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It’s probably unlikely – Jamie Overton thinks Ashes might come too soon for him

Jamie Overton admitted he is “unlikely” to be fit enough to be in contention for the Ashes this summer as he continues to recover from a back stress fracture. The 28-year-old was in Dubai playing in the inaugural ILT20 competition in January when he ...

18 Apr 2023 at 16:36

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A closer look at Old Trafford’s Ashes history ahead of fourth Test

The Ashes series resumes on Wednesday at Old Trafford with another must-win clash for England, who trail 2-1 to Australia after three Tests. Ben Stokes’ side kept the series alive at Headingley thanks to 75 runs from Harry Brook before Chris Woakes ...

18 Jul 2023 at 09:00

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Perth to host Ashes 2025-26 series opener in November

Perth will host the opening Test match of an Ashes series for the first time next year, Cricket Australia has announced. The 2025-26 series opener will be held at Optus Stadium from November 21. The first Test will be followed by a day-night ...

16 Oct 2024 at 09:21

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Saqib Mahmood hopes to impress England captain with Lancashire displays

England bowler Saqib Mahmood is back with a red ball in his hand and plans to speak to Ben Stokes as he looks to nail down a role in the Test side. Mahmood made a highly encouraging Test debut in the West Indies 13 months ago, impressing on ...

11 Apr 2023 at 19:29

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Steve Smith gets a good view as team-mate Ollie Robinson shines for Sussex

Steve Smith was kept waiting for his first County Championship innings but had an excellent vantage point as Sussex team-mate Ollie Robinson ripped through Worcestershire. The pair will be on opposing sides in this summer’s Ashes but are ...

04 May 2023 at 18:09

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Tim Paine claims Steve Smith is winning personal Ashes battle with Jofra Archer

Former Australia captain Tim Paine has piled more pressure on Jofra Archer after claiming Steve Smith is winning their personal rivalry “hands down”. The pair were involved in a tense exchange on the final day in Brisbane as Smith led ...

11 Dec 2025 at 09:48

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Alex Carey backs England over beach reset amid Australian media storm

England’s decision to take a mid-Ashes break on the Sunshine Coast has attracted an onslaught from Australian media, but rival wicketkeeper Alex Carey has defended their right to “refresh the batteries”. The touring squad’s four-day ...

10 Dec 2025 at 03:12

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‘Ballgate’ controversy dominates Australian media’s reaction to Test defeat

‘Ballgate’ dominated Australian press coverage following England’s victory in the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval. The changing of the ball just before rain stopped play on the fourth day, when openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja ...

01 Aug 2023 at 10:58

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Anya Shrubsole: Number of professionals in women’s cricket ‘will keep growing’

Southern Brave captain Anya Shrubsole predicts women’s cricket is on a path to full professionalisation within a few years. The former England bowler took six for 46 against India to steer her side to a thrilling nine-run World ...

04 May 2023 at 10:03

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On this day in 2009: Andy Flower confirmed as England’s new team director

Andy Flower was confirmed as England’s new team director on this day in 2009. The South Africa-born Zimbabwe international had been working as a coach with England for two years after retiring from his playing career. A global ...

15 Apr 2023 at 06:00

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On this day in 2009: Anderson and Panesar steer England to unlikely Ashes draw

Last-wicket pair James Anderson and Monty Panesar delivered a defiant partnership to secure a thrilling draw for England in the opening Ashes Test on this day in 2009. Dominated by Australia for the majority of the match in ...

12 Jul 2022 at 07:00

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England’s top-order toppled again to leave Ashes hopes on lifeline

England’s top-order was toppled once again as three quick wickets left their Ashes hopes hanging by a thread on day two in Adelaide. Jofra Archer’s five-wicket haul finished Australia off for 371 in this must-win third ...

18 Dec 2025 at 01:46

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