England record impresses Aussies

Daniel Vettori reckons England’s winning record rather than their aggressive style of play is what has caught the attention of Australia ahead of this season’s Ashes series.

England team bus delayed by protesters

England arrived later than planned at Lord’s for the one-off Test against Ireland.

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.

Underdogs Ireland aim for new high

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie says beating England in a Test would “easily be our best achievement in cricket”.

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.

Tongue to make England Test debut

Josh Tongue is set to make his England debut after being named Tuesday in the XI to play Ireland in this week’s one-off Test at Lord’s.

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.

England add Tongue to squad

England have added uncapped Worcestershire seamer Josh Tongue to their squad for next week’s Lord’s Test against Ireland.

‘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.

Robinson given all-clear after injury scare

England paceman Ollie Robinson has been declared fit to join up with the Test squad after receiving the all-clear following an ankle scan.

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.

Archer out of Ashes with elbow injury

Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the Ashes with a stress fracture to his right elbow.

Stokes fitness doubt in latest England Ashes scare

England Test captain Ben Stokes is still unable to bowl and is only “batting cover”, his coach at the Chennai Super Kings says.

Lyon warns England over Ashes boundary ploy

Australian spin king Nathan Lyon has dismissed concerns that England could use short boundaries for the upcoming Ashes to supercharge their attacking “Bazball” strategy.