The world’s oldest and fiercest rivalry, The ashis set to reignite as Australia defends the urn against an aggressively confident England side in the 2025-26 series. The five-Test series, which kicks off at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 21, is underway Pat Cummins‘ dominant home team against the revolutionary “Bazbal” philosophy under Ben Stokes […]
2 minute read “I hear you’re England’s spin bowler now, Joe. How did you get interested in that sort of thing?” Do we all have to be England’s spin bowler now? What’s the official line?“ England’s perfunctory ‘tour match’ against the England Lions is underway and everything is becoming clearer, in terms of team selection. […]
England’s return to Australia for another attempt to regain the Ashes has reignited old debates over how to prepare for the toughest tour in Test cricket. Ben Stokes’ men have opted for just one three-day warm-up against the England Lions at Lilac Hill near Perth – a far cry from the rigorous schedule that preceded […]
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 […]
In the wake of Australia‘s disheartening semi-final exit from the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cupthe conversation quickly turned to the future leadership of the national team. Australian cricket legend Meg Lanning initiated the discussion by anointing a successor to the current captain Alyssa Healeywho is nearing the end of her illustrious career. Speaking to The […]
Cricket fans were treated to a moment of pure brilliance during the Sheffield shield collision between New South Wales And Victoria when Steve Smith pulled off a stunning one-handed catch that left everyone in disbelief. Known for his sharp reflexes and unwavering focus, Smith once again showed why he is considered one of the best […]
The countdown to the Ash 2025-26 has started well and truly, with cricket fans from both England And Australia buzzing with anticipation. The iconic five-match Test series kicks off at Perth Stadium on November 21, setting the stage for a new chapter in cricket’s oldest rivalry. England, led by Ben Stokes, will look to end […]
Not every train station is much to look at; it focuses more on efficiency than beauty. Anyone who has fought through the drab hall of London Euston knows it is more concrete than charming. But elsewhere in the world, some stations are so beautiful that they are worth a visit even if you don’t take […]
Steven Finn believes the Australian media’s decision to ‘provoke’ England captain Ben Stokes could backfire on the Ashes. Stokes’ arrival in Perth this week was met with jokes on the front page of the Western Australian newspaper, which dubbed him ‘Cocky Captain Complainer’ and called his team’s methods ‘dopey’. It continues a long-running tradition of […]
The fifth and final T20I between Australia and India takes center stage at Brisbane’s iconic Gabba on Saturday (8 November). India lead the five-match series 2-1 and have the chance to pull off a historic win on Australian soil, continuing Australia’s unbeaten T20I series record after 2007-08. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, India has […]