Stokes likely to miss Ashes
England all-rounder Ben Stokes could miss the Ashes series in Australia after undergoing another operation on his injured finger, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday.
‘Maybe some of these guys don’t fancy the ultimate test’
Ian Botham has questioned England players’ desire to confront the “ultimate test” of touring Australia as cricket chiefs try to hammer out an agreement to allow the trip to go ahead.
Sharma claims victory for India in England Test series
India batting star Rohit Sharma risked controversy on Monday by claiming that his country won a recent Test series in England that was cut short by a coronavirus scare before the final match could be played.
Paine: Ashes will go ahead with or without Root
Australia Test captain Tim Paine says the Ashes will take place whether Joe Root decides to travel Down Under or not.
Root ‘desperate’ to play in Ashes but won’t commit yet
England captain Joe Root has still not decided if he will travel to Australia for the Ashes series.
KP: No way I would go to Australia for Ashes
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen says there is “zero chance” he would have travelled to Australia for an Ashes series if he’d had to spend 14 days in quarantine upon arrival.
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.
India’s busy home season to include Proteas T20I series
India will play four Tests, three ODIs and 14 T20Is at home over an eight-month period.
Maharaj shows up as potential Test skipper
It only took a chance opportunity for Keshav Maharaj to push his name to the forefront of the candidates to succeed Dean Elgar as Test skipper, writes RYAN VREDE.
Broad backs England’s Ashes trip as concerns mount
England fast bowler Stuart Broad insists he will go on the Ashes tour of Australia despite concerns over Covid-19 restrictions.
“Sore, but much better” – Paine confident for Ashes after surgery
Australia Test captain Tim Paine says he is “extremely confident” of being ready for the Ashes against England after invasive neck surgery.
The coaching crisis that threatens cricket’s future
The appointment of ex-Proteas players to key international coaching positions despite most having a complete lack of experience is perplexing and potentially damaging for the game. It’s time we start giving elite coaching the respect and attention it deserves, writes RYAN VREDE.
Ganguly defends ‘dead scared’ India players’ Test boycott
India cricket chief Sourav Ganguly insists his country’s players must not be blamed for the cancelled fifth Test against England at Old Trafford.
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.
