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Mitchell Starc’s seven-wicket haul, Ben Stokes fifer dominate fiery start to Ashes; Australia trail by 49 vs England at stumps on Day 1 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mitchell Starc rattled England with his seven-wicket haul, while Ben Stokes responded with a fifer to restrict Australia to 123/9 at Stumps. (Images via Getty) Wickets flew on the opening day of the first Ashes Test in Perth as 19 wickets tumbled, leaving the match finely balanced after a chaotic start to the series. […]

‘Hopefully, we can keep him quiet’: Steve Smith names biggest Ashes threat for Australia | Cricket News

[ad_1] Steve Smith has singled out the player his side will look to silence as the Ashes gets underway on Friday. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith has singled out England skipper Ben Stokes as the key figure his side must contain when the Ashes opens at Perth Stadium on Friday. […]

Ashes: Bazball reaches its endgame Down Under; England’s hopes hinge on raw pace to recreate Bodyline | Cricket News

[ad_1] During the 2019 Ashes Test at Lord’s, the Jofra Archer bouncer struck Steve Smith. (Photo/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels the Ben Stokes-led side has all the tools to beat an ageing Australian team. England’s five-pacer attack will be their quickest ever to tour Australia. Captain Ben Stokes has shown, countless […]

Ashes 1st Test: Australia Suffer Major Blow as Josh Hazlewood Ruled Out | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Melbourne, 15 November (Udaipur Kiran). Australia’s Ashes preparations have taken another significant hit. After regular captain Pat Cummins was ruled out, senior fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has now been sidelined from the first Test in Perth. What was initially considered a minor issue earlier in the week has turned out to be a more […]

Australia Suffer Double Injury Blow Ahead of Ashes as Hazlewood, Abbott Leave Field Mid-Match | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Sydney, November 12 (Udaipur Kiran): Just days before the start of the Ashes series against England on November 21, Australia have been hit by a major setback as fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott were forced to leave the field during a Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Both […]

Travis Head Withdraws from India T20I Series to Prepare for Ashes | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Melbourne, November 3 (Udaipur Kiran) — Australian batter Travis Head has opted out of the final two T20 Internationals against India to prepare for the upcoming Ashes series. He will now represent South Australia in the Sheffield Shield as part of his red-ball practice ahead of the England tour. According to Cricket Australia, Head […]

Marnus Labuschagne Hopes for Ashes Return, Ready to Bat at Any Position | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] New Delhi, October 19 (Udaipur Kiran): Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne has expressed his readiness to bat at any position if selected for the upcoming Ashes series, saying he is willing to play wherever the team needs him. Currently, Australia are searching for a new opening partner for Usman Khawaja, and Labuschagne has emerged as […]

Ashes doubt for Pat Cummins? Australian captain provides update on his recovery | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Pat Cummins (AFP Photo). Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins has provided a candid update on his recovery from lumbar back stress, conceding that he is “less likely than likely” to feature in the first Ashes Test at Perth next month.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking at the […]

An Australian who loves Bazball: Ricky Ponting makes surprising confession

[ad_1] Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has made a surprising admission — he’s a fan of Bazball. The legendary batter praised England’s aggressive Test cricket style under coach Brendon McCullum, saying it has evolved into a more polished and effective approach since its inception. Speaking to The Times, Ponting highlighted how England have improved since […]

ENG vs IND: Stuart Broad urges England to rest injury-prone Jofra Archer for Oval Test, backs Atkinson as replacement

[ad_1] Former England pacer Stuart Broad has called for Jofra Archer to be rested for the fifth and final Test against India at the Kia Oval, warning that the injury-prone fast bowler should not be pushed too hard after back-to-back appearances. Broad believes Gus Atkinson, who is yet to feature in the series, should be […]