Weight of history against England in pink-ball Gabba Ashes Test
England head into Thursday’s day-night second Ashes Test against pink-ball masters Australia needing a rare victory at Brisbane’s Gabba to get back into the five-match...
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England torn between seam and spin to replace Mark Wood – this is what they should do
England were left with a tricky decision over whether to replace Mark Wood with pace or spin for Thursday’s second Ashes Test at the Gabba....
Mark Wood Ashes blow as England pace bowler ruled out of Gabba Test
Mark Wood is set to be ruled out of England’s next Ashes Test at the Gabba after reporting soreness in the troublesome left knee that...
Mark Wood’s knee issue puts him in doubt for the second Ashes Test
Mark Wood looks set to miss the second Ashes Test after sitting out England’s first training session in Brisbane. The Durham pace bowler remained at...
England turn down floodlit Canberra tune-up and stay together in South Australia
England have resisted calls to send senior players for a pink ball practice match ahead of the second Ashes Test, passing up the chance to...
The clever Ben Stokes move that gives England an Ashes edge to stun Australia
They said it would happen fast. But no one said it would be that fast just one day into this seismic Ashes series. A whirlwind...
Ashes 2025-26: Guardian writers’ predictions for the series
What are you most looking forward to? Ali Martin A full-blooded Ashes tour – both sets of supporters in the stands watching a hard-fought contest...
England to embrace all-out pace in Ashes opener as Mark Wood cleared for action
England stand ready to embrace all-out pace in Friday’s Ashes opener in Perth after Mark Wood was cleared for action. Wood has been named in...
England face daunting task to break Ashes drought in Australia
Arch-rivals Australia and England resume Ashes hostilities on Friday in Perth with the hosts weakened by injuries but favourites to inflict more pain on a...
Mark Wood declared fit for first Ashes Test as England seamers ‘lick their lips’ at surface
Mark Wood is fully fit and available for selection in the first Ashes Test on Friday, having come through an extended spell of bowling at...