Gabba dramas show why pink-ball Tests are here to stay – and could save the format
It took just six deliveries for Mitchell Starc to work his magic with the pink ball. The dismissal of Ben Duckett in the first over...
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England feel sting of familiar Ashes pain on day of missed chances in Brisbane
It was good, it was bad, and then it was terrible. England may only trail by 44, but it feels like more. Day two at...
Ashes: Zak Crawley falls after leading early England fightback in second Test
England bounced back from two early losses in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, with Zak Crawley and Joe Root knuckling down to halt...
Ollie Pope locks down England No3 spot for the Ashes with hundred against the Lions
Ollie Pope struck the first century of England’s Ashes tour, locking down his spot at No3 ahead of next week’s opening Test. Pope scored exactly...
Ben Stokes signals 2027 Ashes readiness by signing new two-year central contract
Ben Stokes has signalled his desire to play in the 2027 Ashes at home after signing a new two-year central contract with England. Aged 34,...
Brendon McCullum confident England can throw off ODI batting blues in Ashes
Brendon McCullum has predicted that England’s batters will have no trouble shaking off the woes that have dogged their white-ball tour of New Zealand in...
Best moments of the English cricket summer
The thrilling England vs India Test series served up regular drama throughout, as well as individual brilliance from the likes of Harry Brook and Mohammed...
Potential heir to Ben Duckett shines in Metro final… yet ends up on losing side
One of the better summers of English cricket is enjoying a happy climax. Nottinghamshire are on the verge of deposing Surrey as county champions after...
Salt’s fine form adds flavour to question of who opens for England at T20 World Cup
Phil Salt’s opening remarks in his post-match press conference were a slight surprise. He had just hit 89 to win England’s series opener against Ireland,...
2026 Hundred could deny England Test players practice in fixture pile-up
England’s men’s Test players could be denied any team practice before next summer’s series against Pakistan because of a congested calendar that means the first...