The Ashes 2019: Australia assistant coach David Saker resigns just six months before England Test series
6 years, 1 month ago

The Ashes 2019: Australia assistant coach David Saker resigns just six months before England Test series

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Jon Lewis remains committed and promises review after England’s Ashes whitewash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jon Lewis remains committed and promises review after England’s Ashes whitewash

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Usman Khawaja defends David Warner against Mitchell Johnson's criticism
1 year, 3 months ago

Usman Khawaja defends David Warner against Mitchell Johnson's criticism

Op India  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has responded to Mitchell Johnson’s criticism of Test teammate David Warner, calling the veteran opener a “hero” who has paid his dues in the ‘Sandpaper Gate’ incident. Former Australia pacer Johnson launched a scathing attack against his former teammates David Warner and George Bailey, questioning why Warner is getting a Test farewell despite his struggles in …

Andrew Flintoff is set to take on his biggest role yet as the former England star continues his gradual return to cricket after horror Top Gear crash
1 year, 4 months ago

Andrew Flintoff is set to take on his biggest role yet as the former England star continues his gradual return to cricket after horror Top Gear crash

Daily Mail  

Andrew Flintoff will take the biggest step yet in his return to cricket when he becomes coach of the Northern Superchargers in next summer’s Hundred. Flintoff first emerged as an unpaid mentor with the England one-day side in their limited-overs series against New Zealand last summer after watching three Ashes Tests incognito at the invitation of his close friend and …

Ashes hero Andrew Flintoff to continue coaching stint after horror Top Gear smash by mentoring England Lions on their training camp in United Arab Emirates
1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes hero Andrew Flintoff to continue coaching stint after horror Top Gear smash by mentoring England Lions on their training camp in United Arab Emirates

Daily Mail  

Andrew Flintoff will continue his venture into coaching by mentoring the England Lions players on their training camp in the United Arab Emirates from next week. Flintoff, 45, spent chunks of last summer around England teams, watching the Ashes incognito following the horror crash while filming an episode of Top Gear 11 months ago that left him with facial scarring, …

Ashes 2023: England captain Ben Stokes clears the air on skipping the customary post-series drink
1 year, 7 months ago

Ashes 2023: England captain Ben Stokes clears the air on skipping the customary post-series drink

Firstpost  

The English dressing room reportedly remained locked to the Australians, who made multiple approaches to their rivals for a post-series drink at the end of the Oval Test. According to a report on foxsports.au, the Australian team made multiple approaches to the English dressing room for the post-Ashes drink but the door remained firmly locked each time. Now hearing that …

Ashes 2023: Australia captain Pat Cummins rues 'key moments' in drawn series
1 year, 7 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 rues ‘missed opportunity’ as Oval defeat denies Australia Ashes win
1 year, 7 months ago

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

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Ashes 2023: Pat Cummins aims to tinker strategy for 5th Test after inclement weather ensures urn retention
1 year, 7 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: Australia tailenders frustrate England to leave host short of time
1 year, 8 months ago

Ashes 2023, 4th Test: Australia tailenders frustrate England to leave host short of time

The Hindu  

Australia’s tailenders put up some late resistance to leave England frustrated on day one of the fourth Ashes test at Old Trafford, with the tourists on 299-8 at the close of play on Wednesday. Stuart Broad took two Australian wickets to move onto 600 in test cricket, with home favourite James Anderson, on his return to the England side, left …

Ashes 2023: No spinner in Australia’s playing XI for Manchester Test against England
1 year, 8 months ago

Ashes 2023: No spinner in Australia’s playing XI for Manchester Test against England

The Hindu  

David Warner has kept his place in Australia’s XI for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford despite the opener’s ongoing struggles against England paceman Stuart Broad. But Cummins said Warner’s role in three partnerships over 50 had helped Ashes-holder Australia establish its series lead and backed the 36-year-old, averaging a meagre 23.5 after six innings, to return to form …

David Warner retained for fourth Test despite struggles against Stuart Broad
1 year, 8 months ago

David Warner retained for fourth Test despite struggles against Stuart Broad

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Ashes 2023, 4th Test: Australia trying to solve two all-rounders puzzle ahead of Manchester Test
1 year, 8 months ago

Ashes 2023, 4th Test: Australia trying to solve two all-rounders puzzle ahead of Manchester Test

The Hindu  

David Warner is set to open in the fourth Ashes Test against England, Australia captain Pat Cummins said on Tuesday, but spinner Todd Murphy could be squeezed out to accommodate both all-rounders, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green. Warner’s place looked uncertain after his double failure in the third Test at Headingley where the opener managed a total of five runs …

Ashes 2023: Justin Langer wants Australia to stick to David Warner for 4th Test
1 year, 8 months ago

Ashes 2023: Justin Langer wants Australia to stick to David Warner for 4th Test

India Today  

Former Australian opener and head coach Justin Langer explained why Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green should not be considered as makeshift openers to replace the under-fire David Warner. Langer believes that dropping a match-winner like Warner due to his poor form would be a knee-jerk reaction that the visitors do not need right now. "The Australian selectors have shown their …

Ashes 2023: Warner in spotlight as Cummins says all options on table
1 year, 8 months ago

Ashes 2023: Warner in spotlight as Cummins says all options on table

The Hindu  

David Warner’s hopes of choosing the manner of his retirement from international cricket have dimmed after the Australian opener’s twin failures in the defeat by England at Headingley and Mitchell Marsh’s successful return to the side. With all-rounder Cameron Green expected to be fit for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford, Warner could be squeezed out if selectors opt …

Ashes 2023: Nasser Hussain tells Ollie Robinson to shut out noise and focus on-field performance
1 year, 8 months ago

Ashes 2023: Nasser Hussain tells Ollie Robinson to shut out noise and focus on-field performance

India Today  

Nasser Hussain has told England pacer Ollie Robinson to shut out the outside noise and focus on his on-field performance for the remainder of the Ashes series after his infamous send off to Usman Khawaja during the Edgbaston Test. "He's not the first cricketer to give someone a send-off in an Ashes battle and there's a few Aussies that have …

England is in danger of reducing the Ashes to an exhibition, says Boycott
1 year, 9 months ago

England is in danger of reducing the Ashes to an exhibition, says Boycott

The Hindu  

Former captain Geoffrey Boycott has lashed out at Ben Stokes and Co. for getting “carried away with Bazball” and not making winning a priority, adding that England is in danger of reducing the Ashes to an exhibition series. “England is in danger of reducing the Ashes to an exhibition,” Boycott wrote in his scathing column for ‘The Telegraph’. If at …

The Ashes 2023: Tim Paine hails Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon for first Test win against England
1 year, 9 months ago

The Ashes 2023: Tim Paine hails Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon for first Test win against England

The Hindu  

It would be advantage Australia during the Ashes as the Pat Cummins-led side can play at “different tempos”, while England only knows how to play “really hard”, feels former Australia Test skipper Time Paine. Paine, a wicketkeeper-batter, had stepped down as Australia captain days before the last Ashes series at home due to a ‘sexting’ scandal and was replaced by …

Ashes 2023: England coach McCullum has ‘no regrets’ after Australia loss
1 year, 9 months ago

Ashes 2023: England coach McCullum has ‘no regrets’ after Australia loss

The Hindu  

England coach Brendon McCullum insisted he had “no regrets” about his side’s tactics after a stunning two-wicket loss to Australia in the first Test at Edgbaston. This was just England’s third loss in 14 Tests since McCullum joined captain Ben Stokes at the helm, with the team’s policy of all-out aggression dubbed ‘Bazball’ in reference to the former New Zealand …

Ashes 2023: England are going to keep making moves, says Ben Stokes after Edgbaston thriller
1 year, 9 months ago

Ashes 2023: England are going to keep making moves, says Ben Stokes after Edgbaston thriller

India Today  

Ben Stokes was clear cut in saying that England would not go into their shell and would rather, “keep making moves” in the remaining four Tests of Ashes 2023. We're going to keep making moves if we feel the time is right and if we end up on the wrong side of results like this, there won't be much to …

Australia appoint IPL 2023 coach in riveting last-minute addition to support staff ahead of WTC Final: 'He knows...'
1 year, 9 months ago

Australia appoint IPL 2023 coach in riveting last-minute addition to support staff ahead of WTC Final: 'He knows...'

Hindustan Times  

The Australian team made a last-minute addition to their support staff ahead of the World Test Championship final against India, as they appointed former England head coach Andy Flower as consultant. Flower joined the side ahead of the clash that begins on Wednesday at The Oval; the former Zimbabwe captain had most recently been the head coach of Indian Premier …

Australia back David Warner for Ashes success
1 year, 9 months ago

Australia back David Warner for Ashes success

The Independent  

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David Warner keeps place as Australia name Ashes squad
1 year, 11 months ago

David Warner keeps place as Australia name Ashes squad

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David Warner in World Test Championships final squad but Australia keeps top order options open
1 year, 11 months ago

David Warner in World Test Championships final squad but Australia keeps top order options open

The Hindu  

David Warner has been included in Australia’s squad for the World Test Championship final and first two Ashes Tests but selectors kept their options at the top of the batting order open by also calling up Marcus Harris and Matt Renshaw. “Knowing that we’ve got some depth there and confidence in the guys that you can bring in means you’ve …

David Warner's wife claims Australia opener gave up Sydney farewell for shot at Ashes 2023 selection
2 years ago

David Warner's wife claims Australia opener gave up Sydney farewell for shot at Ashes 2023 selection

India Today  

David Warner's wife, Candice, has claimed that the Australian opener gave up the option of having a farewell in Sydney to keep dreams of playing the Ashes 2023 alive. Earlier, Ricky Ponting had said Warner could have retired in his 101st Test in Sydney in front of his home crowd and felt that the opener may have missed a trick. …

Ashes 2023: England ropes in Australian fast bowling coach Saker
2 years ago

Ashes 2023: England ropes in Australian fast bowling coach Saker

The Hindu  

David Saker is set to reprise his role as England’s fast bowling coach for this year’s Ashes after the Australian was approached by skipper Ben Stokes at the Twenty20 World Cup last year. Ben said: ‘I’d like to get you involved in the Ashes,’” Saker was quoted as saying by British media on Monday. It’s the biggest test event.” Saker …

England appoint Australian bowling coach ahead of Ashes this summer
2 years ago

England appoint Australian bowling coach ahead of Ashes this summer

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Will David Warner be part of Ashes squad: Former Australia coach Lehmann weighs in
2 years ago

Will David Warner be part of Ashes squad: Former Australia coach Lehmann weighs in

The Hindu  

Former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann believes David Warner should be part of the Ashes despite his struggles in Test cricket. Warner’s forgettable performance in India during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series and his ordinary run in the 25 Test innings he has played in England so far have set tongues wagging, with former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting saying that Warner …

I keep notes on everything: Coach Chris Silverwood looking to use Ashes experience to neutralise Australia
2 years, 8 months ago

I keep notes on everything: Coach Chris Silverwood looking to use Ashes experience to neutralise Australia

India Today  

Sri Lanka are set to take on Australia in a two-match Test series after a triumphant ODI series victory. While Australia mulls their combination, Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood has stated that he will use all his Ashes experience to give an advantage to the home team. I'm an avid scribbler, so I've got my notes on the Australian batsmen …

Australia open to splitting coaching role after Langer exit
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia open to splitting coaching role after Langer exit

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia is open to splitting the head coach’s role for its men’s team following Justin Langer’s exit, CA chairman Lachie Henderson said on Monday, conceding it was taxing for one person to coach across formats. “I think it is a very time-consuming role for one individual and maybe a more distributed method of coaching is the way of the …

Gillespie not interested in coaching Australia after Langer's resignation
3 years, 1 month ago

Gillespie not interested in coaching Australia after Langer's resignation

India TV News  

Highlights The former Aus pacer says he is committed to his coaching job with South Australia Gilllespie added it was heartbreaking to see how Langer made exit from national team The 46-year-old pacer also felt that Langer handled himself well in crisis Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie on Tuesday said that he is not interested in coaching Australia after Justin …

'Cowardly' cricket bosses are forced to explain why they dumped Justin Langer as Australian coach
3 years, 1 month ago

'Cowardly' cricket bosses are forced to explain why they dumped Justin Langer as Australian coach

Daily Mail  

Perception the 'NSW mafia' and player power led to demise of Langer as coach He was only offered six-month extension despite winning Ashes just days before Justin Langer was dumped as Australian cricket coach for 'team unity' after players staged a revolt, Cricket Australia has admitted. Cricket Australia's decision to force Justin Langer out of the national team has been …

Retired players disgusted at Langer treatment as England job possibly looms
3 years, 1 month ago

Retired players disgusted at Langer treatment as England job possibly looms

The Hindu  

Former teammates of Justin Langer have lamented what they called a lack of player support for the man who, even before quitting on Saturday as coach of the Australian men's cricket team, was being mentioned as a candidate for the vacant England job. A day earlier, England interim cricket director Andrew Strauss left open the possibility of Langer taking over …

Ashley Giles sacked as England team director after dismal Ashes campaign
3 years, 1 month ago

Ashley Giles sacked as England team director after dismal Ashes campaign

The Hindu  

One of the leaders of English cricket has stepped down following the humiliating Ashes series in Australia. Ashley Giles, managing director of the England men’s team, is leaving after three years in the role. “Off the back of a disappointing men’s Ashes this winter, we must ensure we put in place the conditions across our game to enable our test …

Justin Langer 'content' with Australia's success in T20 World Cup and the Ashes, ready for contract talks
3 years, 2 months ago

Justin Langer 'content' with Australia's success in T20 World Cup and the Ashes, ready for contract talks

India Today  

Australia head coach Justin Langer said that he is ready for talks over his contract with Cricket Australia after a good period for the team in which they won the T20 World Cup and then dominated England in the Ashes. Langer said that he knew these conversations happened after the two competitions and he is now ready now that Australia …

Ashes: Chris Silverwood insists he wants to stay on as England coach after Australia humiliation
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes: Chris Silverwood insists he wants to stay on as England coach after Australia humiliation

Daily Mail  

Chris Silverwood has insisted he wants to stay on as England head coach, despite his team’s 4-0 Ashes drubbing – but admitted he could have ‘shown my teeth more’ to the players amid accusations of dressing-room cosiness. Chris Silverwood wants to stay on as England head coach, despite his team’s Ashes drubbing There has been a loss of confidence among …

England head coach Chris Silverwood unsure what future holds after Ashes rout
3 years, 2 months ago

England head coach Chris Silverwood unsure what future holds after Ashes rout

The Independent  

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Ashes: England fret over availability of middle order trio for Hobart
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes: England fret over availability of middle order trio for Hobart

The Hindu  

England's bruised middle-order trio of Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler will soldier on to help their team in the battle to save the fourth Ashes Test against Australia but appear doubtful for the final match in Hobart. Stokes suffered a side strain in the current Sydney Test while Bairstow, who smashed the only century by an England batter …

Ashes 2021-22: No shortcuts to playing England quicks, says Usman Khawaja
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: No shortcuts to playing England quicks, says Usman Khawaja

India TV News  

Highlights "Jimmy Anderson is always very disciplined. "I work really hard on giving myself options, I feel like I can do everything now." Australian batter Usman Khawaja said there were no shortcuts to playing quality England seamers such as Jimmy Anderson, Stuart Broad and Mark Wood, especially on a difficult SCG pitch prepared by the curator, and added that his …

Ashes 2021-22: ECB director Ashley Giles calls for systemic changes in English cricket post defeat
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: ECB director Ashley Giles calls for systemic changes in English cricket post defeat

Firstpost  

England have lost a record nine Tests in 2021 and the Ashes defeat has led to speculations regarding the future of Test skipper Joe Root and head coach Chris Silverwood, while Giles role is also under the scanner. London: Apologising for the Ashes defeat Down Under, ECB managing director Ashley Giles has called for systematic changes in English cricket, but …

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, 4th Test Day 1: England shift momentum on rain-affected day
3 years, 2 months ago

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, 4th Test Day 1: England shift momentum on rain-affected day

Firstpost  

Follow live scores and updates of the 4th Ashes Test between England and Australia in Sydney Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Preview: Scott Boland has retained his spot in Australia’s bowling attack for the fourth Ashes test after his starring role on debut in the series-deciding victory over England last …

The Ashes: England draft in Adam Hollioake to work alongside Graham Thorpe ahead of Sydney Test
3 years, 2 months ago

The Ashes: England draft in Adam Hollioake to work alongside Graham Thorpe ahead of Sydney Test

Daily Mail  

England have enlisted the help of their former one-day captain Adam Hollioake as they look to bolster a coaching set-up decimated by Covid ahead of Tuesday night's fourth Test at the SCG. Adam Hollioake has been drafted in to England's coaching staff ahead of the fourth Ashes Test Coach Chris Silverwood is isolating in Melbourne after a family member tested …

Decision on Langer's future can wait until after Ashes, says CA
3 years, 2 months ago

Decision on Langer's future can wait until after Ashes, says CA

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia's high performance chief Ben Oliver said that a decision on Justin Langer's future would be made after the completion of the Ashes series, with the coach's contract set to expire in mid-2022. Langer's leadership was criticised amid player discontent in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup but he steered Australia to victory over New Zealand in the …

England head coach Chris Silverwood forced to isolate for fourth Ashes Test
3 years, 2 months ago

England head coach Chris Silverwood forced to isolate for fourth Ashes Test

The Independent  

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Ashes 2021-22: Former captains 'embarrassed' at England's surrender in Melbourne
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Former captains 'embarrassed' at England's surrender in Melbourne

Firstpost  

England were bundled out for 68 in their second innings on Day 3 as Australia notched up an innings and 14 runs win in the third Test to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-Test Ashes series. Melbourne: Former captains Michael Vaughan and Ian Botham are “embarrassed” by England’s abject surrender in the ongoing Ashes after the visitors capitulated …

England's Ashes inquest: Chris Silverwood and Joe Root are to blame – and one now has to go
3 years, 2 months ago

England's Ashes inquest: Chris Silverwood and Joe Root are to blame – and one now has to go

The Telegraph  

For all the hand-wringing over the county system, in the end the majority of blame for England’s abject Ashes performance has to lie with Chris Silverwood and Joe Root. As head coach and captain they have been exposed and made early mistakes that allowed Australia to kick the door down in Brisbane on day one. The “honest” conversations with the …

Ashes 2021-22: England captain Joe Root rues dropped chances, poor batting after Gabba defeat
3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: England captain Joe Root rues dropped chances, poor batting after Gabba defeat

Firstpost  

Root also defended the exclusion of James Anderson and Stuart Broad from England’s lineup for the first Test, which the tourists lost by nine wickets inside four days. Brisbane: England captain Joe Root said Saturday his team must fix their fielding and batting to get back into the Ashes series, while defending the decision to leave James Anderson and Stuart …

Ashes: Australia coach Justin Langer aims dig at Jack Leach
3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes: Australia coach Justin Langer aims dig at Jack Leach

Daily Mail  

Australia coach Justin Langer has taken a dig at England spinner Jack Leach following his struggles in Australia's first innings in the opening Ashes Test in Brisbane. Australia coach Justin Langer has taken a dig at England spinner Jack Leach David Warner targeted the left-armer, who conceded 95 runs in just 11 overs on day two But Leach went at …

Ashes 1st Test: Australia return to Gabba under new captain Cummins, seek early advantage vs England
3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 1st Test: Australia return to Gabba under new captain Cummins, seek early advantage vs England

India Today  

Off-field controversies have dominated the narrative in the lead up to the Ashes Test series, starting December 8 in Brisbane. England have reached Australia after Azeem Rafiq detailed allegations of institutional racism at Yorkshire where Joe Root, England's captain, plies his trade. Cummins though has made it clear that Australia's Test leadership will be a collaborative effort with Steve Smith …

Ashes 2021-22: Australia set to play Head and Starc in opening Test at GABBA
3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Australia set to play Head and Starc in opening Test at GABBA

India TV News  

Highlights Cummins said he was leaning towards allowing Starc to join Josh Hazelwood as the new ball pairing England captain Joe Root was less forthcoming about England's lineup Root admitted he is yet to settle on his side and whether he would select an all-out pace attack New Australia captain Pat Cummins has confirmed batsman Travis Head and fast bowler …

Ashes: Australia captaincy comes sooner than expected but Cummins is a quick learner
3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes: Australia captaincy comes sooner than expected but Cummins is a quick learner

The Hindu  

Pat Cummins’s promotion to the Australian captaincy may have come sooner than he bargained for, but for the nation’s fast bowlers the appointment is long overdue. While Tim Paine’s resignation in the wake of a ‘sexting’ scandal was the clincher, the seeds of Cummins's captaincy were sowed over three years ago during the Newlands ball-tampering scandal. Smith’s two-year leadership ban …

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