England’s pink-ball warm-up snub branded ‘nonsense’ after Ashes humiliation
England have snubbed a pink-ball warm-up for the second Ashes Test despite their humiliating first-Test defeat in a decision described as “nonsense”. England went 1-0...
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Ollie Pope confident he can deliver under pressure for England
Ollie Pope believes he is more prepared than ever for the hostility of an Ashes series after fighting hard for his England place for the...
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 fit and firing for the Ashes after starring in warm-up match
England captain Ben Stokes announced his readiness for the Ashes with six wickets on the first day of their in-house warm-up against Andrew Flintoff’s Lions,...
Ben Stokes looks ready for Ashes in star showing against England Lions
England captain Ben Stokes announced his readiness for the Ashes with four wickets on the first day of their in-house warm-up against Andrew Flintoff’s Lions....
England hand two-year central contract to Jacob Bethell
Jacob Bethell has been given a two-year central contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board. The 22-year-old, who was previously on a development deal,...
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,...
Reckless England set New Zealand 176 to win second ODI
England’s style of full-throttle cricket failed to find second gear as they set New Zealand 176 to win in the second ODI in Hamilton on...
England look to dodge lightning strike after familiar crumble in opening ODI
At the time and taken in isolation England’s opening ODI against New Zealand on Sunday seemed wild, chaotic, bizarre. As they batted at the start...
Sir Alastair Cook relishing ‘bucket list’ role as Ashes commentator in Australia
Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook is ready for a “bucket list” experience in Australia as he prepares to call this winter’s Ashes action for...