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Former England captain Alastair Cook has addressed growing speculation surrounding his potential involvement with the England Test team as a future head coach. Of Brendon McCullum He is currently in charge, but recent media discussions have linked Cook as a possible long-term successor. While the former opener confirmed that no formal approach has been taken, […]
Some of Ashes cricket’s biggest names have attacked the state of the MCG pitch after a record crowd saw 20 wickets fall during a Boxing Day blowout between England and Australia in Melbourne. An official crowd of 94,199 broke the attendance record at the country’s largest sporting venue, eclipsing the 2015 World Cup final and […]
Michael Vaughan has warned that the time of judgment is nigh for those in charge of England’s Ashes campaign. One of the most eagerly anticipated tours in a generation got off to a sad start in Perth, with Ben Stokes’ side suffering a first two-day defeat to Australia in 104 years. That increased the pressure […]
Michael Vaughan believes England’s fast bowling cartel has already left “scars” on Australia’s batsmen after a harrowing first day of the Ashes Series in Perth. England were grateful for their five-point pace attack after they were bulldozed for 172, with captain Ben Stokes leading the way by collecting five for 23, as Australia closed at […]
English cricket legend Kevin Pietersen won four Ashes series (Photo: Getty) Kevin Pietersen, Michael Vaughan and David Warner have all made their Ashes predictions as Australia look to retain the urn against England. The five-match Test series starts early on Friday morning at Optus Stadium in Perth. England have lost the last three Ashes series […]
England’s abysmal record in Australia since their famous 2010-11 series win is well documented, but what are some of the underlying issues facing tourists? Here is a selection of key statistics from the past three series that demonstrate the challenge facing Ben Stokes’ side. For exclusive stories and all the detailed cricket news you need, […]
Think back to some of England’s best Ashes moments in Australia in recent memory – what comes to mind? Probably tearing through the Aussies for 98 on day one of the Boxing Day Test, possibly the 517-1 at the Gabba or Kevin Pietersen’s double ton in Adelaide, perhaps James Anderson immediately silenced Mitchell Johnson at […]
Michael Vaughan OBE believes modern cricketers should take inspiration from golf’s No.1 Scottie Scheffler by playing and practicing more regularly to reach their potential. The former England captain said players risk losing their rhythm by resting too often, especially batters, who he said should spend more time in match conditions. Vaughan continued speaking Betfair and […]
Against the backdrop of combative strokeplay, the match between the red-hot Joe Root and Nathan Lyon feels quietly different. The Ashes slips away from ribcage testers or sharp-tongued conversations for a fleeting period, burying itself in subtle adjustments, rhythm, longevity and mental resilience. Over the past twelve years, this match has become one of the […]
It is now just over three weeks before Australia and England meet in Perth to kick off the Ashes series. The importance of a positive start in the first Test cannot be understated, especially in Australia, where the opener has almost always been a strong indicator of what lies ahead over the next six weeks. […]
