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Ashes: England captain Ben Stokes calls Australia player ‘train’ after 1st Test defeat at Perth | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ben Stokes (Photo Credit: AP Photo/Gary Day) England cricket captain Ben Stokes expressed shock following their defeat to Australia in the first Ashes Test, emphasising the need for quick recovery before their next match in Brisbane. England missed their chance to secure their first Test victory in Australia in 15 years, suffering a defeat […]

Ashes, AUS vs ENG: How Ben Stokes rejuvenated England after Perth Test collapse, Brydon Carse reveals

[ad_1] Brydon Carse revealed how Ben Stokes kept spirits high in the England camp after they were bowled out for 172 in 32.5 overs in the Ashes opener at Perth Stadium. Despite losing more than a session of play, England staged a strong comeback on Day 1, reducing Australia to 123 for nine, still trailing […]

England need to win first two Tests to have a chance of winning Ashes: Stuart Broad

[ad_1] Former England bowler Stuart Broad has highlighted the importance of a strong start for England in the upcoming Ashes series in Australia, warning that failure to assert themselves early could lead to another disappointing campaign. England have not won the Ashes since 2015 and have struggled in Australia, with their last series victory there […]

Ben Stokes in beast mode: Ben Duckett fires strong warning to Australia for Ashes

[ad_1] Ben Duckett has issued a strong warning to Australia ahead of the Ashes, declaring that Ben Stokes is in “beast mode” and has been training relentlessly for the high-stakes five-match Test series. Stokes is one of only three all-rounders in men’s Test cricket history to score over 7,000 runs and take more than 200 […]

Shivam Dube has ensured India don’t feel Hardik Pandya’s absence: Abhishek Nayar

[ad_1] Former India cricketer and coach Abhishek Nayar has praised Shivam Dube for filling in the shoes of Hardik Pandya in the ongoing T20I series against Australia. Pandya has been out of action after suffering a left quadriceps injury ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan. However, in his absence Dube has stepped […]

Women’s World Cup, SA vs AUS: India await semis rivals as South Africa aim for T20 WC heroics repeat

[ad_1] The stage is set, and the stakes are sky-high as the Women’s World Cup heads into its final league clash. While the semi-finalists are already decided, Saturday’s showdown at Holkar Stadium in Indore promises fireworks. South Africa and Australia lock horns not just for pride, but to claim the coveted top spot—while India, having […]

Annabel Sutherland Ashleigh Gardner Women’s World Cup partnership leads Australia to victory

[ad_1] Stand-in captain Tahlia McGrath heaped praise on “world-class” duo Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner after their match-winning heroics helped Australia secure a six-wicket victory over England in the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday. Chasing 245 for victory, Australia found themselves in early trouble at 68 for four, before Sutherland and Gardner produced a stunning […]

Ashes 2025: Ian Botham slams England’s lack of preparation for Ashes 2025

[ad_1] Former England all-rounder Ian Botham has publicly criticised England’s approach to the upcoming Ashes series in Australia, expressing concern over the team’s decision to play only one warm-up match before the start of the five-Test contest. Botham, a veteran of England’s victorious Ashes tours in the 1970s and 1980s, strongly questioned the team’s preparation […]

Women’s World Cup: Australia start title defence with 89-run win over New Zealand

[ad_1] Sophie Devine scored one of the most remarkable centuries of her illustrious career, but it wasn’t enough to take New Zealand over the line in Match 2 of the Women’s World Cup 2025 against Australia. The New Zealand skipper brought her vast experience to the fore as she slammed her ninth ODI hundred to […]

Travis Head to play at No.3? Ricky Ponting backs promotion ahead of Ashes series

[ad_1] Former Australia captain, Ricky Ponting, has suggested that Travis Head could be promoted to No.3 in the batting order for the upcoming Ashes series at home, arguing that his counter-attacking style may disrupt England’s pace attack. Australia are looking to retain the urn while also continuing their ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign, and […]