‘Weren’t fussed’ claim was tough to take: England’s Ollie Pope on Ashes criticism | Cricket News

[ad_1] England’s Ollie Pope bats on day two of the first Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Perth. (AP) England batter Ollie Pope has responded to criticism following his side’s Ashes defeat in Australia, saying the perception that the team “weren’t fussed” is not accurate, while accepting why that view took hold […]

SA20: ‘Commercially, we’re having our strongest year’ – Graeme Smith | Cricket News

[ad_1] SA20 Commissioner Graeme Smith during the Betway SA20 Captain’s day prior to the start of season 4. Held at the Westin Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa on the 23rd December 2025. (Photo credit: Shaun Roy / Sportzpics for SA20) TimesofIndia.com in Durban: SA20 is in the middle of its fourth edition and the league […]

Kevin Pietersen urges England to bring back Andy Flower to replace Brendan McCullum after Ashes loss

[ad_1] Kevin Pietersen has recommended England to bring back former coach Andy Flower to replace Brendon McCullum following their Ashes 2025-26 debacle. McCullum’s future has come under the scanner following England’s poor outing down under as they lost the series 1-4. With the England and Wales cricket board launching a review of the team’s performance, […]

‘Sold a lie for three years’: 85-year-old England legend Geoffrey Boycott rips into Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes after Ashes thrashing | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England’s heavy 4-1 Ashes defeat has sparked strong criticism, and one of the loudest voices has been that of former England opener Geoffrey Boycott. The 85-year-old, who once won the Ashes in Australia himself, did not hold back while analysing England’s recent […]

Ashes: Ben Stokes limps off injured with adductor concern on Day 4 at SCG | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ben Stokes (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England captain and all-rounder Ben Stokes was forced to leave the field early on Day 4 of the fifth Ashes Test on Wednesday after experiencing discomfort in his right adductor.Stokes delivered just 10 balls at the start of the day before pulling up in his follow-through and clutching […]

Ashes 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: Smith looks to push hosts lead further

[ad_1] 13:33 IST: In reply, Australia commenced their first innings positively, with openers Jake Weatherald and Travis Head forging a 57-run stand before the former fell victim to Ben Stokes, dismissed LBW for an unconvincing 21. Weatherald had looked scratchy, but his partner, the aggressive Travis Head, looked in supreme touch. Head was joined by Marnus […]

Australian PM Anthony Albanese hosts Ashes stars ahead of pink Test in Sydney

[ad_1] Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted players from the Australian and England cricket teams at Kirribilli House on Thursday, ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Ashes series, scheduled to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The annual New Year’s Day reception came in the backdrop of the Boxing Day Test […]