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Former Australian pacer Gillespie feels lack of adaptability with bat will cost England the Ashes series
The Ashes series 2025-26 will kickstart in Perth from November 21 onwards. Currently, the Ashes urn is with England following a 2-2 draw in the UK. England has not won a Test in Australia since 2011, when they last won the series. They had lost all two previous series in Australia by 4-0 and faced a whitewash in 2013. They have not held the prestigious urn at home either, drawing the series in 2019 and 2023.
Published on Apr 05, 2025 05:33 PM IST
ANI |
Vaughan calls idea of Ben Stokes as England's ODI captain ‘absolute nonsense’
Michael Vaughan said the ECB should not even consider Ben Stokes as an ODI option ahead of a packed Test schedule.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 03:22 PM IST
Jon Lewis out as England women's cricket coach after poor World Cup and Ashes
Lewis had been in the job since 2022 and oversaw a drawn Ashes series at home in 2023, but England was eliminated in the group stage of T20 World Cup.
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 07:58 PM IST
AP |
England's Kate Cross to miss one-off Women's Ashes Test against Australia at MCG
England will miss the services of right-arm seamer Kate Cross or the one-off Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), while two important Australian players make a comeback in the squad in order to seek a series whitewash, as per the ICC official website.
Published on Jan 29, 2025 12:29 PM IST
ANI |
"Simplicity often breeds greatness...": Chappell makes bold Brook-Sachin comparison
Brook is one of the newest faces of world cricket, having made a name for himself with some impactful knocks across all formats. Tests are Brook's best format so far and he would be looking to make an impact in the Ashes series against Australia away from home later this year.
Published on Jan 11, 2025 09:55 AM IST
ANI |
OTD: Steve Waugh joins 10,000-run club with a gritty century at the SCG
On this day, Steve Waugh became the third player to surpass 10,000 Test runs during the fifth Ashes Test against England, scoring a century at the SCG.
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 11:38 AM IST
Freya Kemp to miss ODI series in South Africa
Teenage all-rounder Freya Kemp will miss England's upcoming ODI series in South Africa, returning home to manage her workload ahead of the Ashes tour against Australia next month, as per ICC.
Published on Dec 02, 2024 10:19 AM IST
ANI |
McDonald handed contract extension as Australia coach
CRICKET-AUSTRALIA/MCDONALD (PIX):Cricket-McDonald handed contract extension as Australia coach
Published on Oct 30, 2024 11:29 AM IST
Reuters |
How England ended their 18-Year Ashes drought in 2005
On September 12, 2005, England regained the Ashes for the first time since 1987, ending an 18-year drought.
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 05:58 PM IST
"Hopefully, when we are sitting there on 8th of January...": Starc aims for Border-Gavaskar Trophy win against India
For the current generation of Australian stars, a Test series win over India remains an elusive dream. Australia Test captain Pat Cummins, along with others, are still hunting to lift the Border-Gavaskar Trophy despite claiming the World Test Championship (WTC) title in the one-off match at The Oval last year.
Published on Aug 21, 2024 01:45 PM IST
ANI |
Mitchell Starc hypes up Border-Gavaskar Trophy with Ashes comparison
Since 2014-15, Australia have failed to lay their hands on the Border Gavaskar Trophy, with India winning four consecutive series.
Published on Aug 21, 2024 12:44 PM IST
Border Gavaskar Trophy on par with Ashes for Australia: Mitchell Starc
Border Gavaskar Trophy on par with Ashes for Australia: Mitchell Starc
Published on Aug 21, 2024 11:08 AM IST
PTI |
Jaffer's savage 'Ashes' reply after Vaughan teases India on SL ODI series loss
Recently, the Rohit Sharma-led side crumbled against Sri Lanka spinners and lost the ODI series by 2-0.
Updated on Aug 12, 2024 11:22 AM IST
ANI |
Jofra Archer aiming to clap back at critics with another shot at Ashes
Archer said that he is miffed with the social media posts mocking his fitness issues and is ready to make all the efforts to play another Ashes series.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 09:54 PM IST
India’s old-school brilliance beats England’s Bazball 4-1
England's struggles in India continue. India dominates with new faces stepping up, including Jaiswal's batting and Kuldeep's spin prowess.
Updated on Mar 10, 2024 08:45 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, Dharamsala
'Never heard more crap': Haddin reacts to Atherton's 'love letter' to Ben Stokes
Brad Haddin has rubbished Michael Atherton's version of the confrontation that took place between Ben Stokes and the ex-Australia keeper at the 2013 Ashes.
Published on Feb 15, 2024 08:59 AM IST
Ashes investigation launched despite ICC shooting down AUS' ball-change claim
Ponting's call has been answered despite ICC denying claims on ball-change episode.
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 06:48 PM IST
ICC's clarification after ball-change on 5th Ashes Test angers Ponting, McGrath
ICC reacted after Australia legends Ricky Ponting and Glenn McGrath demanded an investigation on the ball-change saga on Day 5 of the 5th Ashes Test.
Published on Aug 03, 2023 03:10 PM IST
'We will drop at least 4 players': Ashwin on why India can't adopt ‘Bazball’
Ravichandran Ashwin spoke in detail about the advent of ‘Bazball’, and explained why it would be hard for India to adopt the aggressive approach in Tests.
Published on Aug 02, 2023 05:53 PM IST
England face WTC setback after 19-point slow over-rate penalty in Ashes 2023
England were imposed a 19-point penalty on slow over rate throughout the Ashes 2023, while Australia were docked 10 points.
Published on Aug 02, 2023 05:12 PM IST
Ashes 2023 was an ode to Test cricket
Ashes 2023 was an ode to Test cricket, in much the same way that perhaps India’s two tour wins in Australia or the 2005 Ashes were (there are more, plenty more)
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 08:56 PM IST
Can England conquer India with BazBall? Ben Stokes issues razor-sharp response
Ben Stokes issued a razor-sharp response after the England skipper was asked about taking on the Indian side following an impressive Ashes series.
Published on Aug 01, 2023 05:49 PM IST
Stokes breaks silence on reports stating ENG refused post-Ashes beer with AUS
Unsurprisingly, there was an undertone of that carried into the post-series celebrations as well, forcing Ben Stokes to take to social media to clear the air,
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 04:18 PM IST
Khawaja lifts lid on ENG's ball change act after Ponting demands investigation
Australia opener Usman Khawaja opened up on the incident, calling it a "disappointing" act which saw the tourists lose momentum within minutes
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 01:09 PM IST
'If Stokes…': CSK star gives stunning reply on retirement U-turn for IND series
The CSK star gave a stunning response on his retirement U-turn for the India series after England levelled the Ashes.
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 06:23 AM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Sachin drops blockbuster message for Broad as ENG star scripts perfect farewell
Sachin Tendulkar has shared a special message for Stuart Broad after the England star fashioned a stunning win for Ben Stokes and Co. in his Ashes swansong.
Published on Aug 01, 2023 06:11 AM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Ponting exposes England on-air after Stokes and Co. stage comeback in 5th Test
Legendary cricketer Ricky Ponting wants the ball change during the 2nd Australian innings to be investigated.
Updated on Jul 31, 2023 11:20 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Khawaja breaks 26-year-old Ashes record, falls 4 runs short of Bradman's feat
Usman Khawaja was in scintillating form in the 2023 Ashes and ended with a tally of 496 runs.
Published on Jul 31, 2023 06:03 PM IST
'Blimey, this chap can bowl': Father Chris on Stuart Broad's breakout moment
Stuart Broad's record with the ball speaks for itself, as father Chris spoke about how he came to realise that talent.
Published on Jul 31, 2023 05:38 PM IST
England vs Australia, 5th Ashes Test, Day 5: Rain expected in London
Rain is expected to play spoilsport as England face Australia on Day 5 of their ongoing fifth Ashes Test, at The Oval in London on Monday.
Published on Jul 31, 2023 10:29 AM IST