England’s Ashes campaign in Australia was meant to be the ultimate validation of the much-hyped Bazball era. Instead, it ended as one of the most chastening tours in recent memory, with a 4–1 series defeat that brutally exposed shortcomings in preparation, tactics, and leadership. Far from redefining England’s red-ball future, the Ashes unravelled the limitations […]

England head coach Brendon McCullum has found himself under intense scrutiny following his side’s 4–1 Ashes series defeat to Australia, and his post-series exchange with former England captain Nasser Hussain has only added fuel to the debate. As the fallout from another unsuccessful Ashes campaign Down Under continues, McCullum’s comments have highlighted both his conviction […]

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has begun a comprehensive review of England’s disappointing Ashes tour of Australia, following their 4–1 defeat in the five-match Test series. Despite high expectations heading into the tour, England once again fell short Down Under, managing just a solitary win that did little to mask the broader issues […]

England captain Ben Stokes was at the centre of a fiery on-field exchange with Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne on Day 2 of the Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, as tensions finally spilt over in a hard-fought contest. The incident unfolded during the final session when Labuschagne repeatedly pulled out of his stance while Stokes […]

Star Australian all-rounder Michael Neser produced a moment of pure brilliance on Day 2 of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, pulling off a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Joe Root and deny the England great a historic double century. Root, batting fluently on 160, was eyeing a rare milestone […]

The third Test of the Ashes series between Australia and England got underway on Wednesday at the Adelaide Oval, with the hosts aiming to tighten their grip on the contest after dominating the opening two matches. Holding a commanding 2–0 lead, Australia entered the pink-ball Test with a golden opportunity to push England to the […]

England’s Ashes campaign has taken an unexpected detour—this time to the sunny shores of Noosa Heads. Just three days after suffering an eight-wicket defeat to Australia in the second Ashes Test, Ben Stokes and his men were spotted relaxing in the popular Queensland holiday town. The break comes at a time when England find themselves […]

England’s Ashes campaign is already hanging by a thread after slipping 2-0 behind, and Nasser Hussain believes the time has come for skipper Ben Stokes to shift from shielding his players to confronting some uncomfortable truths. The former England captain feels Stokes’ tone after the Gabba defeat revealed a significant change—this wasn’t the usual defiance […]

England’s frustrations in the ongoing Ashes series have deepened after their second straight defeat to Australia, and head coach Brendon McCullum’s latest comments have only intensified the backlash. Following the 8-wicket loss in the pink-ball Test at the Gabba, McCullum suggested that Ben Stokes’ side may have “overprepared,” arguing that a more relaxed approach might […]

England’s second day at the Gabba during the Ashes 2025–26 turned into a highlight reel, thanks to one of the finest outfield catches the rivalry has seen. Will Jacks produced a moment of absolute brilliance to dismiss Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith, leaving fans, commentators, and even the batter himself stunned. The one-handed screamer, taken […]