Australia tour of England 2023
Jonny Bairstow reignites Ashes stumping row
Jonny Bairstow has opened up on his controversial stumping by Alex Carey in a new book
April 15, 2024
Ashes: MCC bans one member, suspends two others over Long Room fracas
Sanctions handed out for the abuse directed at Australian players during the Lord's Ashes Test
April 17, 2024
Ponting: Bazball left Australia searching for answers
The former captain praised the performance of Zak Crawley and the durability of Pat Cummins
April 18, 2024
Dukes owner pledges to investigate controversial ball change during Oval Test
He also suggested it was unlikely that the ball might have been part of the 2018 or 2019 batches of Dukes, which offered more for seam bowlers
April 14, 2024
Zak Crawley keen for chance to test Bazball in India
England opener says tour in early 2024 will be "amazing opportunity" for Brendon McCullum's side
April 10, 2024
Injured Cummins to have left wrist assessed in the coming days
Cummins will have at least three weeks off and maybe longer if he is not included for the T20Is against South Africa
April 12, 2024
England named unchanged XI for Oval Ashes finale
James Anderson to play amid speculation about future after low-key returns so far
April 10, 2024
Anderson: 'There are no thoughts about retirement'
"Coach and captain want me around, so as long as I am still hungry, want to put in the work then I will keep trying to give my best"
April 08, 2024
Harry Brook eyes century to close out Ashes ahead of Oval reunion
Batter aiming for punchy climax but believes even a 3-1 Australia win would not diminish England's efforts
April 10, 2024
Zak Crawley: 'This isn't the end because it's the Ashes, it's the start'
Opener believes 2-2 would be just, welcomes prospect to take on the quicks at The Oval
April 08, 2024
Northern mayors petition ECB to rethink 2027 Ashes allocation
Andy Burnham and Tracy Brabin question London's right to three Tests per summer
April 17, 2024
Lyon reveals how Bairstow fallout extended into Lord's dining room
The offspinner is confident of being fit for plenty of Sheffield Shield cricket before the Pakistan Test series after his calf injury
April 08, 2024
Harris not expecting Ashes chance given Warner has 'done well'
Australia's reserve opener is prepared to wait until Warner's planned farewell next year
April 17, 2024
England players 'disappointed' at lack of northern venues for 2027 Ashes
Jack Leach, Mark Wood surprised at allocation for Australia's next visit, with Headingley and Old Trafford omitted
April 15, 2024
Sophia Dunkley to open batting as England embrace 'disruptors' role
Hosts haven't been afraid to try new things against formidable Australians
April 10, 2024
Let's all bask in Mark Wood's climate of optimism
The fast bowler has a joyous attitude that is really the essence of Bazball
April 10, 2024
'When Smithy is batting you just let him be'
Usman Khawaja, Shane Watson, Peter Siddle and Adam Voges on Steven Smith's genius
April 08, 2024
Best since Bradman? Smith's rise to the top of the charts
Steven Smith has the highest batting average for anyone who has played 99 Tests
April 08, 2024
Simon Taufel: Which part of the Spirit of Cricket did Australia breach?
Former ICC umpire says "hypocrisy and lack of consistency from some people and groups is quite interesting"
April 08, 2024
Smith keen to mark 100th Test with first Ashes series win in England
Australia batter reflects on his journey ahead of landmark match at Headingley
April 08, 2024
Todd Murphy prepares for Ashes baptism-of-fire after Nathan Lyon injury
Spinner expects England's batters to come after him, but is told by Lyon to back his strengths
April 09, 2024
Ollie Pope ruled out for rest of Ashes following shoulder dislocation
Batter to undergo surgery after recurrence of injury that has hampered career
April 08, 2024
James Anderson: Don't blame my age for off-colour Ashes display
England quick admits he's struggled but insists he's not thinking about his future
April 19, 2024
Travis Head claims Bairstow tried to dismiss him in a similar manner
Australia batter says England wicketkeeper tried to stump him at Edgbaston, just like Bairstow was stumped at Lord's
April 08, 2024
Broad to Cummins: 'All these boos are for you'
Stuart Broad said he was amazed that no senior Australian player questioned the morality of Jonny Bairstow's dismissal
April 08, 2024
Stokes, Cummins expect fiery Lord's atmosphere to spill over to Headingley
Australia booed throughout second session after Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal
April 09, 2024
Australia learn lessons of Headingley to exorcise demon Stokes
Slowing game down and forcing mistake from England's captain prevents repeat of 2019
April 10, 2024
Ollie Pope holds place in England squad for third Test, despite injured shoulder
Ollie Pope will have scans on right shoulder on Monday, Dan Lawrence remains only spare batter
April 10, 2024
Stokes on Bairstow dismissal: 'I wouldn't want to win a game in that manner'
"If the shoe was on the other foot, I would have a deep think about the whole spirit of the game"
April 10, 2024
Usman Khawaja condemns 'disrespectful' behaviour from MCC members
MCC issues apology to Australia after abuse of players in the Lord's Long Room
April 08, 2024
England hopeful Moeen will be 'ready to go' for Headingley Test
Spin-bowling coach Jeevan Patel says Moeen's finger has "healed really, really well"
April 10, 2024
Red for Ruth day build-up begins at Trent Bridge
Fans urged to wear red for foundation set up in memory of Sir Andrew Strauss' wife
April 18, 2024
Will Australia bring in Starc for Boland at Lord's?
Head coach McDonald 'surprised' at how aggressive England were against Boland at Edgbaston
April 19, 2024
Khawaja: 'My favourite match ever in my life'
Khawaja proclaimed the Edgbaston victory as his favourite after scores of 141 and 65 helped guide Australia to a thrilling two-wicket win
April 12, 2024
Australia's thrilling chase, Usman Khawaja's marathon batting
Stats highlights as Australia pull off their biggest Ashes chase in 75 years
April 19, 2024
The devil's in the detail as Stuart Broad gets his horns up for the cause
England's old stage-seizer sparks anarchic scenes on thrilling fourth day at Edgbaston
April 09, 2024
Edgbaston Ashes classic brewing as Stuart Broad breaks game open
Usman Khawaja unscathed at stumps - for third evening out of four
April 09, 2024
Moeen Ali feels the pain, but should the finger be pointed at England?
Such a heavy workload after two years out of red-ball cricket was always likely to have consequences
April 15, 2024
Australia's 'three No. 11s' in spotlight after England target tail
Ollie Robinson says England's short-ball attack was calculated move
April 10, 2024
Australia breathe fire in the Birmingham rain: 22 balls of drama in the dark
By the end of this mesmerising spell, both England's top order and the match were broken open
April 12, 2024
England lose openers as Australia edge forward on rain-hit day
Thundery shower brought the day to a premature close after Boland and Cummins struck for Australia
April 10, 2024
Joe Root's first Ashes hundred since 2015; a rare 400-run Ashes day
All the statistical landmarks of a high-octane opening day of the 2023 Ashes at Edgbaston
April 12, 2024
Ashes 2023 squad vs squad: Who looks stronger?
The spinners have varied backstories. The batters approach the game differently. And when it comes to fast bowlers, there's very little to pick
April 12, 2024
Ben Stokes declares himself fit to bowl in first Ashes Test
Captain warns knee issue may yet limit allround role before end of series
April 17, 2024
Cummins coy on Australia bowling attack and Bazball plans
A decision on who will play out of Starc, Hazlewood and Boland might not be revealed until the toss at Edgbaston
April 17, 2024
James Anderson, Ollie Robinson return for Ashes opener; Stuart Broad retained ahead of Mark Wood
Moeen Ali named for first Test since 2021, misses training to collect OBE at Windsor Castle
April 08, 2024
Hazlewood looking to play 'at least three' Ashes Tests
Injury, as well as an abundance of caution, have seen him play just four Tests in the last two years
April 18, 2024
Cummins: 'Test matches are our favourite format. This win has got to be right up there'
Cummins, Steven Smith, David Warner and Mitchell Starc are now the first all-format champions in the men's game
April 08, 2024
'Boland is now my favourite player' - Cummins and Australia savour WTC win
"The way this group has played for the last two years - or probably longer - is a credit to everyone," Mitchell Starc says
April 17, 2024
Boland breaks India's resistance as Australia claim WTC title
Always ahead of India in the final, they sealed the title with seven wickets in the first session of day five
April 18, 2024
Ollie Pope: Zak Crawley is capable of a run-a-ball Ashes hundred
Vice-captain backs team-mate to turn on the style at some point in coming series
April 08, 2024
Ponting thinks a fit Hazlewood will still pip Boland for Ashes spot
Former captain weighs in on Australia's attack for Edgbaston, and Pat Cummins' no-ball issues at the WTC final
April 08, 2024
Steven Smith on David Warner's new batting guard: 'I nearly fell into it'
Unexpected appearance of a "big hole" in crease not enough to throw Smith off his stride
April 15, 2024
'We've worked out ways we can challenge him' - England prepare to target Smith
Pope reveals England will be looking to make Australia batter 'uncomfortable' when teams lock horns again
April 15, 2024
Steven Smith adds new chapter to his Oval love affair
With three centuries in four appearances, this is Smith's favourite away ground. And on the big occasion, he didn't disappoint
April 13, 2024
Stuart Broad: 'I've definitely changed. And in a good way'
Seamer approaching his ninth Ashes with a relaxed mindset about how many Tests he plays
April 13, 2024
Pat Cummins 'aiming to play all six' Tests over English summer
After waiting over half a decade between his first and second Tests, Cummins will play his 50th in the WTC final
April 12, 2024
Pope 'confident' he is up to Ashes captaincy challenge if required
Stokes urges his deputy to take vice-captaincy "as seriously as I did"
April 08, 2024
Watson: Transition from IPL to WTC final in England is 'extreme'
He believes the short turnaround is a huge challenge for both sides but particularly Cameron Green
April 14, 2024
Neser replaces Hazlewood in Australia's WTC final squad
Hazlewood, who picked up a side niggle at the IPL, remains in contention for the first Ashes Test starting June 16
April 10, 2024
Josh Tongue makes quick impression on Ben Stokes after giving Ireland the hurry-up on debut
"For him to show he's more than one type of bowler does us the world of good," says England captain
April 11, 2024
Stokes 'definitely on course' to bowl in first Ashes Test
England captain did not bowl a ball in victory over Ireland and was in clear discomfort after taking a catch
April 11, 2024
Hazlewood hopeful of WTC final: 'My fitness is pretty good'
Australia quick has returned to bowling at close to full intensity as he recovers from some minor soreness in his previously injured side
April 08, 2024
Relief for Australia as Green returns after retiring hurt in IPL
The allrounder was struck on the arm by a delivery from Hardik Pandya
April 10, 2024
Australia embark on quest for defining victories
The squad comes together in the UK this weekend ahead of next month's WTC final then the five-match Ashes
April 08, 2024
Peirson earns Ashes call as temporary Inglis replacement
He will join the squad ahead of the Lord's Test when Inglis returns home for the birth of his child
April 12, 2024
Neser looms as World Test Championship reinforcement amid Hazlewood's tight turnaround
Australia will need to confirm a 15-player squad to face India by Sunday
April 08, 2024
Labuschagne fills his boots, Neser and Abbott make Ashes case, Green's brilliance extends his IPL stay
A recap of the form of the Australian players in county cricket and the IPL who now switch focus to India and England
April 11, 2024
Australia confident in Hazlewood's fitness despite side soreness
The fast bowler left the IPL early but has since returned to bowling ahead of the WTC final and Ashes
April 10, 2024
Renshaw's moment of clarity on way to Ashes tour selection
Two centuries for Australia A came either side of not being offered a central contract, but good news was to come
April 19, 2024
James Anderson: Australia won't be able to cope with England at their best
Seamer preparing to play no more than four of the five men's Ashes Tests this summer
April 19, 2024
Zak Crawley 'doesn't care' about social media critics after Test retention
Opener says to be judged by hundreds scored is 'nonsense'
April 15, 2024
Archer ruled out for summer with recurrence of elbow injury
"Workload management and the core strength in the body are going to be the key - but do not overbowl him"
April 10, 2024
Lyon urges calm in the face of Bazball
The offspinner has been bowling with Starc and Cummins over the past two weeks and said "our prep is going really well"
April 09, 2024
Khawaja learns from past Ashes failures ahead of 'toughest' challenge
The opener is looking forward to the battle against Broad and Anderson, but will go to England with "low expectations"
April 09, 2024
Bowling 'a bit of a challenge' for Stokes ahead of the Ashes
CSK head coach Fleming said allrounder is "there as batting cover" after loss against KKR
April 15, 2024
James Anderson groin strain raises England Ashes fears
Veteran seamer to be assessed ahead of Ireland Test after limping out of Lancashire fixture
April 15, 2024
Cummins opens up on burnout and grief
The Australia captain left the India tour early to be with his mother who passed away in March
April 08, 2024
Steve Smith sets out to debunk Ashes link in Sussex stint
"You've got to remember I've played a lot of cricket in England before" Aussie batter says
April 08, 2024
Aussies at the IPL mid-season catch-up: eyes on Warner, Green finds his feet, Maxwell cuts loose
Mitchell Marsh has had a lean time with the bat while Josh Hazlewood has yet to make an appearance
April 15, 2024
Broad: Australia's 2021-22 win doesn't count as real Ashes
The England pace bowler has also challenged the visitors to match their aggressive approach
April 15, 2024
Chris Woakes 'touches base' on Test recall after winter of white-ball focus
In spite of tough 2021-22 tour, allrounder still hopeful he can play a part in upcoming Ashes
April 15, 2024
Archer left IPL to visit elbow specialist in Belgium
He is expected to play Mumbai's game against Royals in the weekend
April 16, 2024
Ghosts of 2019: Warner's Ashes fate remains uncertain
He appears set to feature in the WTC final against India but a poor record in England opens the door for Harris and Renshaw
April 08, 2024
Australia's fast-bowling back-up earn central contracts, Marcus Harris also gets deal
Todd Murphy is also part of the expanded list but Peter Handscomb and Matt Renshaw miss out
April 09, 2024
Australia's Kuhnemann signs county deal with Durham
Slow left-armer recruited as replacement for compatriot Todd Murphy
April 10, 2024
Ollie Robinson keen to 'put right' Ashes record
England seamer happy to talk up rivalry ahead of attempts to reclaim the urn this summer
April 09, 2024
Bancroft's case for Test recall could prove hard to ignore
The opener's prolific season has put him firmly in the race for a place in the Ashes squad
April 10, 2024
England could give Australia 'a good hiding' - Ollie Robinson
Seamer fires first salvo in inevitable phoney war three months before first Ashes Test
April 09, 2024
David Saker returns to England's Test set-up as Ashes bowling coach
Australian was a part of England backroom staff for victorious tour of 2010-11
April 08, 2024
Mark Wood plays down expectations of Ashes involvement
"I will definitely not play all five [Ashes Tests]... if people are playing well, I might not play any"
April 18, 2024
Steven Smith signs for three Championship games with Sussex
Australia batter agrees county spell in preparation for WCT final and Ashes in England
April 16, 2024
Steven Smith closing in on Sussex spell as Ashes preparation
Australia batter has been in discussions to play "three or four games" of county cricket at start of summer
April 18, 2024