Hostile Headingley awaits Australia after Bairstow row – Ashes talking points
1 year, 6 months ago

Hostile Headingley awaits Australia after Bairstow row – Ashes talking points

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Danni Wyatt-Hodge pinpoints key quality England need to beat ‘ruthless’ Australia in Ashes
3 days, 3 hours ago

Danni Wyatt-Hodge pinpoints key quality England need to beat ‘ruthless’ Australia in Ashes

The Independent  

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Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep

Hindustan Times  

Dec 13 - England captain Ben Stokes concedes that he has probably spoken too much about next year's Ashes and is keen that the tourists stay in the "here and now" as they look to sweep their test series against New Zealand in Hamilton this week. Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep Charged with confidence …

Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep

Hindustan Times  

- England captain Ben Stokes concedes that he has probably spoken too much about next year's Ashes and is keen that the tourists stay in the "here and now" as they look to sweep their test series against New Zealand in Hamilton this week. Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep Charged with confidence after taking …

Ben Stokes insists he has 'the best top-six players in England' despite being skittled for 112 on day three in Pakistan defeat in the lowest score of the Bazball era
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes insists he has 'the best top-six players in England' despite being skittled for 112 on day three in Pakistan defeat in the lowest score of the Bazball era

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes admitted England hadn’t been good enough to deny Pakistan a series-clinching victory in the third Test, but insisted his team still contained ‘the best top-six batsmen’ in the country. England captain Ben Stokes had few complaints about losing the test series to Pakistan 2-1 But Ollie Pope was one player who struggled against Pakistan and rarely looked set …

Rob Key on why an Australian can play for England in the Ashes, the problem with Bazball's critics and why Andrew Flintoff doesn't need coaching qualifications to be a star
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rob Key on why an Australian can play for England in the Ashes, the problem with Bazball's critics and why Andrew Flintoff doesn't need coaching qualifications to be a star

Daily Mail  

Rob Key allows himself a smile as he reflects on a lively couple of weeks. England's Bazball approach under Brendon McCullum has been criticised at times since he was appointed Test head coach in 2022 by Rob Key England's stand-in 50-over captain Harry Brook recently suggested the players don't care how they are getting out But Test opener Zak Crawley …

England captain Ben Stokes says ruthless selection calls made with Ashes in mind
5 months, 4 weeks ago

England captain Ben Stokes says ruthless selection calls made with Ashes in mind

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes: England are changing so we can win back Ashes
6 months ago

Ben Stokes: England are changing so we can win back Ashes

The Telegraph  

A bullish Stokes acknowledged that an Ashes focus represents a pivot to his strategy. “I want us to be able to take a squad out there that I know is going to go at Australia,” said Stokes. I want this team to progress over the 18 months, so I’m focusing on that because I want us to go out to …

Big hitting and Headingley heroics – Jonny Bairstow’s best Test moments
10 months ago

Big hitting and Headingley heroics – Jonny Bairstow’s best Test moments

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Fastest Lord’s ton and Headingley Ashes heroics – Ben Stokes’ best Test moments
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Fastest Lord’s ton and Headingley Ashes heroics – Ben Stokes’ best Test moments

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes hits back at former team-mate Steve Harmison's claims 'underprepared' England will 'deserve to get beat 5-0' for arriving just three days before the first Test in India
1 year ago

Ben Stokes hits back at former team-mate Steve Harmison's claims 'underprepared' England will 'deserve to get beat 5-0' for arriving just three days before the first Test in India

Daily Mail  

There was a shortage of seasonal goodwill between two old friends on Thursday when Ben Stokes was forced to defend England's India tour preparation after a blistering attack by Steve Harmison. 'If England go in just three days before the first Test they just have to get beat 5-0, they really do,' said Harmison on his excellent talkSPORT podcast with …

Chris Woakes reveals the gamble that paid off to be named player of the Ashes
1 year, 5 months ago

Chris Woakes reveals the gamble that paid off to be named player of the Ashes

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes lauds player of the series Chris Woakes after England earn Ashes draw
1 year, 5 months ago

Ben Stokes lauds player of the series Chris Woakes after England earn Ashes draw

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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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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 …

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith breaks Don Bradman's massive record as he continues his golden touch at the Oval
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith breaks Don Bradman's massive record as he continues his golden touch at the Oval

India TV News  

The greatest modern Test batter Steve Smith had a mixed day on the field with the bat on Day 2 of the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at the Oval as he scored 71 runs and was the lone batter for his side. Smith got out for 71 but he managed to achieve a massive feat on the …

Ashes 2023: Harry Brook falls short of century on Day 1 as Australia take control of 5th Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Harry Brook falls short of century on Day 1 as Australia take control of 5th Test

Firstpost  

Brook’s 85 was the centrepiece of England’s 283 all out, although he should have been dismissed for five on a day where Australia, unusually, dropped five catches England’s Harry Brook fell short of a maiden Test century against Australia as the tourists had the better of the opening day of the fifth and final Ashes clash at The Oval on …

Ashes: Brook falls short of century as Starc’s strikes put Australia on top
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes: Brook falls short of century as Starc’s strikes put Australia on top

The Hindu  

England’s Harry Brook fell short of a maiden Test century against Australia as the tourist had the better of the opening day of the fifth and final Ashes clash at The Oval on Thursday. Brook’s 85 was the centrepiece of England’s 283 all out, although he should have been dismissed for five on a day where Australia, unusually, dropped five …

Ashes 2023: England’s Bairstow hits back at critics after big-hitting heroics vs Australia
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: England’s Bairstow hits back at critics after big-hitting heroics vs Australia

The Hindu  

England wicket keeper Jonny Bairstow hit back at his critics following a blistering 99 not out that put his side on the verge of a famous victory in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford on Friday. Bairstow slammed four sixes as he helped England post 592 all out in its first innings on day three, its highest Ashes innings …

Jonny Bairstow hits back at critics after putting England on top in fourth Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Jonny Bairstow hits back at critics after putting England on top in fourth Test

The Independent  

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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 …

Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood strengthen England’s position in fourth Ashes Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood strengthen England’s position in fourth Ashes Test

The Independent  

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Day three of fourth Ashes Test: England seek to turn the screw
1 year, 5 months ago

Day three of fourth Ashes Test: England seek to turn the screw

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England captain Ben Stokes has vowed to 'push' Bazball even HARDER at Old Trafford to keep Ashes series alive... with rain set to affect fourth Test
1 year, 5 months ago

England captain Ben Stokes has vowed to 'push' Bazball even HARDER at Old Trafford to keep Ashes series alive... with rain set to affect fourth Test

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes insists England are prepared to go even more attacking than usual in order to get the win they need to ensure that the Ashes are still up for grabs in the final Test next week. With rain forecast in Manchester throughout the week, England may be forced to throw caution to the wind in order to keep the …

Ashes: Bazball commitment to batting unshaken
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes: Bazball commitment to batting unshaken

Hindustan Times  

Another fantastic contest in the 2023 men’s Ashes saw England narrow the series 2-1 with a dramatic victory by three wickets in Leeds. One of the many storylines in this series, maybe the main one, has been around England’s approach with the bat. Regardless of the overwhelming benefits of England’s approach, in squeezing the best out of this specific group …

Should Jonny Bairstow keep the gloves? Talking points after England win third Ashes Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Should Jonny Bairstow keep the gloves? Talking points after England win third Ashes Test

The Independent  

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Ashes 2023: I've learnt a lot from James Anderson, Stuart Broad, says Chris Woakes after win at Headingley
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: I've learnt a lot from James Anderson, Stuart Broad, says Chris Woakes after win at Headingley

India Today  

England all-rounder Chris Woakes said he has learnt so much from the veteran pace-bowling duo of Stuart Broad and James Anderson. Ashes 2023: Full Coverage Speaking after England’s win, Woakes said he doesn’t begrudge the fact Broad and Anderson are still around the squad since he’s learnt so much from them. He went on to say that it was amazing …

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 2023: Stokes has ‘no hesitation’ England can complete Ashes comeback
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Stokes has ‘no hesitation’ England can complete Ashes comeback

The Hindu  

England captain Ben Stokes said he has no doubt his side can pull off a remarkable Ashes comeback after winning a dramatic third Test by three wickets on Sunday. Australia still leads the best-of-five series 2-1 and needs just one more win to secure its first Ashes triumph in England for 22 years. But Stokes remains confident England can become …

Ben Stokes lauds 'Mr. Consistent' Chris Woakes after Leeds Test heist in Ashes: Having him at No.8 is massive help
1 year, 6 months ago

Ben Stokes lauds 'Mr. Consistent' Chris Woakes after Leeds Test heist in Ashes: Having him at No.8 is massive help

India Today  

Skipper Ben Stokes heaped praise on Chris Woakes after the latter played a match-winning knock under pressure to help England beat Australia by three wickets in the third Ashes Test at Headingley in Leeds. Moreover, Woakes hit the winning boundary off Mitchell Starc as England made it 1-2 in the ongoing five-match Test series against their arch-rivals. Woakes made a …

'Superhuman' Ben Stokes can't do it every time: Chris Woakes urges other England batters to stand up in Ashes
1 year, 6 months ago

'Superhuman' Ben Stokes can't do it every time: Chris Woakes urges other England batters to stand up in Ashes

India Today  

In a stunning display of resilience and determination, Ben Stokes once again emerged as the driving force behind England's fightback in the ongoing Ashes series. While Stokes's contributions have been nothing short of superhuman, England all-rounder Chris Woakes emphasised the need for the entire team to step up and not solely rely on their talismanic captain. Australia will be thinking …

Ashes 2023: England chasing 251 to win after Head’s 77 gives Australia hope
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: England chasing 251 to win after Head’s 77 gives Australia hope

The Hindu  

Travis Head erupted with a half-century to give Australia a chance and set England a target of 251 to win the third Ashes Test on a rainy third day on Saturday. Rain at Headingley prevented play from starting for nearly five hours, well after Tea, and England used conditions ripe for seam and swing to reduce Australia from 116 for …

Moeen says England still has Ashes hope while they have Stokes
1 year, 6 months ago

Moeen says England still has Ashes hope while they have Stokes

The Hindu  

Moeen Ali hailed another “brilliant” performance by Ben Stokes as he insisted England could still pull off a remarkable Ashes triumph so long as its inspirational captain was involved in the game. ‘Loves these situations’ But while Moeen warned against an over-reliance on the all-rounder, battling a longstanding left knee problem among several fitness issues, he said: “Ben’s a brilliant …

Ashes 2023: Smith and Labuschagne exits gives England hope of staying in contention
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Smith and Labuschagne exits gives England hope of staying in contention

The Hindu  

Key wickets late in the day helped put England in with a chance of staying in contention in the Ashes series in their must-win second test, Australia finishing day two on 116-4 with a second-innings lead of 142. More heroics from captain Ben Stokes single-handedly got England within 26 runs of Australia’s first innings total after a big-hitting 80, the …

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: Mark Wood, Mitchell Marsh fireworks headline incredible Day 1 at Leeds
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes: Mark Wood, Mitchell Marsh fireworks headline incredible Day 1 at Leeds

India Today  

It was a day of comebacks in Day 1 of the Headingley Test match at the Ashes 2023 as Mark Wood and Mitchell Marsh stole the show at the Yorkshire Cricket Ground on Thursday, 6 July. Australia looked in deep trouble after losing their top 4 batters at Lunch, but when everyone thought that the hosts England would finally pull …

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 2023: Ben Stokes wants England to move on from Jonny Bairstow controversy and focus on Headingley Test
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Ben Stokes wants England to move on from Jonny Bairstow controversy and focus on Headingley Test

India Today  

England skipper Ben Stokes insisted on the eve of the third Ashes Test against Australia that everyone should 'move on' from Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal in the second Ashes Test at Lord's. The Bairstow stumping incident on the final day of the second Test, which Australia won by 43 runs to take a 2-0 series lead, overshadowed skipper Stokes' on-field …

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith booed by Headingley crowd in his 100th Test
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith booed by Headingley crowd in his 100th Test

India Today  

Australia batter Steve Smith was booed by the Headingley crowd on Day 1 of the third Ashes Test match on Thursday, 6 July. KEEP WALKING STEVE 🎉🎉🎉🎉 pic.twitter.com/zUPxlfTAEe — England's Barmy Army ðŸôó çó âó åó ®ó çó ¿ðŸŽº July 6, 2023 Emotions ran high after a controversial final day at Lord's in the second Test match of the series. …

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith eyes all-time great status as 100th Test cap looms
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith eyes all-time great status as 100th Test cap looms

The Hindu  

When Australia’s Steve Smith last played a Test match at Headingley, he was just one red-ball cap into his celebrated career and thought of mainly as a leg-spinner. But when Smith takes the field at Yorkshire’s headquarters on Thursday for the third match of the Ashes series, he will be winning his 100th cap as arguably the outstanding batter of …

Ashes 2023: Fuming England need a Bradman-inspired comeback
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Fuming England need a Bradman-inspired comeback

Hindustan Times  

England go into the third Test at Headingley starting on Thursday still bristling at what they perceive as Australia’s sleight-of-hand at Lord’s that led to Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal and their Ashes rivals going 2-0 up. Anger can still spark an England revival, though going up against a well-oiled Australia who have twice upset their ‘Bazball’ plans, Ben Stokes and Co …

Ashes 2023: Australia captain Cummins has ‘moved past’ Stokes’ Headingley heroics
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Australia captain Cummins has ‘moved past’ Stokes’ Headingley heroics

The Hindu  

Australia captain Pat Cummins said on Wednesday that England counterpart Ben Stokes’ match-winning 2019 hundred at Headingley will be a thing of the past during this week’s Ashes clash in Leeds. Cummins’ men have arrived for a third Test starting on Thursday 2-0 up in the five-match series after wins at Edgbaston and Lord’s. Headingley, however, has been the scene …

The Ashes 2023: Glenn McGrath slams England for Bazball approach
1 year, 6 months ago

The Ashes 2023: Glenn McGrath slams England for Bazball approach

The Hindu  

Legendary pacer Glenn McGrath has slammed England for playing casual cricket against Australia in the ongoing Ashes, sarcastically terming it as “CazBall” instead of “Bazball”, the aggressive version of the game associated with the Brendon McCullum coached side in recent times. Ashes 2023: Stokes wants to ‘move on’ from Bairstow furore The 53-year-old said he was initially in “two minds” …

'Why has Bairstow been quiet?': Simon Taufel lists down 8 pointers in long post to settle ENG vs AUS Ashes controversy
1 year, 6 months ago

'Why has Bairstow been quiet?': Simon Taufel lists down 8 pointers in long post to settle ENG vs AUS Ashes controversy

Hindustan Times  

Days after Simon Taufel passed his verdict on the controversial Jonny Bairstow's dismissal in the second Ashes Test, which Australia won by 43 runs, the legendary umpire shared a lengthy explanation on why he thinks it was a “correct decision.” Bairstow was stumped in the opening session of Day 5 by Alex Carey and while the dismissal was well within …

Ashes 2023: Stokes wants to ‘move on’ from Bairstow furore
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Stokes wants to ‘move on’ from Bairstow furore

The Hindu  

England captain Ben Stokes insisted on Wednesday it was time “everyone moved on” from Jonny Bairstow’s controversial dismissal in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s. Bairstow’s dismissal sparked a chorus of boos at a normally sedate Lord’s and led to three MCC members being suspended for allegedly abusing visiting players in the pavilion. Stokes indicated he would have withdrawn the …

The Ashes Headingley Test: England rest Anderson, Tongue for third Test, Moeen and Wood included
1 year, 6 months ago

The Ashes Headingley Test: England rest Anderson, Tongue for third Test, Moeen and Wood included

The Hindu  

England announced its playing XI for the third Ashes Test match against Australia and the Ben Stokes-led side has dropped veteran pacer James Anderson in one of three changes. England Playing XI for Third Test Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad Along with Anderson, …

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 …

Jonny Bairstow tipped to thrive off controversy in front of Headingley crowd
1 year, 6 months ago

Jonny Bairstow tipped to thrive off controversy in front of Headingley crowd

The Independent  

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Ashes 2023: Bairstow’s dismissal is ‘just as plain as day out’, says Mark Butcher
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Bairstow’s dismissal is ‘just as plain as day out’, says Mark Butcher

The Hindu  

Former England opener Mark Butcher is confused by the uproar over Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal in the second Ashes Test, saying that “it’s just as plain as day out” and the chatter in cricketing circles is “nonsense”. Lord’s was the hotbed of controversy on the final day of the second Test when England batter Bairstow ducked a slow bouncer from Australia’s …

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