Ben Duckett: My Ashes sledging is not what you think
1 year, 7 months ago

Ben Duckett: My Ashes sledging is not what you think

The Telegraph  

Ben Duckett has not had much time to reflect on an Ashes series which he solidified his status as England’s opening batsman. It’s pretty special being a part of an all-time great series.” ‘I have no regrets about falling short at Lord’s Duckett says he would have “taken” his Ashes series, with an average of 35 against a “world class” bowling attack, and his partnership with Zak Crawley at the top of the order increasingly settled. He has no regrets – not even falling within 20 runs of an Ashes hundred at Lord’s twice, both times to the short ball. “It would have been pretty incredible to make an Ashes hundred at Lord’s,” he says, “but I have no regrets about getting out like that.

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Ben Duckett sets his sights on ODI opener spot after an impressive 95 on his debut at the top of the order in hefty seven-wicket defeat by Australia
6 months, 1 week ago

Ben Duckett sets his sights on ODI opener spot after an impressive 95 on his debut at the top of the order in hefty seven-wicket defeat by Australia

Daily Mail  

Ben Duckett is intent on becoming a permanent feature at the top of England’s one-day team after marking his first appearance as opener with 95 in Thursday’s defeat to Australia in Nottingham. ‘Obviously there's a lot of cricket coming up over the next few months, starting with this 50-over stuff and hopefully by the end of the series I'll be …

England's Ben Duckett could be forced to leave second Test with West Indies EARLY - with Dan Lawrence on standby to replace the Nottinghamshire opener
8 months, 2 weeks ago

England's Ben Duckett could be forced to leave second Test with West Indies EARLY - with Dan Lawrence on standby to replace the Nottinghamshire opener

Daily Mail  

England opener Ben Duckett could miss part of the second Test against West Indies at his home ground of Trent Bridge to be at the birth of his first child. Duckett, 29, has been given the blessing of captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum to leave the match if his partner Paige goes into labour - opening the possibility …

Mark Wood praises Ben Duckett’s ‘skilful innings’ as England fight back in India
1 year, 1 month ago

Mark Wood praises Ben Duckett’s ‘skilful innings’ as England fight back in India

The Independent  

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‘I’m sure Ashwin is going to get me out again but I won't die wondering': England batter Ben Duckett to India great
1 year, 2 months ago

‘I’m sure Ashwin is going to get me out again but I won't die wondering': England batter Ben Duckett to India great

Hindustan Times  

A vastly improved Test player than what he was when he first burst onto the scene in 2016, England's Ben Duckett has no qualms in admitting that India's off-spinning all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin will most certainly get him out a few times in the upcoming Test series but this time he won't die wondering. It's going to be interesting, I don't …

Pat Cummins proud of his Australia team for retaining the Ashes
1 year, 8 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, 8 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, 8 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Whingeing Piers Morgan branded as a hypocritical flog by Merv Hughes after claiming there has never been ‘a less-deserved retention of the Ashes’ in ‘irrational rant’ following draw at Old Trafford
1 year, 8 months ago

Whingeing Piers Morgan branded as a hypocritical flog by Merv Hughes after claiming there has never been ‘a less-deserved retention of the Ashes’ in ‘irrational rant’ following draw at Old Trafford

Daily Mail  

Cricket icon Merv Hughes has labelled Piers Morgan a hypocritical 'flog' over the outspoken Englishman's 'irrational rant' after Australia retained the Ashes thanks to rain. Piers Morgan has slammed for his reaction to Australia retaining the Ashes, labelled a hypocrite for his 'irrational rant' Pat Cummins and the Aussies have retained the Ashes after winning the first two Tests and …

Should Jonny Bairstow keep the gloves? Talking points after England win third Ashes Test
1 year, 8 months ago

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

The Independent  

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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: ‘I couldn’t watch’ - England exhilarating run chase too much even for Stokes
1 year, 8 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 …

Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley survive for 27-0 at stumps after England's bowlers rip through Australia
1 year, 8 months ago

Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley survive for 27-0 at stumps after England's bowlers rip through Australia

Daily Mail  

England’s late entrants to this year’s Ashes combined on a dramatic Saturday evening to set up the prospect of more Headingley heroics against Australia being completed today. Recalled bowlers Chris Woakes and Mark Wood responded with a couple of crucial strikes apiece, to open up the prospect of Ben Stokes’ team heading across the Pennines next week 2-1 down and …

Ashes 2023: Mitchell Starc strikes before reprieved Ben Duckett gives England hope in second Test
1 year, 9 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, …

I was out in my mind: Ben Duckett reacts to getting caught by Mitchell Starc on Day 4 at Lord's
1 year, 9 months ago

I was out in my mind: Ben Duckett reacts to getting caught by Mitchell Starc on Day 4 at Lord's

India Today  

England opener Ben Duckett was given a lifeline on Day 4 of the Ashes Test match after Mitchell Starc grassed a catch at fine leg. Third umpire Marais Erasmus overturned the decision citing that the lower half of the ball was touching the ground and Duckett was called back. Duckett said ahead of Day 5's play at Lord's. The batter …

Ashes 2023, 2nd Test Day 5 Highlights: Australia win by 43 runs, take 2-0 lead in Ashes 2023
1 year, 9 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 …

Australia great Glenn McGrath says decision to reprieve Ben Duckett ‘a disgrace’
1 year, 9 months ago

Australia great Glenn McGrath says decision to reprieve Ben Duckett ‘a disgrace’

The Independent  

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Ashes 2nd Test: Duckett defends England’s aggression as Australia hit back
1 year, 9 months ago

Ashes 2nd Test: Duckett defends England’s aggression as Australia hit back

The Hindu  

Ben Duckett insisted England had no regrets about its aggressive game plan after the opener was one of several batters to fall into Australia’s short-ball trap on a dramatic day at Lord’s. In reply to Australia’s first-innings total of 416, England had seized back the momentum as it raced to 188-1 during Thursday’s second day of the second Ashes Test. …

Ben Duckett has no regrets taking on Australia after falling short of century
1 year, 9 months ago

Ben Duckett has no regrets taking on Australia after falling short of century

The Independent  

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ENG vs AUS, 2nd Test: Duckett leads England fightback against Australia
1 year, 9 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 …

This is not Ashes, it's shambolic: Kevin Pietersen tears into England after Australia dominate Lord's Test on Day 1
1 year, 9 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 …

Home of the urn and Australian dominance – Ashes history at Lord’s
1 year, 9 months ago

Home of the urn and Australian dominance – Ashes history at Lord’s

The Independent  

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Ashes: Travis Head unfazed by England pacer Ollie Robinson's sledging, says Australia focused on winning
1 year, 9 months ago

Ashes: Travis Head unfazed by England pacer Ollie Robinson's sledging, says Australia focused on winning

India Today  

Australia batsman Travis Head has laughed off England's sledging attempts after the Edgbaston Test while adding that the Pat Cummins-led Australian side is focused on making it two wins on the trot in the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Head's team leads the five-match series 1-0 after a thrilling two-wicket win at Edgbaston, but for some members of England's squad, …

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: Joe Root hits century to put England in command against Australia at Edgbaston
1 year, 9 months ago

The Ashes 2023: Joe Root hits century to put England in command against Australia at Edgbaston

The Hindu  

A superb century from Joe Root, his first against Australia since 2015, helped England race to 393-8 before declaring on the opening day of the first Ashes Test, a move that did not bear fruit as the tourist held firm to finish on 14-0 at stumps. In a move typical of the unconventional, attacking approach adopted by skipper Ben Stokes …

Ashes 2023, 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: Australia 14 for 0 at Stumps after England's bold declaration
1 year, 9 months ago

Ashes 2023, 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: Australia 14 for 0 at Stumps after England's bold declaration

India Today  

00:26 IST: Ben Stokes, the captain of England says that he is very proud of the team to take this game into Day 5, and it was wonderful to see the way they handled the rollercoaster of emotions. Adds that losing always hurts regardless and they want to keep making the moves when the time is right. Explains that he …

Australia back David Warner for Ashes success
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia back David Warner for Ashes success

The Independent  

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Ben Duckett: I am England's man for all seasons
2 years ago

Ben Duckett: I am England's man for all seasons

The Telegraph  

Almost seven years into his international career, Ben Duckett is back in Dhaka, where it all began for him as a 21-year-old who, in his own words “probably wasn’t ready for international cricket”. Handed a second chance this winter, he has been England’s man for all seasons: first-choice in Tests in Pakistan and New Zealand, stand-in for ODIs and T20s …

Mark Wood expects a limited Ashes role with England’s depth of bowlers
2 years ago

Mark Wood expects a limited Ashes role with England’s depth of bowlers

The Independent  

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Ashes 2021-22: Jonny Bairstow's fighting century, Ben Stokes's defiant knock help England fight back
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Jonny Bairstow's fighting century, Ben Stokes's defiant knock help England fight back

Firstpost  

At the close of the third day’s play in the Sydney Test, England were 258 for seven. A timely century by Jonny Bairstow and a half-century for Ben Stokes helped England claw their way back to 258-7 after a terrible start to the third day of the fourth Ashes Test. Bairstow reached his ton on the third-last ball of the …

TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Jonny Bairstow's century was his first for 38 innings
3 years, 2 months ago

TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Jonny Bairstow's century was his first for 38 innings

Daily Mail  

Jonny Bairstow steadied the ship and restored some pride for England with a brilliant 103 not out on the third day of the fourth Ashes Test. Jonny Bairstow produced a memorable innings to reach a century at the SCG Jonny Bairstow hit his first Test century in 38 innings since making 110 against Sri Lanka in Colombo in November 2018. …

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

Ashes 2021-2022: Former captains Vaughan and Botham 'embarrassed' by England's abject surrender
3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2021-2022: Former captains Vaughan and Botham 'embarrassed' by England's abject surrender

India TV News  

Former England captains Michael Vaughan and Ian Botham felt "embarrassed" by England's approach and attitude towards the game in the ongoing Ashes after Australia took away the Ashes series in the third Test on Tuesday. "It's not easy in these times, the England side didn't have a great preparation but if you want to look for excuses, you can," Vaughan, …

England facing Ashes series defeat as batting frailties exposed once more in Boxing Day calamity
3 years, 3 months ago

England facing Ashes series defeat as batting frailties exposed once more in Boxing Day calamity

The Telegraph  

Australia vs England, third Test full scoreboard Cummins wins toss, bowls, and takes three in morning Root unable to convert 50, Buttler caught on boundary in final over before tea England bowled out for 185, Australia score quickly before stumps England have become an all-or-nothing team with no patience for Test cricket Joe Root called for a reaction from his …

Ashes 2021-22: England skipper Joe Root confident of 'banging out a hundred'
3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: England skipper Joe Root confident of 'banging out a hundred'

Firstpost  

Root became just the fourth player in history — and first since 2008 — to plunder 1,600 Test runs in a calendar year during the Adelaide Test, but a maiden century in Australia has always eluded him. Melbourne: Joe Root has backed himself to “bang out a hundred” as England face a must-win Boxing Day Test in Melbourne and says …

The Ashes: Ben Stokes insists he is loving his return to cricket after months away from the game
3 years, 3 months ago

The Ashes: Ben Stokes insists he is loving his return to cricket after months away from the game

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes insists he is ‘loving’ his return to cricket even though England already face an uphill battle to stay in the second Test and retain any chance of winning the Ashes. Ben Stokes is enjoying his return to cricket despite England's struggles in the Ashes Stokes brushed aside worries about his knee and said he has 'loved every minute' …

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 …

Can't forget Ricky Ponting sledging me in 2005 Ashes Test, says Andrew Flintoff
4 years, 10 months ago

Can't forget Ricky Ponting sledging me in 2005 Ashes Test, says Andrew Flintoff

India TV News  

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff recalled an incident featuring former Australia captain Ricky Ponting from the second Test of the 2005 Ashes series. The former cricketer stated Ponting's sledging didn't work on him as he continued to bat without paying any heed to what the Australian had to say. "I can never forget Ricky Ponting in the second innings sledging …

David Warner thanks fans for support in message after Ashes
5 years, 6 months ago

David Warner thanks fans for support in message after Ashes

India TV News  

David Warner posted an emotional message on his Instagram account thanking the fans for supporting the Australian team, who retained The Ashes at the end of the a long tour of England that started with the 2019 World Cup. Fans in England made it a point to boo Warner and Steve Smith, both of whom were returning to Test cricket …

Ashes 2019: England and Australia bring curtain down on unforgettable summer
5 years, 6 months ago

Ashes 2019: England and Australia bring curtain down on unforgettable summer

The Independent  

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Ashes 2019: Pat Cummins double strikes leave Australia on verge of retaining the Ashes, England 365 runs away – Firstpost
5 years, 6 months ago

Ashes 2019: Pat Cummins double strikes leave Australia on verge of retaining the Ashes, England 365 runs away – Firstpost

Firstpost  

England were 18-2 in their second innings at stumps on the fourth day of the fourth Test, still needing a further 365 runs on Sunday’s last day to reach a target of 383. Manchester: Pat Cummins took two wickets in two balls, including England captain Joe Root for a golden duck, to leave Australia on the brink of retaining the …

Ashes-saving hundred right up there with World Cup win: Ben Stokes
5 years, 7 months ago

Ashes-saving hundred right up there with World Cup win: Ben Stokes

India Today  

For England all-rounder Ben Stokes, his masterclass unbeaten 135 that helped his side win the third Ashes Test at Headingley on Sunday by one wicket to level the series 1-1 was right up there with his World Cup final heroics. Chasing a daunting 359 for victory after being shot out for 67 in the first innings, England were 286/9 with …

Ashes 2019: England assistant coach Graham Thorpe calls for self-belief
5 years, 7 months ago

Ashes 2019: England assistant coach Graham Thorpe calls for self-belief

Daily Mail  

England have been challenged to recapture the self-belief of their World Cup win as they try to save the first Ashes Test following another superb century from Steve Smith. Centurion Steve Smith's heroics helped set England an unlikely 398 to win the first Test Asked if England could draw on their experience at the World Cup, where they came through …

Jonny Bairstow's time in this Ashes has finally arrived
7 years, 3 months ago

Jonny Bairstow's time in this Ashes has finally arrived

Daily Mail  

That was a special moment for Jonny Bairstow — his first Ashes hundred. Australia’s extra pace means they can blow away England’s tail, as they did here, but Bairstow also said England had the armoury to take 20 wickets. At stumps on day two, that left them just needing 17 more, then… It was a special moment when Jonny Bairstow …

England's Ashes booze-cruise has hit last chance saloon
7 years, 3 months ago

England's Ashes booze-cruise has hit last chance saloon

Daily Mail  

The problem for England is that, having failed to pull off the easy part, the only route to redemption is by doing the hard part, in Perth. Alastair Cook outlined how everything changed for England when Ben Stokes was arrested Root mounted a staunch defence of his squad but, beneath, he no doubt feels as let down as anybody; as …

Ashes: England's Ben Duckett suspended on disciplinary issue
7 years, 3 months ago

Ashes: England's Ben Duckett suspended on disciplinary issue

India TV News  

Batsman Ben Duckett was dropped from an England tour match in Australia on Saturday after reportedly pouring a drink over fast bowler James Anderson in a Perth bar. has been suspended for England's two-day warm-up match against a CA XI on disciplinary grounds for an incident that occurred on Thursday night in a bar in Perth," the England and Wales …

Ashes 2017: From Michael Clarke vs James Anderson to Ian Botham vs Rodney Marsh, sledging incidents that livened up the rivalry
7 years, 4 months ago

Ashes 2017: From Michael Clarke vs James Anderson to Ian Botham vs Rodney Marsh, sledging incidents that livened up the rivalry

Firstpost  

Let’s mine the history books to find some of the top Ashes sledges, or what the Australians would like to call, which they call ‘mental disintegration’ of the opposition. At this Australian captain Michael Clarke got involved and warned Anderson, “Get ready for a broken f***ing arm,” in an obvious reference to the tailender facing up to Johnson who was …

Ashes 2017-18: England won't be 'easy to beat' despite Ben Stokes' absence, says former Australia pacer Ryan Harris
7 years, 4 months ago

Ashes 2017-18: England won't be 'easy to beat' despite Ben Stokes' absence, says former Australia pacer Ryan Harris

Firstpost  

“You can’t write off teams just because of injuries. Melbourne: The absence of Ben Stokes and a rash of injuries have made for an inauspicious buildup to England’s Ashes campaign but former Australia quick Ryan Harris believes it’s not all doom and gloom for the tourists while their main strike bowlers are firing. “If there were injuries to Broad and …

Ashes 2017-18: From Kevin Pietersen's Adelaide heroics to Steve Waugh's grit at The Oval, knocks that oozed class
7 years, 4 months ago

Ashes 2017-18: From Kevin Pietersen's Adelaide heroics to Steve Waugh's grit at The Oval, knocks that oozed class

Firstpost  

Here’s a look at the top five innings played in the Ashes, which often changed the course of the match, and sometimes, even that of the series altogether. Ian Botham, 149, Headingley, 1981 An innings that single-handedly turned around the match, and later the series, was Ian Botham’s 149 in the famous Headingley Test of 1981. Australian captain and premier …

Root: 'England ready for The Ashes sledging war'
7 years, 5 months ago

Root: 'England ready for The Ashes sledging war'

The Hindu  

England is steeled for a sledging war in the Ashes series with suspended Ben Stokes the expected focus of Australia's barbs, captain Joe Root said on the team's arrival in Perth on Sunday. Former Australia Test captains Steve Waugh and Ian Chappell are among those who believe England can't retain the Ashes without the influential Stokes. Root said he is …

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