Sam Billings finds the joy in his Test debut despite England’s Ashes struggles
2 years, 11 months ago

Sam Billings finds the joy in his Test debut despite England’s Ashes struggles

The Independent  

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AUS vs IND 5th Test: Cummins provides fitness update on Starc; Webster replaces out-of-form Marsh
6 days, 22 hours ago

AUS vs IND 5th Test: Cummins provides fitness update on Starc; Webster replaces out-of-form Marsh

The Hindu  

Leading the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at 2-1 while stepping into the fifth and final Test, Pat Cummins is bent upon seizing another triumph. So, it felt like it was time for a freshen up.” There was a worry about Mitchell Starc’s fitness in the lead-up to the fifth Test, but Cummins offered a positive update: “He went off for a …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit ponders on ‘disturbing’ form, hopes India can turn tide in Sydney
1 week, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit ponders on ‘disturbing’ form, hopes India can turn tide in Sydney

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma sat down and grimaced a little. Reflecting on the fourth Test’s defeat against Australia, Rohit said, “Obviously, we had the opportunity to bring the game to us or to draw it. Make sure that when we turn up at Sydney we try and move that momentum towards us.” Asked about Rishabh Pant’s manner of dismissals, Rohit explained: “Pant …

IND vs AUS 3rd Test | ‘We have got to take six wickets first’: Mitchell Marsh on follow-on
3 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS 3rd Test | ‘We have got to take six wickets first’: Mitchell Marsh on follow-on

The Hindu  

The ball seemed to be chasing Mitchell Marsh at the Gabba here on Monday, and he was more than happy. Asked about his favourite among the two catches he pouched, the Australian all-rounder said: “Probably the gully one. I like fielding there, but yes, even the one earlier was just as good.” Asked about the probability of enforcing the follow-on …

Rohit laments India’s inability to capitalise on opportunities in Adelaide as Australia thrash visitors to level Test series
1 month ago

Rohit laments India’s inability to capitalise on opportunities in Adelaide as Australia thrash visitors to level Test series

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma added that the team will focus on the things that went right for them in the series opener at Perth’s Optus Stadium as they aim to regain the lead in the third Test at the ‘Gabba’ in Brisbane. India skipper Rohit Sharma wears a dejected look during the post-match presentation ceremony following his team's 10-wicket defeat at the …

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: India Win Toss, Choose To Bat First In Adelaide; Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, R Ashwin Back In Playing 11
Top News
1 month ago

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: India Win Toss, Choose To Bat First In Adelaide; Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, R Ashwin Back In Playing 11

ABP News  

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: India won the toss and chose to bat first in the second India vs Australia Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Adelaide Oval on December 6. India's regular Test skipper Rohit Sharma came back into the side after missing the first Test at Perth due to the birth of his second child. …

Test hopeful Sam Konstas helps Australia A navigate tricky run chase as fellow batting contenders fall cheaply
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2 months ago

Test hopeful Sam Konstas helps Australia A navigate tricky run chase as fellow batting contenders fall cheaply

ABC  

Australia A won the day — and the match — but more failures in the top order against India A on Saturday added to the intrigue over Test squad selections. Marcus Harris was caught behind for a golden duck after lunch at the MCG and out-of-sorts No.3 Cameron Bancroft went the next ball, trapped lbw also for a golden duck. …

England's Billings has no regrets after ending red-ball cricket career
9 months ago

England's Billings has no regrets after ending red-ball cricket career

Hindustan Times  

England Test cricketer Sam Billings says he will have no regrets when his Kent colleagues begin their County Championship campaign on Friday after he ended his red-ball career. "The definition of a career is earning a living," Billings said at an event to launch the English domestic season at The Oval. Billings captained Oval Invincibles to the title in the …

'God’s plan' and consistency: How Washington Sundar dismantled New Zealand on his Test return after three years
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'God’s plan' and consistency: How Washington Sundar dismantled New Zealand on his Test return after three years

Firstpost  

The pitch in Pune is still not a minefield, and Washington Sundar’s seven wickets on Day 1 were due to his skill, accuracy, and his relentless probing of the batters’ techniques and temperament. Brought into the mix ostensibly to lend ‘control’ – head coach Gautam Gambhir’s word, not ours – he cut a swathe through New Zealand’s batting on day …

Ashes 2023: Khawaja's redemption act, Carey stumping Bairstow, Broad's farewell and more talking points from series
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Khawaja's redemption act, Carey stumping Bairstow, Broad's farewell and more talking points from series

Firstpost  

With the Ashes series done and dusted, let’s now take a look at some talking points that made the headlines. With the series done and dusted, let’s now take a look at some talking points that made the headlines: Jonny Bairstow stumping Controversy erupted on Day five of the second Test at Lord’s, when Jonny Bairstow was stumped by Australia …

Ashes 2023: Australia captain Pat Cummins rues 'key moments' in drawn series
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Australia captain Pat Cummins rues 'key moments' in drawn series

Firstpost  

Pat Cummins said he was well aware that for all Australia’s recent triumphs elsewhere, his side would be judged on the Ashes. Australia captain Pat Cummins was left to rue “key moments we didn’t get right” after his dream of leading the side to an Ashes series win in England was scuppered on Monday. Monday’s defeat left Australia still searching …

Pat Cummins proud of his Australia team for retaining the Ashes
1 year, 5 months ago

Pat Cummins proud of his Australia team for retaining the Ashes

The Hindu  

A spectacular Australia batting collapse at The Oval on Monday ended the world champion’s hopes of a first series win in England since 2001 but Pat Cummins’ men still hold the Ashes after one of the most absorbing and dramatic series ever played between Test cricket’s oldest rivals. Still, after winning the first two Tests, it shared the series 2-2, …

Pat Cummins rues ‘missed opportunity’ as Oval defeat denies Australia Ashes win
1 year, 5 months ago

Pat Cummins rues ‘missed opportunity’ as Oval defeat denies Australia Ashes win

The Independent  

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Ashes: How breathtaking England reinforce faith in Bazball after four wickets in 16 minutes
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes: How breathtaking England reinforce faith in Bazball after four wickets in 16 minutes

The Independent  

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England vs Australia 5th Ashes Test Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja Confront Fan For Shouting 'Boring' At Australia Team
1 year, 5 months ago

England vs Australia 5th Ashes Test Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja Confront Fan For Shouting 'Boring' At Australia Team

ABP News  

A video has gone viral on social media in which Australian stars Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja can be seen briefly confronting a spectator for shouting at Aussie players while they were walking back towards the dressing room. Australia were bowled out for 295 on Day 2 of ENG vs AUS 5th Ashes 2023 Test, securing a 12-run lead in …

Ashes 2023: Root, Bairstow, Crawley give England big lead over Australia
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Root, Bairstow, Crawley give England big lead over Australia

The Hindu  

England batted with positive intent to take control of the final Ashes test at The Oval on Saturday, moving on to 389-9 at the close on the third day with a 377-run lead over Australia. Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley were the major contributors for the hosts who trail 2-1 in the series and are battling to stop …

Day one of fifth Ashes Test: England aiming to deny Australia series win
1 year, 5 months ago

Day one of fifth Ashes Test: England aiming to deny Australia series win

The Independent  

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Ashes 2023, 5th Test Preview: Australia eager to end long wait for series win in England
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023, 5th Test Preview: Australia eager to end long wait for series win in England

The Hindu  

Australia may have retained the Ashes but a chance to win a Test series in England will spur it on after it “got away” with a draw in Manchester. Pat Cummins’s squad, which contains several survivors from that trip, are determined to avoid a repeat as they bid to end Australia’s 22-year wait for an Ashes series win in England. …

Ashes 2023: Pat Cummins aims to tinker strategy for 5th Test after inclement weather ensures urn retention
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Pat Cummins aims to tinker strategy for 5th Test after inclement weather ensures urn retention

India TV News  

The Pat Cummins-led Australian side breathed a sigh of relief as the weather gods bailed them out of a precarious situation in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. As the rain kept pelting down at Old Trafford on Day 5 of the Manchester Test, England players and their fans waited with bated breath for play to resume …

Ashes 2023, 4th Test Day 3: Bairstow blitzkrieg, Wood’s three-for leave Australia reeling
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023, 4th Test Day 3: Bairstow blitzkrieg, Wood’s three-for leave Australia reeling

The Hindu  

A hostile spell of bowling from Mark Wood helped restrict Australia to 113-4 in its second innings on day three of a thrilling fourth Ashes Test, still trailing England by 162 runs as the host closes in on a win that would level the series. #EnglandCricket | #Ashespic.twitter.com/9d2B9U1Ewp — England Cricket July 21, 2023 Looking to extend their first innings …

David Warner retained for fourth Test despite struggles against Stuart Broad
1 year, 5 months ago

David Warner retained for fourth Test despite struggles against Stuart Broad

The Independent  

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Ashes 2023: Cameron Green ‘happy to bat anywhere’ in quest for return to Australia XI
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Cameron Green ‘happy to bat anywhere’ in quest for return to Australia XI

The Hindu  

Cameron Green says he is prepared to bat in Australia’s top order to reclaim a place in the Ashes line-up for its meeting with England at Old Trafford next week after missing the third Test due to injury. Green was sidelined with a minor hamstring strain and in his absence replacement Mitchell Marsh shone with the bat, scoring a century …

‘You think Mark Wood is drunk but…’: Robinson's fresh blow at Australia ahead of 4th Ashes Test
1 year, 5 months ago

‘You think Mark Wood is drunk but…’: Robinson's fresh blow at Australia ahead of 4th Ashes Test

Hindustan Times  

Ollie Robinson established himself as enemy number one for the Australian media after his comments during and after the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston rubbed many the wrong way. England's Mark Wood celebrates Robinson used his column for Wisden to write about the impact that Mark Wood’s introduction in that match had. I was at mid-off to start with, and …

Ollie Robinson gives definitive injury update ahead of crucial fourth Ashes Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ollie Robinson gives definitive injury update ahead of crucial fourth Ashes Test

The Independent  

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Third Ashes Test: England keep series hopes alive in latest Headingley thriller
1 year, 5 months ago

Third Ashes Test: England keep series hopes alive in latest Headingley thriller

The Independent  

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Ashes 2023: ‘I couldn’t watch’ - England exhilarating run chase too much even for Stokes
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: ‘I couldn’t watch’ - England exhilarating run chase too much even for Stokes

The Hindu  

England’s exhilarating run chase to battle back into the Ashes series was even too much for captain Ben Stokes, despite the captain being the source of many a dramatic innings. On the ground where Stokes’ incredible 135 not out steered England to victory over its old foes in the 2019 series, the skipper managed just 13 and had to watch …

Ashes 3rd Test, Day 3 Highlights: Australia set 251-run target for England at Leeds
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 3rd Test, Day 3 Highlights: Australia set 251-run target for England at Leeds

India Today  

20:41 IST: Ben Stokes, the victorious skipper of England \ says that it was another down-the-wire game but he is happy that they got over the line this time. Says that he didn't realise that Woakes hasn't played a Test for so long but having a batter like him at number 8 helps a lot. Further adds that Wood is …

Day two of third Ashes Test: England look to Bairstow and Root after Wood shines
1 year, 6 months ago

Day two of third Ashes Test: England look to Bairstow and Root after Wood shines

The Independent  

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Ashes 2023: Australia hero Marsh doubted he’d play another Test
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Australia hero Marsh doubted he’d play another Test

The Hindu  

Australia’s Mitchell Marsh said Thursday there were times he thought “he might not get back” after he ended a four-year absence from the Test arena with a scintillating Ashes hundred. I’m really proud to get back.” When asked how he maintained his morale while out of the Australia team, Marsh pointed to his Baggy Green cap and said: “I wanted …

Ashes 2023: Wickets tumble as England skittles Australia out but struggles to capitalise
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Wickets tumble as England skittles Australia out but struggles to capitalise

The Hindu  

On another sensational day of Ashes action, with the pendulum swinging this way and that, England finished day one of the pivotal third test on 68-3 after bowling Australia out for 263 at Headingley. The home side started the must-win match with fire in its belly and was well on top when Marsh, making his first appearance in almost four …

Mitch Marsh century changes game for Australia on day one of third Ashes Test
1 year, 6 months ago

Mitch Marsh century changes game for Australia on day one of third Ashes Test

The Independent  

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Mitch Marsh returns to Ashes team for Australia's clash with England
1 year, 6 months ago

Mitch Marsh returns to Ashes team for Australia's clash with England

Daily Mail  

England have sent Australia in to bat at Headingley after the tourists confirmed Mitch Marsh would play his first Test in almost four years in place of an injured Cameron Green. Marsh comes in as one of three changes for Australia, with Scott Boland replacing fellow pace bowler Josh Hazlewood after selectors opted to put him on ice for the …

Ashes 3rd Test, Day 1 Highlights: Cummins keeps Australia ahead as England trail by 195 runs
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 3rd Test, Day 1 Highlights: Cummins keeps Australia ahead as England trail by 195 runs

India Today  

20:41 IST: Ben Stokes, the victorious skipper of England \ says that it was another down-the-wire game but he is happy that they got over the line this time. Says that Wood and Woakes did well coming back to Test cricket. Says that he didn't realise that Woakes hasn't played a Test for so long but having a batter like …

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023 3rd Test preview: Bairstow controversy casts shadow over Leeds face-off
1 year, 6 months ago

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023 3rd Test preview: Bairstow controversy casts shadow over Leeds face-off

The Hindu  

Australia can expect to face a fired-up England and a furious crowd in the third Ashes Test at Headingley starting Thursday as the row over Jonny Bairstow’s divisive dismissal at Lord’s rumbles on. But former England captain Mike Atherton said rather than world Test champion Australia abusing the ‘Spirit of Cricket’, Bairstow had been guilty of “dozy cricket”. Stokes insisted …

Stop whining about the ‘spirit of cricket’ – England must get their own house in order
1 year, 6 months ago

Stop whining about the ‘spirit of cricket’ – England must get their own house in order

The Independent  

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R Ashwin backs Alex Carey after Jonny Bairstow stumping saga: We must applaud the game smarts of the individual
1 year, 6 months ago

R Ashwin backs Alex Carey after Jonny Bairstow stumping saga: We must applaud the game smarts of the individual

India Today  

Indian spin-bowling all-rounder Ravi Ashwin backed Alex Carey and lauded the Australian wicketkeeper for his immense presence of mind on Day 5 of the Lord’s Test in the Ashes 2023. Ashwin took to Twitter and wrote, “We must get one fact loud and clear “The keeper would never have a dip at the stumps from that far out in a …

Ashes 2023: Mitchell Starc strikes before reprieved Ben Duckett gives England hope in second Test
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Mitchell Starc strikes before reprieved Ben Duckett gives England hope in second Test

Firstpost  

England were 114/4 at stumps on the Day 4 of the second Ashes Test, still needing a further 257 runs to reach a target of 371. Mitchell Starc sparked an England collapse at Lord’s on Saturday before Ben Duckett was given a controversial reprieve as the hosts maintained their bid for a remarkable win in the second Ashes Test. Starc, …

Ashes 2nd Test: Injured Lyon inspires Australia by batting at Lord’s
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2nd Test: Injured Lyon inspires Australia by batting at Lord’s

The Hindu  

Nathan Lyon has been on crutches since Thursday. And I said, ‘Yes, but I may have to do you and go to 40.’ He said, ‘If you keep loving the game and keep trying to get better there is no reason why you can’t,’ so that was a nice little moment with Jimmy.” When the time came to bat, the …

Ashes 2023, 2nd Test Day 5 Highlights: Australia win by 43 runs, take 2-0 lead in Ashes 2023
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023, 2nd Test Day 5 Highlights: Australia win by 43 runs, take 2-0 lead in Ashes 2023

India Today  

18:22 IST: It was a fascinating session of Test cricket! The first hour belonged to the hosts as Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett played really well and scored runs at a quick rate as well. The former also survived a few close LBW calls from Mitchell Starc and on one occasion was given out but DRS saved him as there …

Lyon out for rest of 2nd Ashes test with ‘significant’ calf strain
1 year, 6 months ago

Lyon out for rest of 2nd Ashes test with ‘significant’ calf strain

Associated Press  

LONDON — Australia spinner Nathan Lyon will miss the rest of the second Ashes test against England at Lord’s after straining his right calf. “A decision regarding his availability for the remainder of the series will be made at the conclusion of the game.” Lyon arrived at Lord’s on crutches on Friday, and on the field he received a consoling …

Ashes 2023: Hook-happy England give away their wickets in second Ashes Test
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Hook-happy England give away their wickets in second Ashes Test

Firstpost  

Australia preyed on England’s determination to stick to aggressive ‘Bazball’ cricket as several batsmen fell into a hooking trap during a chaotic session in the second Test at Lord’s on Thursday. England, enjoying the best batting conditions of the match, were well placed at 188-1 in reply to Australia’s first innings 416, with the visitors’ spin bowler, Nathan Lyon, off …

ENG vs AUS, 2nd Test: Duckett leads England fightback against Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

ENG vs AUS, 2nd Test: Duckett leads England fightback against Australia

The Hindu  

Opener Ben Duckett hit 98 as England raced to 278-4 in another high-octane “Bazball” batting display to continue its Ashes fightback on day two of the second Lord’s test on Thursday after bowling Australia out for 416 on a memorable day’s action. England, so flat on Wednesday, began the day much more purposefully as Australia resumed on 339-5 with Steve …

England bounce back to form on day two of second Ashes Test
1 year, 6 months ago

England bounce back to form on day two of second Ashes Test

The Independent  

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England vs Australia: Glenn McGrath says Ashes will be ‘done and dusted’ if Cummins’ men win Lord’s Test
1 year, 6 months ago

England vs Australia: Glenn McGrath says Ashes will be ‘done and dusted’ if Cummins’ men win Lord’s Test

The Hindu  

Pat Cummins could win the Ashes in England, a feat that World Cup-winning captains Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke couldn’t achieve, and the ongoing series will be “done and dusted” if Australia emerges victorious in the second Test, feels pace legend Glenn McGrath. Australia ODI World Cup 2023 schedule: Full fixtures, match date and venues The last time Australia won …

Day one of second Ashes Test – England out to bounce back
1 year, 6 months ago

Day one of second Ashes Test – England out to bounce back

The Independent  

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‘Cummins may rotate himself in the latter half of Ashes’: Gillespie wary of skipper's workload, says 'they have Smith'
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Cummins may rotate himself in the latter half of Ashes’: Gillespie wary of skipper's workload, says 'they have Smith'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie is no stranger to the Ashes or English conditions. The current head coach of South Australia and Adelaide Strikers in BBL discusses England’s Bazball, how sticking to that aggressive batting could cause problems for their pace attack, and how to counter it. He knows England players will come hard at him and I think …

Ashes 2nd Test: Joe Root's twin strike helps Engand save face after Australia batters dominate Day 1 at Lord's
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2nd Test: Joe Root's twin strike helps Engand save face after Australia batters dominate Day 1 at Lord's

India Today  

Australia gave England a dose of their own medicine as the visitors scored in excess of 4 runs per over, racing to 339 for 5 at Stumps on Day 1 of the 2nd Ashes Test at Lord's on Wednesday, June 28. It was Australia that dominated the opening day's play as they set themselves a fine platform to dominate the …

Ashes 2023: England eye Lord's comeback with promise of more Bazball against confident Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: England eye Lord's comeback with promise of more Bazball against confident Australia

India Today  

Before the start of the first Test in the much-anticipated Ashes, questions were asked of England's ability to Bazball - play their free-flowing and aggressive brand of cricket - against their arch-rivals. That's at least what some of the England players, including their senior campaigner James Anderson, claimed their head coach Brendon McCullum had said during the Test match. Unlike …

This is not Ashes, it's shambolic: Kevin Pietersen tears into England after Australia dominate Lord's Test on Day 1
1 year, 6 months ago

This is not Ashes, it's shambolic: Kevin Pietersen tears into England after Australia dominate Lord's Test on Day 1

India Today  

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen tore into Ben Stokes's side for not showing enough intent to trouble the Australian side on Day 1 of the 2nd Ashes Test at Lord's in London. Kevin Pietersen, speaking to Sky Sports, was disappointed with the bowling effort, lambasting the pace at which their three senior bowlers in James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Ollie …

Ashes 2023, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: Steve Smith 85 not out highlights Australia's dominant day
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: Steve Smith 85 not out highlights Australia's dominant day

India Today  

18:22 IST: It was a fascinating session of Test cricket! The first hour belonged to the hosts as Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett played really well and scored runs at a quick rate as well. The former also survived a few close LBW calls from Mitchell Starc and on one occasion was given out but DRS saved him as there …

Ashes: Edgy England, green Lord’s, upbeat Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes: Edgy England, green Lord’s, upbeat Australia

Hindustan Times  

One Test into the Ashes, and already England are on the backfoot. This is Lord’s where James Anderson has been the most prolific seamer since Ian Botham, and England aren’t going to hold back. He hasn’t but England —possibly encouraged by Joe Root giving the old ball a fair tweak at Edgbaston —have decided against blooding young leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed …

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