Matthew Hayden’s bold pre-Ashes prediction about Joe Root is threatening to turn into a nightmare, and the Australian great is the first to admit it. Ahead of the series, Hayden confidently declared that Root would “definitely” score a century in Australia this summer—so confident, in fact, that he jokingly promised to “walk nude around the […]

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has warned that the second Ashes Test in Brisbane will be unpredictable, with the toss likely to be decisive in a pink-ball match. Australia have dominated day-night Tests, winning 13 of 14 such fixtures, their only defeat coming at the Gabba last year against the West Indies. England, by […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has taken a firm stand against England’s Bazball strategy after their humiliating eight-wicket defeat to Australia inside just two days in the Ashes 2025–26 opener at the Optus Stadium in Perth. England, who arrived with the aggressive and often risk-heavy philosophy of Bazball, were outplayed entirely as Ashwin questioned the […]

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has once again sparked conversation around England’s Bazball philosophy, suggesting that the celebrated approach was never a grand cricketing revolution but a targeted plan designed for one purpose — to win the Ashes in Australia. Speaking to 7NEWS, Ponting argued that England’s public narrative around Bazball has been misleading, claiming […]

Former England captain and seasoned cricket analyst Nasser Hussain believes the upcoming Ashes series will be a defining moment for current England captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum. In a recent interview with The Athletic, Hussain asserted that, regardless of the official stance, the Ashes continue to shape the legacy of English cricket […]

England’s Ollie Pope finds himself at the centre of attention once again, but this time for all the right reasons. After an impressive display in the only warm-up match ahead of the 2025 Ashes series, Pope scored a brilliant 150 across two innings (100 and 90), sending a strong message to selectors and critics alike. […]

England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick has heaped praise on Joe Root, lauding the veteran batter’s supreme form and consistency ahead of the highly anticipated Ashes 2025 series against Australia. Trescothick believes Root has elevated his game to new heights and appears in complete command of his technique, mindset, and approach — a sign of a […]

Michael Vaughan found himself on the receiving end of heavy trolling on X on Saturday, 8 November, after attempting to spark an age-old debate by comparing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to the Ashes. As England gear up for their five-match Test series against Australia, Vaughan remarked that while India vs Australia contests have grown more competitive […]

England all-rounder Chris Woakes has opened up about Ben Stokes’ fearless mindset, revealing how the England Test captain often puts his body on the line for the team — a quality that’s inspiring yet risky. Woakes praised Stokes’ selfless commitment, calling him a “leader who gives everything for England,” but admitted that sometimes his approach […]

Former ICC match referee Chris Broad, father of England pace legend Stuart Broad, recently revealed a hilarious story involving a rather infamous cricketing memory — Yuvraj Singh’s six sixes during the 2007 T20 World Cup. Speaking to The Telegraph, Chris shared that he gifted Stuart an Indian jersey signed by Yuvraj for Christmas that year […]