Australia’s Josh Hazlewood undergoing scans as Sean Abbott ruled out for Perth
Australia faced a double injury scare on Wednesday, with Josh Hazlewood undergoing precautionary scans in Sydney and fellow seamer Sean Abbott ruled out of the...
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Stokes bats away criticism of England’s Ashes preparations
Captain Ben Stokes denied Wednesday that England were undercooked for the Ashes series against Australia after a chorus of criticism led by legends Ian Botham...
Chris Woakes highlights ‘definite bonus’ for England ahead of first Ashes Test in Australia
England’s Ashes prospects have received an unexpected psychological lift, according to recently retired all-rounder Chris Woakes, who believes Australia has gifted a crucial advantage by...
Welcome to the Guardian’s 100 best players in the history of the men’s Ashes
Mark Waugh or Steve? Greg or Ian Chappell? Will it be England’s sepia-tinted Sydney F Barnes, the grumpy and moustachioed Jimmy Anderson of his day,...
Usman Khawaja calls for end of England fan’s ban after ugly clash with Australia team
Usman Khawaja has said he would happily accept the overturning of a lifetime ban for the England fan that abused him in the Long Room...
Chris Woakes happy as Australia give up ‘Gabbatoir’ factor in Ashes opener
Chris Woakes believes Australia have gifted England a psychological boost by hosting this month’s Ashes opener in Perth rather than their traditional stronghold at the...
England fan’s life ban for ugly Lord’s clash with Australian team may be overturned
An English cricket fan’s life ban following an incident involving Australia players during the Ashes Test at Lord’s in 2023 may be overturned, despite the...
Uncapped opener Weatherald in Australia squad for first Ashes Test
Uncapped opener Jake Weatherald was named Wednesday in Australia’s squad for the first Ashes Test against England, with Brendan Doggett and Sean Abbott included as...
Australia recall Marnus Labuschagne and include Jake Weatherald for Ashes opener
Jake Weatherald could make his debut in the first Ashes Test, while Australia have also recalled Marnus Labuschagne for the series opener in Perth. Opening...
Australia recall Marnus Labuschagne for Ashes with three uncapped players in first Test squad
Australia have recalled Marnus Labuschagne for the Ashes series opener against England in Perth, while springing a surprise with three uncapped players at the disposal...