Tongue living the Ashes dream
Josh Tongue says it is a “dream come true” to be selected in England’s XI for the second Test against Australia at Lord’s, starting on Wednesday.
Cummins backs Smith, Labuschagne to shine
Australia captain Pat Cummins has forecast a “big week” for leading batsmen Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne in the second Test against England at Lord’s.
England call up Tongue in all-pace attack
Seamer Josh Tongue has replaced Moeen Ali in England’s team for the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord’s.
Lord’s provides special stage for Ashes Test
Lord’s will provide a fitting backdrop to this week’s Ashes drama as the spiritual ‘Home of Cricket’ hosts the second Test between England and Australia.
Ashes rivals to stick to their guns
England and Australia have vowed to remain loyal to their contrasting tactical approaches, setting up the prospect of another thrilling Ashes clash in the second Test at Lord’s.
Head laughs off England’s bravado
Australia batsman Travis Head is unconcerned by England’s “nice chat” ahead of the second Test at Lord’s.
Anderson promises ‘more aggression’
Veteran fast bowler James Anderson vows England will be “more positive, more aggressive, more entertaining” when they look to level the Ashes series at Lord’s next week.
England call up teenager Ahmed to Ashes squad
Teenage leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has been added to England’s squad for the second Ashes Test against Australia as cover for Moeen Ali.
India drop Pujara for West Indies tour
Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara’s extended batting slump has seen him left out of India’s upcoming trip to the West Indies.
Root backs England’s aggressive tactics
Joe Root backed England’s aggressive approach in their first Test defeat against Australia as the former captain admitted he wished he used Ben Stokes’ game plan at the start of his own reign.
McCullum ‘proud’ of how England played
England coach Brendon McCullum insists he has “no regrets” about his side’s tactics after a stunning two-wicket loss to Australia in the first Test at Edgbaston.
VOTE: SA Men’s Test Player of the Year
Who should win this accolade at the 2023 CSA Awards on 7 July?
Three things we learned from first Ashes Test
Australia’s dramatic two-wicket win in the first Test at Edgbaston ensured a hugely-anticipated Ashes series got off to a thrilling start.
Cummins savours career-best win
Australia captain Pat Cummins says leading his side to victory in a dramatic Ashes opener at Edgbaston represents the “No 1” win of his Test career.
‘Devastated’ Stokes to stick with ‘Bazball’
Ben Stokes insists his aggressive approach can yet secure a series win over Australia despite England’s dramatic two-wicket defeat in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
