Ashes: Jofra Archer breaks down again, Ollie Pope axed as England name Boxing Day Test XI

It is going from bad to worse for England. After slipping to a 0–3 deficit and conceding the Ashes to Australia inside just 11 days, their woes have deepened with lead fast bowler Jofra Archer ruled out of the remainder of the series due to a side strain. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) […]

‘Worst technology ever’: Mitchell Starc slams Snicko as Ashes Test erupts in fresh controversy in Adelaide | Cricket News

Snickometer controversy erupts in Adelaide. (ANI Photo) The snickometer debate refused to die at the third Ashes Test as fresh flashpoints on Day 2 prompted Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc to deliver a brutal verdict on the technology, branding it “the worst technology ever” after another series of baffling decisions.Go Beyond The Boundary with our […]

‘Technique has become a dirty word’: Mark Butcher’s stinging take on England’s Ashes struggles | Cricket News

File Pic: Ben Duckett of England is bowled by Scott Boland of Australia at The Gabba. (Getty Images) Former England batter Mark Butcher has delivered one of the most piercing assessments of England’s technical decline in recent years, arguing that an overemphasis on “intent” has eroded the fundamentals needed to survive the rigorous demands of […]

Ashes: ‘We’re well and truly in this game’ – Joe Root positive despite Australia’s 44-run lead after Day 2 of Gabba Test | Cricket News

Joe Root of England (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) England captain Joe Root remains confident about his team’s chances in the day-night second Ashes Test, despite Australia gaining a 44-run advantage on day two in Brisbane.Root’s outstanding knock of 138 not out, his first century in Australia, helped England reach 334 in their first innings.Australia […]

Mark Wood set to miss 2nd Ashes Test in Brisbane due to knee injury: Report

England have suffered a major blow ahead of the second Test of Ashes 2025-26 as fast bowler Mark Wood is likely to be ruled out of the fixture, according to a BBC report. Wood reported soreness in his troublesome left knee that earlier required surgery in March and caused him to miss England’s home series […]

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

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 by […]

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

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 dating […]

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

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 wickets, […]

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

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 rescue […]

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

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 strategy. […]