Jul 31, 2019
Root and Paine’s different paths to Ashes captaincy
With the Ashes going underway from August 1, Joe Root and Tim Paine’s captaincy skills will be put to the ultimate test.
The Ashes
220 articles tagged with "The Ashes"
Jul 29, 2019
Top five funniest chants from the Ashes
Ashes, over the years, has had several memorable moments, but the fans have made sure there’s something extremely unforgettable about them as well.
Jul 29, 2019
The World Test Championship is finally here
The first Test match between England and Australia on August 1 will kick-off the World Test Championship.
Jul 29, 2019
Anderson could hold key to Ashes, says McGrath
Cricket’s oldest rivalry will be renewed again on August 1 at Edgbaston.
Jul 28, 2019
Ashes contest too close to call, says former Australia captain Steve Waugh
Australia have not won the Ashes in England for 18 years since Steve Waugh’s side triumphed 4-1 away in 2001.
Jul 28, 2019
Anderson and Broad key to Ashes glory, says Harmison
The Ashes, Test cricket’s oldest battle, resumes at Edgbaston from Thursday onwards, with England aiming to continue their golden patch.
Jul 27, 2019
World Cup winner Archer in England’s squad for Ashes opener
Archer, 24, could now make his Test debut against Australia on August 1st at Edgbaston.
Jul 26, 2019
Australia’s 17-man squad includes Cameron Bancroft for the Ashes
Australia’s 17-man squad for a five-Test Ashes series against England announced.
Jul 26, 2019
Australia’s Bancroft makes late Ashes call-up bid
Bancroft is back in Test contention after he was banned for his part in a ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town in March last year.
Jul 25, 2019
Ponting pinpoints mature Stokes as England’s key Ashes threat
Stokes played a crucial role in England’s World Cup triumph, re-establishing himself as a key player after an off-field incident that had threatened h...
Jul 24, 2019
Ashes to feature jersey numbers and Twitter is in splits
The England Cricket Board introduced their new personalised Test kit for the Ashes, and Twitter is certainly not loving it.
Jul 23, 2019
Five interesting facts about ‘The Ashes’
Being one of the oldest tournaments in cricket, The Ashes brings along an enormous history that many of us aren’t aware of. Here are some of the most...
Jul 23, 2019
The Ashes: A series steeped in history and records
With ‘The Ashes’ only a few days away, here are some interesting statistics related to the grand tournament.
Jul 22, 2019
Wood eyes Ashes role despite injury blow
Mark Wood has been sidelined from action for four to six weeks due to the injury he sustained in the World Cup final.
Jul 16, 2019
Stokes sets sights on Ashes glory after World Cup triumph
World Cup winner, Ben Stokes has now set his sights on the Ashes after delivering a man of the match performance at Lord’s on Sunday.
Jul 12, 2019
Bayliss will not stay on even if England win World Cup and Ashes
England head coach Trevor Bayliss has no intention of staying in the job, even if his side go on to win the World Cup and the Ashes.
Jul 7, 2019
James Anderson in Ashes fitness race after calf injury
Anderson, England’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker, will miss Lancashire’s next two four-day County Championship matches.
Jun 5, 2019
Ashes doubt for fatigued Australia Test opener Burns
The opener has been diagnosed with fatigue and burn-out stemming from a viral infection last year.
May 10, 2019
For Bairstow, winning the World Cup more important than the Ashes
For England’s Jonny Bairstow, lifting the 2019 ICC World Cup is more desirable than an Ashes win.
May 10, 2019
Will be ‘staggered’ if Archer misses out on Ashes: Vaughan
Michael Vaughan says he will be “staggered” if rising star Jofra Archer plays no part in this season’s Ashes series even though the fast bowler has ye...
May 7, 2019
Root talks up Archer’s Ashes chances
Joe Root believes Jofra Archer could find himself in Ashes action against Australia this season even though the England fast bowler has yet to play Te...
Apr 11, 2019
Bancroft eyes Ashes return as he takes up role as Durham captain
Cameron Bancroft says he has been “completely accountable” for his role in the Australian ball-tampering scandal as he prepares to make his county cri...
Apr 4, 2019
Hazlewood says tight Ashes schedule will force bowling rotation
Australian pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood has foreshadowed bowler rotations during this year’s Ashes series, saying the tight schedule will make it “ne...
Mar 25, 2019
Australia name ex-England bowling coach Cooley for Ashes tour
Australia on Monday appointed ex-England bowling coach Troy Cooley for their upcoming Ashes series as they bid to win the urn on away soil for the fir...