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 […]

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has shed light on the heated exchange between Ben Stokes and Marnus Labuschagne during Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test of the 2025–26 series at the Sydney Cricket Ground, revealing that the confrontation was far more tactical than emotional. The flashpoint occurred late in the day after Travis Head […]

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 […]

England captain Ben Stokes has delivered a blunt rallying cry ahead of the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval, urging his side to “show a bit of dog” after what he described as raw and uncomfortable conversations following two heavy defeats. England’s Ashes campaign is already on the brink. Comprehensive eight-wicket […]

England have made a bold selection call ahead of the third Ashes Test, recalling tall fast bowler Josh Tongue to the playing XI for the crucial clash starting December 17 at the Adelaide Oval. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches, Tongue replaces Gus Atkinson, whose struggles with the ball have forced England into a change […]

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 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 […]

England fast bowler Mark Wood set the tone early on Day 1 of the opening Ashes Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth, unleashing a vicious bouncer that rattled Australian all-rounder Cameron Green. The moment unfolded during Australia’s first innings after England, having won the toss, were dismissed inside two sessions for a modest 172. […]

England opener Ben Duckett believes the much-talked-about Bazball approach has entered a new phase—one that’s no longer just about reckless stroke play or high-octane entertainment, but about smarter, situation-based cricket. Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated Ashes series, which starts on November 21 in Perth, Duckett said this England side is learning to balance intent […]

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has suggested that Travis Head could be promoted to No.3 in the batting order for the upcoming Ashes 2025 series at home, citing the batter’s counter-attacking style as a potential weapon to unsettle England’s pace attack. Australia are aiming to retain the Ashes while continuing their ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 […]