Holding slams ‘arrogant’ England
Former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding says England’s decision to cancel its short tours to Pakistan amounted to “Western arrogance”.
England’s Sam Curran ruled out of T20 World Cup
England all-rounder Sam Curran will miss the upcoming T20 World Cup with a back injury.
Australian PM’s bullish response to England’s Ashes issues
England cricketers heading to Australia for the Ashes this year will get “no special deals” allowing their families to join them, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has declared.
The ‘us’ and ‘them’ gulf in cricket has never been wider
England, Australia, India and, most recently, New Zealand have reiterated that they are the game’s controlling quartet. The International Cricket Council is powerless to curb their behaviour, the most recent examples of which robbed Pakistan of life-giving tours, writes RYAN VREDE.
Pakistan ‘used and binned’ by England
PCB chairman Ramiz Raja says he feels “humiliated” after England cancelled white-ball tours for their men’s and women’s teams next month.
England call off Pakistan tour after security scare
England cricket chiefs on Monday withdrew their men’s and women’s teams from next month’s series in Pakistan citing “increasing concerns about travelling to the region”.
Paine to have neck surgery as Ashes loom
Australia Test captain Tim Paine will undergo surgery for a pinched nerve in his neck, but is confident of being fit for the opening Test of the Ashes series against England.
Old Trafford cancellation adds to Ashes uncertainty
The dramatic last-minute cancellation of the deciding fifth Test at Old Trafford has heightened the tension already surrounding the upcoming Ashes series, although English cricket’s top administrator still believes postponement is “probably not where we are going to end up”.
England, India consider next moves after cancelled Test
What happens now? That was the question cricket fans around the world were asking after the dramatic last-minute cancellation of the deciding fifth Test between England and India in Manchester.
Fifth Test called off due to India’s Covid-19 concerns
The fifth Test between England and India at Old Trafford has been cancelled.
Fifth Test to go ahead after negative Covid-19 results
The Test series finale between England and India in Manchester starting Friday is set to go ahead as scheduled.
India eye famous Test series win, England under pressure
India head into the fifth Test in Manchester starting on Friday just one match away from the superb achievement of winning Test series in both Australia and England in the same year.
England sweat on fitness of pace spearheads
Joe Root says England will weigh up the fitness of James Anderson and Ollie Robinson as they attempt to avoid a series defeat by India in the fifth Test at Old Trafford.
Cricket Australia optimistic Ashes will have crowds
Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley believes the 2021-22 Ashes series against England can be played in front of crowds as scheduled, despite coronavirus concerns.
England to host New Zealand, South Africa for Tests in 2022
England will play home Test series against world champions New Zealand and South Africa in 2022, cricket chiefs announced on Wednesday, unveiling a packed schedule.
