Five problems England must fix after Ashes debacle

We highlight five areas that England must urgently improve before they travel to the West Indies for a three-Test series in March.

Highs and lows: King Kohli’s innings as India captain

Virat Kohli often courted controversy during his seven-year innings as India’s Test captain but took the team to unprecedented heights.

SA umpire set for Test debut after 15-year journey

Allahudien Paleker will become South Africa’s 57th Test umpire when he makes his debut at the Wanderers on Monday.

England’s Ashes capitulation in numbers

Australia demolished England by an innings and 14 runs in the third Test in Melbourne on Tuesday to retain the Ashes.

Who takes Nortje’s place?

Anrich Nortje’s injury-enforced absence gives the Proteas an opportunity to field one of a clutch of really good fast-bowling options. RYAN VREDE evaluates them and picks his man. 

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Five talking points from first Ashes Test

Australia won the first Ashes Test in Brisbane by nine wickets, with things going wrong for England right from the start.

Mlaba enjoyed lesson-filled year with Proteas Women

Nonkululeko Mlaba looks back with pride on a unique 2021 that saw her further cement her place in the Proteas Women’s team.

Pacesetters: Five remarkable Ashes first balls

England’s Rory Burns became only the second batsman to be out to the first ball of an Ashes series. We recall five memorable first balls in the Ashes and their impact on the series.

Five players to watch in the Ashes series

The first Test between England and Australia starts at the Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday. These five players could be match-winners in the Ashes.

Three key battles that could decide the Ashes

The first Test between Australia and England starts at the Gabba on Wednesday. These match-ups could determine the series outcome …

The three bowlers in Test cricket’s ‘Perfect 10’ club

England’s Jim Laker, India’s Anil Kumble and New Zealand’s Ajaz Patel are the only three bowlers to have taken all 10 wickets in a Test innings. Here’s how they did it … 

Five of the most memorable Ashes series

From Bodyline to Ben Stokes’ heroics, we look back at five epic Ashes series.

England’s all-action hero capable of Ashes magic

Ben Stokes is poised to make his eagerly awaited return to international cricket in the Ashes – and for England it is not a moment too soon.

Warner’s ‘ridiculous’ record in Australia ominous for England

David Warner might be a polarising figure but the aggressive opening batsman is rarely boring.