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds, on June 24.
'Have plenty to give': Usman Khawaja not thinking about retirement
Usman Khawaja, Australia's veteran opener, has confirmed his commitment to the national Test team.
England vs India, Test series: Ben Stokes eyes aggressive mindset
Ahead of the first Test against India, England captain Ben Stokes has stressed on the importance of winning.
Visiting spinners with most Test wickets in England
Across eras, England's swing-friendly decks have favored fast bowlers, making it tough for spinners to stand out.
England-India Test series as commercially important as Ashes: ECB CEO
Richard Gould, the CEO of England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), has said that a Test series against India is as commercially important as the iconic Ashes.
'India will miss aura of Virat Kohli': Ollie Pope
Ahead of the highly-anticipated five-match Test series, England vice-captain Ollie Pope has said that Team India will miss the presence and aura of Virat Kohli.
Joe Root rules out white-ball captaincy after Jos Buttler's resignation
Seasoned England batter Joe Root has firmly ruled out any possibility of stepping into the shoes of the captain for the white-ball team.
Australia, England to play historic Day-Night MCG Test in 2027
Australia and England will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket with a special day-night match.
Women's Ashes: Australia's Grace Harris eyes 16-0 sweep against England
Grace Harris, a key player of the Australian women's cricket team, has said that her team is eyeing a 16-0 clean sweep in the ongoing Women's Ashes.
Women's Ashes: Players call for inclusion of three Tests
Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner and England batter Tammy Beaumont have spoken in favor of having three Test matches in future Women's Ashes series.
Ricky Ponting discusses BGT's popularity in comparision to Ashes
The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) has set a new benchmark in the history of Australian cricket, drawing the highest crowd for a non-Ashes series.
Michael Vaughan believes 2025 Ashes will test England's Bazball method
Former batter Michael Vaughan has called the upcoming 2025 Ashes series a litmus test for England's 'Bazball' method.
Pat Cummins backs Usman Khawaja's aspirations for home Ashes farewell
Australian cricket team captain Pat Cummins has thrown his weight behind Usman Khawaja's dream of bidding adieu at a home Ashes series.
India to kick off new WTC cycle with England tour
The next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle will begin in June 2025 after the current cycle's final at the Lord's Cricket Ground.
Michael Clarke suggests Usman Khawaja to retire after BGT 2024-25
Former Australian cricket team captain, Michael Clarke, has opined that the upcoming fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 could be the perfect time for Usman Khawaja to bid adieu to international cricket.
James Anderson believes he could have played until Ashes 2025
James Anderson, one of England's most celebrated seamers, believes he could have played on until the Ashes series in 2025.
Boxing Day Test: Scott Boland reflects on Melbourne debut (2021)
Australian fast bowler, Scott Boland, has recalled his unforgettable Test debut in Melbourne. This comes as he gears up for the fourth Test against India at the same venue.
Ben Stokes urges England to focus on present, not Ashes
The England cricket team is gearing up for its last overseas Test of the year against New Zealand in Hamilton.
Ricky Ponting equates Border-Gavaskar Trophy rivalry with Ashes
Cricket Hall of Famer and former Australian captain, Ricky Ponting has compared the rivalry between Australia and India in the upcoming 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy to The Ashes.
Matthew Wade retires from international cricket: Decoding his stats, records
Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade has announced his retirement from international cricket.
Perth Stadium to host its 1st Ashes Test in 2025
Breaking a 40-year-old tradition, the Australian Ashes summer will start at a venue other than the Gabba.
Adam Zampa to play his 100th ODI, downplays Ashes prospects
Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa is on the verge of a significant personal achievement as he preps for his 100th ODI appearance.
Ben Stokes set to extend England contract till Ashes 2025-26
England cricket star Ben Stokes is expected to sign a two-year central contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Pat Cummins fires stern warning to Team India
Australia's Test captain, Pat Cummins, has issued a strong warning to the Indian cricket team led by Rohit Sharma, ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy on par with Ashes, says Mitchell Starc
Star pacer Mitchell Starc has equated the iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy held between India and Australia to the prestigious Ashes series.
Nathan Lyon dismisses retirement rumors, focuses on upcoming Test series
Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon has dismissed rumors of his retirement, stating that it's "too early" to consider such a move.
How has Pat Cummins fared as Australia's captain? Key stats
Australia's World Cup-winning skipper Pat Cummins is set to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL).