Smith happy to be back at Edgbaston for Ashes opener
Steve Smith is happy to be kicking off a new Ashes series at Edgbaston, four years after a performance he ranks as the most enjoyable of his 97 Tests for Australia.
England pick Broad for first Ashes Test
England have favoured Stuart Broad’s experience over Mark Wood’s raw pace for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
The Ashes explained
What exactly are the Ashes and why does the contest inspire such passion between two otherwise friendly countries on opposite sides of the world?
‘Bazball’ revolution faces ultimate test in Ashes
Can England regain the Ashes playing their ultra-aggressive “Bazball” brand of cricket or will they come unstuck against battle-hardened Australia?
Stokes’ message to Moeen: ‘Ashes?’
Moeen Ali says Ben Stokes is the only England captain who could have persuaded him to come out of Test retirement.
Aussies eye Ashes after WTC win
Australia captain Pat Cummins is aiming for a “legacy-defining” Ashes series in England after leading his side to victory against India in the World Test Championship final.
Moeen Ali out of Test retirement
All-rounder Moeen Ali has come out of Test retirement to bolster the England squad for the first two Tests of the Ashes.
Tongue: Exciting time to be an England cricketer
Josh Tongue relished being involved in England’s “chilled” environment after a promising Test debut led to the fast bowler’s Ashes call-up.
England spinner Leach ruled out of Ashes
England’s Ashes preparations were dealt a blow on Sunday as frontline spinner Jack Leach was ruled out of the series.
Stokes confident Tests, T20s can co-exist
England captain Ben Stokes insists he has no fears for the future of Test cricket as he prepares to lead his side in an Ashes series against arch-rivals Australia.
Stokes optimistic about bowling in Ashes
England captain Ben Stokes believes he has given himself the “best opportunity” to bowl against Australia in this season’s Ashes series.
Peirson added to Australia’s Ashes squad
Wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson has been added to Australia’s squad for the Ashes against England as cover for Josh Inglis.
‘Warner’s got some good games left in him’
Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald has backed under-pressure David Warner to play “a really significant part” in the Ashes starting next month in England.
Australia won’t cope with best England – Anderson
James Anderson believes “nobody in the world” can cope with England at their best as they bid to regain the Ashes from arch-rivals Australia.
Smith better than in 2019 – Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne has warned England that tweaks “freakish” Australian teammate Steve Smith has made to his batting mean he is as dangerous as when he dominated the 2019 Ashes.
