Ashes 2021-22: England captain Joe Root backs Jack Leach and Rory Burns despite Brisbane flop show
3 years ago

Ashes 2021-22: England captain Joe Root backs Jack Leach and Rory Burns despite Brisbane flop show

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Root refused to rule out selecting spinner Leach in Thursday’s pink-ball Test in Adelaide, even though he conceded 102-1 from 13 overs as England stumbled to a nine-wicket loss in Brisbane. England captain Joe Root on Tuesday backed Jack Leach and Rory Burns to bounce back from dismal Ashes performances, as star all-rounder Ben Stokes declared himself fit to carry the fight to Australia. “Rory is a very strong character, you can’t doubt that side of his game,” said Root, himself strongly criticised back in England after winning the toss in Brisbane and opting to bat first. “He’ll come back in and want a response and want to put some big scores on the board.” Stokes, who failed to fire in Brisbane – his first competitive match in six months after a break to deal with a finger injury and mental health issues – dismissed concerns a knee injury could keep him out of the second Test.

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Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep
1 week, 4 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
1 week, 4 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 …

AUS vs IND: R Ashwin returns to pink-ball Test, fit-again Shubman Gill back
2 weeks, 4 days ago

AUS vs IND: R Ashwin returns to pink-ball Test, fit-again Shubman Gill back

India Today  

India made as many as three changes to their playing XI for the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. Captain Rohit Sharma returned to action in style, winning the toss and opting to bat on a gloomy afternoon at the Adelaide Oval in the pink-ball Test. As expected, Shubman Gill returned to action after missing the first Test due to …

Cricket-NZ Latham backs Stokes on over-rates ahead of second test
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Cricket-NZ Latham backs Stokes on over-rates ahead of second test

Hindustan Times  

Dec 5 - New Zealand captain Tom Latham has joined his England counterpart Ben Stokes in suggesting that the required over-rate in test matches might need to be reviewed for matches involving a lot of seam bowling. Cricket-NZ Latham backs Stokes on over-rates ahead of second test Both teams were fined and had World Test Championship points deducted for failing …

England rope in uncapped wicketkeeper-batter to replace Cox for remainder of NZ series
3 weeks, 5 days ago

England rope in uncapped wicketkeeper-batter to replace Cox for remainder of NZ series

Hindustan Times  

London, : England have included uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Ollie Robinson as the replacement for the injured Jordan Cox for the remainder of the three-match Test series against New Zealand away from home. England rope in uncapped wicketkeeper-batter to replace Cox for remainder of NZ series Cox fractured his thumb during a warm-up fixture in Queenstown and was subsequently ruled out of …

England deploy four spinners and one specialist fast bowler for third Test against Pakistan
2 months ago

England deploy four spinners and one specialist fast bowler for third Test against Pakistan

The Telegraph  

One look at the Rawalpindi square indicates the rationale behind England’s selection of three spinners and only one specialist seamer. Pakistan played a leg-spinner last week, who bowled three or four overs, but you’d rather have it and not need it than need it if not have it.” Analysis: Rehan recall a huge gamble with series on the line This …

Pecking order not important to Jack Leach as he enjoys England return
2 months ago

Pecking order not important to Jack Leach as he enjoys England return

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Jack Leach gives England early joy before Pakistan recovery
2 months, 1 week ago

Jack Leach gives England early joy before Pakistan recovery

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ENG vs SL 1st Test: Prabath Jayasuriya sparks Warne’s ‘Ball of the Century’ memories with Harry Brook dismissal
4 months ago

ENG vs SL 1st Test: Prabath Jayasuriya sparks Warne’s ‘Ball of the Century’ memories with Harry Brook dismissal

The Hindu  

On the Old Trafford ground where Shane Warne bowled the ‘Ball of the Century’ in 1993, Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya made a bid for the modern-day equivalent by dismissing England’s Harry Brook in stunning style on Thursday. Brook had been in fine touch while making an unbeaten fifty to take England to 176 for four at Tea on the …

"I have had to deal with emotions...": James Anderson on transition from player to England's bowling mentor
5 months ago

"I have had to deal with emotions...": James Anderson on transition from player to England's bowling mentor

Hindustan Times  

Nottingham, : Former England pacer James Anderson opened up on his transition from a player to the team's bowling mentor during the ongoing series against the West Indies at home, saying that he is loving his job and that it has been relaxing for him. ": James Anderson on transition from player to England's bowling mentor Following his retirement from …

James Anderson ‘set to retire’ from Test cricket this summer after Brendon McCullum talks
7 months, 1 week ago

James Anderson ‘set to retire’ from Test cricket this summer after Brendon McCullum talks

The Independent  

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England spin-bowling coach lauds ‘Freak’ Stokes after wicket on first ball in eight months
9 months, 2 weeks ago

England spin-bowling coach lauds ‘Freak’ Stokes after wicket on first ball in eight months

The Hindu  

Ben Stokes claimed a wicket with his first competitive ball for eight months as he rattled India captain Rohit Sharma’s stumps with a delivery that seamed off the pitch. As the cricket fraternity and the fans lauded Stokes’ effort, England’s spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel called him a ‘freak’. “We all know how we can round our attack out, especially …

England spinner Jack Leach to undergo knee surgery
9 months, 4 weeks ago

England spinner Jack Leach to undergo knee surgery

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Jack Leach had picked up a knee injury during the first Test against india in Hyderabad. Image: Sportzpics Left-arm spinner Jack Leach is set to undergo knee surgery after being ruled out of England’s ongoing tour of India. Leach, who came into the India series as England’s most experienced spinner, took part in the first Test at Hyderabad, which the …

Ben Stokes’ side were flat, short of ideas and even began to look like England of old
10 months, 1 week ago

Ben Stokes’ side were flat, short of ideas and even began to look like England of old

The Telegraph  

So fond did England become of batting last in the early days of the Bazball era that, upon winning the toss against India at Edgbaston in June 2022, Ben Stokes said “we’ll have a chase”. But it had also been built on England’s never say die attitude in the third innings, and Ben Stokes’s ability to prise out wickets even …

Fastest Lord’s ton and Headingley Ashes heroics – Ben Stokes’ best Test moments
10 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah’s 6/45 wrecks Ben Stokes and Co, puts hosts in pole position on Day 2 at Vizag
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah’s 6/45 wrecks Ben Stokes and Co, puts hosts in pole position on Day 2 at Vizag

Firstpost  

Jasprit Bumrah registered his career-best Test haul at home, returning figures of 6/45 that helped India collect a sizeable first innings lead and seize control of the Visakhapatnam Test on Saturday. Bumrah’s six-for, which helped him become the quickest Indian pacer to 150 Test wickets, resulted in India bowling England out for 253 after posting 396 on the board on …

Jack Leach missing but James Anderson hopes to make some magic in 2nd Test vs India
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jack Leach missing but James Anderson hopes to make some magic in 2nd Test vs India

Hindustan Times  

This one is for the record books. That’s three more than Rehan Ahmed's age, and two more than Shoaib Bashir who will be making his debut after Jack Leach was ruled out due to a bad hamstring. To add to the incredulity, this will be Anderson’s 184th Test cap, with the rest of England's specialist spinners sharing a total of …

England Spinner Jack Leach Ruled Out Of IND vs ENG 2nd Test With Knee Injury
10 months, 3 weeks ago

England Spinner Jack Leach Ruled Out Of IND vs ENG 2nd Test With Knee Injury

ABP News  

England's Jack Leach has been sidelined for the upcoming IND vs ENG 2nd Test in Vizag, owing to an injury, thereby presenting an opportunity for his Somerset colleague, Shoaib Bashir, to possibly mark his debut on the international stage. Despite sustaining an injury to his left knee during the 1st Test in Hyderabad, Leach bowled 10 overs in the second …

Jack Leach ruled out but no end to India's worries as Shoaib Bashir and Dan Lawrence gear up for 2nd Test
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jack Leach ruled out but no end to India's worries as Shoaib Bashir and Dan Lawrence gear up for 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Jack Leach, the most experienced spinner in England's squad has been ruled out of the second Test against India. England's Jack Leach “He's ruled out of the second Test. Now that Leach is not there in Visakhapatnam, it leaves England's spin attack with a collective experience of three Tests - Rehan Ahmed and Tom Hartley. The spin-friendly pitches and the …

Joe Root strikes early with the ball as India move above 200
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Root strikes early with the ball as India move above 200

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Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow fight back after England lose three wickets
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow fight back after England lose three wickets

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Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow fight back after England lose three wickets
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow fight back after England lose three wickets

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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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

England bowled out for just 156 in must-win World Cup clash with Sri Lanka
1 year, 1 month ago

England bowled out for just 156 in must-win World Cup clash with Sri Lanka

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‘Ballgate’: Ricky Ponting calls for investigation after England defeat Australia to earn Ashes draw
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Ballgate’: Ricky Ponting calls for investigation after England defeat Australia to earn Ashes draw

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Ashes 2023: England captain Ben Stokes clears the air on skipping the customary post-series drink
1 year, 4 months ago

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

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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: Retiring Stuart Broad says sealing England’s triumph in final ball of his career ‘pretty cool’
1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 2023: Retiring Stuart Broad says sealing England’s triumph in final ball of his career ‘pretty cool’

Firstpost  

Broad, who announced his decision to retire from the sport after the Oval Test, sealed England’s series-leveling 49-run triumph by getting Todd Murphy and Alex Carey caught-behind in the evening session of the final day. Fittingly, it was Broad who sealed England’s 49-run victory by grabbing the last two wickets of the Australian chase, getting both Todd Murphy and wicketkeeper-batter …

Ashes 2023: Australia captain Pat Cummins rues 'key moments' in drawn series
1 year, 4 months ago

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

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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, 4 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, …

Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali confirms end of Test career after England deny Australia historic series win
1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali confirms end of Test career after England deny Australia historic series win

India TV News  

England's allrounder Moeen Ali has confirmed that the recently culminated 5th Ashes Test at The Oval which happened to be his 68th in the longest format of the game will remain his last after he chipped in with three crucial wickets during the 4th innings of the same and helped England draw the series. Moeen Ali had retired from Test …

The stats behind a thrilling Ashes series
1 year, 4 months ago

The stats behind a thrilling Ashes series

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Ashes: How breathtaking England reinforce faith in Bazball after four wickets in 16 minutes
1 year, 4 months ago

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

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WATCH - Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad signs off in style with series-levelling wicket in his final Test
1 year, 4 months ago

WATCH - Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad signs off in style with series-levelling wicket in his final Test

The Hindu  

England pacer Stuart Broad signed off from international cricket in style as he had Australia’s Alex Carey caught by wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow to lead the home team to a 49-run win, levelling the series at 2-2, in the final Ashes Test at The Oval on Monday. Broady, thank you ❤️ #EnglandCricket | #Ashespic.twitter.com/RUC5vdKj7p — England Cricket July 31, 2023 The …

Ashes 5th Test: Australia fumbles in chase as England levels series in Broad’s farewell game
1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 5th Test: Australia fumbles in chase as England levels series in Broad’s farewell game

The Hindu  

Stuart Broad delivered a fitting finale to his cricket career by taking the last two wickets to clinch England a series-tying victory on Day 5 of the fifth Ashes test against Australia on Monday. An Ashes series that had pretty much everything ended with one last dramatic twist as England produced a stirring recovery in the final session to dismiss …

'Spirit of cricket died': Netizens fume after umpires hand England a new ball after 36 overs in Ashes 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

'Spirit of cricket died': Netizens fume after umpires hand England a new ball after 36 overs in Ashes 2023

India TV News  

The final day of the fifth Ashes Test at the Oval is up for fiery finish. Australia are 146 runs away from victory and their first Test series win in England since 2001 while England need six wickets to level the series. However, the replaced ball looked a lot newer compared to the old one with even former Australia captain …

Ashes 2023, ENG vs AUS 5th Test Day 5 Highlights: England beat Australia by 49 runs in Stuart Broad's final match
1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 2023, ENG vs AUS 5th Test Day 5 Highlights: England beat Australia by 49 runs in Stuart Broad's final match

Hindustan Times  

July 31, 2023 2:28 PM IST Stuart Broad said at the end of play on Day 3 that this Test will be his last game of cricket. This series feels like one of the most enjoyable entertainment I've been a part of,” he said. Broad said that he made the decision to retire at "about 8.30pm last night" but had …

England vs Australia 5th Ashes Test Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja Confront Fan For Shouting 'Boring' At Australia Team
1 year, 4 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: Stuart Broad’s bittersweet farewell leaves England searching for one final ‘fairytale’
1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes: Stuart Broad’s bittersweet farewell leaves England searching for one final ‘fairytale’

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Australia eyes Ashes 2023 glory with Broad looking for wicket on farewell
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia eyes Ashes 2023 glory with Broad looking for wicket on farewell

The Hindu  

Australia openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja hit unbeaten fifties as the tourists reached 135-0 on a rain-shortened Sunday in pursuit of a mammoth target of 384 runs to win the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval. The Ashes, 5th Test: Read the scorecard here Australia needs 249 more runs to complete a 3-1 series win and a first Ashes …

Broad retires: England’s man of action hangs up his ‘big boots’, leaves Broad-sized void
1 year, 4 months ago

Broad retires: England’s man of action hangs up his ‘big boots’, leaves Broad-sized void

The Hindu  

At the top of his mark, pawing the ground to mark his run-up, adjusting his headband and steaming across the turf with the red cherry in his hand, Stuart Broad encapsulated the art of fast bowling. A crowd puller, Broad has been England’s man of action, its bowling hero who passed cricket’s tough endurance tests with flying colours, having served …

The Ashes 2023 | Australia 135-0 at stumps in pursuit of 384 to beat England in fifth test
1 year, 4 months ago

The Ashes 2023 | Australia 135-0 at stumps in pursuit of 384 to beat England in fifth test

The Hindu  

Play has been abandoned for the day at the Oval on Sunday with Australia needing 249 more runs with all wickets intact to beat England in the fifth Ashes test, setting up a potentially thrilling finish to a classic series. Rain had already frustrated both teams on the fourth day with Australia going to an early tea — which turned …

VIDEO | Australian players give guard of honour to Stuart Broad before latter ends batting stint with huge six
1 year, 4 months ago

VIDEO | Australian players give guard of honour to Stuart Broad before latter ends batting stint with huge six

India TV News  

Australian players paid tribute to England's retiring pacer Stuart Broad on Day 4 at The Oval in the ongoing 5th Ashes Test as he walked out to bat for the final time in his Test career. Stuart Broad's Guard of Honour moment: However, to England's misery, Broad's batting partner James Anderson couldn't get his eye in and was removed soon …

Ashes 2023: Root, Bairstow, Crawley give England big lead over Australia
1 year, 4 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: Fifth Test could be David Warner’s final match, says McGrath
1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 2023: Fifth Test could be David Warner’s final match, says McGrath

The Hindu  

Legendary Australian pacer Glenn McGrath said David Warner’s career could be “coming towards an end” unless the veteran opener scores big in the second innings of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test against England. The left-handed opener has scored just 225 runs in the nine innings in this Ashes at a mediocre average of 25.00, which includes only one …

Ashes 2023: Harry Brook falls short of century on Day 1 as Australia take control of 5th Test
1 year, 4 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, 4 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, 5th Test Preview: Australia eager to end long wait for series win in England
1 year, 4 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. …

ENG vs AUS, 5th Test: Stokes determined to end series on a high at The Oval
1 year, 4 months ago

ENG vs AUS, 5th Test: Stokes determined to end series on a high at The Oval

The Hindu  

The Ashes wash-out at Old Trafford left England feeling ‘emotionless’ but the host will need no stirring ahead of the fifth Test starting on Thursday, according to captain Ben Stokes. ‘Bizarre’ experience for Stokes “Leaving Manchester after the game was done, I’ve never left the field, never left a game emotionless,” Stokes said at a press conference on Wednesday. Stokes …

Ben Stokes-led England names unchanged Playing XI for fifth and final Ashes Test
1 year, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes-led England names unchanged Playing XI for fifth and final Ashes Test

The Hindu  

England has named an unchanged Playing XI for the fifth and final Ashes test against Australia starting at The Oval from July 27-31, the English Cricket Board said on Wednesday. Warner dismisses Oval retirement rumour, eyes Ashes victory Australia retained the urn after rain washed out the final day of the fourth test at Old Trafford, leaving England trailing 2-1 …

How The Ashes confirmed the world’s biggest Test cricket rivalry
1 year, 4 months ago

How The Ashes confirmed the world’s biggest Test cricket rivalry

Live Mint  

The ongoing Ashes series in England is heading into an anticlimactic end this Thursday, after the English weather had the final say on who retains the Ashes urn. The fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, got washed out in the last two days, leaving Australia with an unassailable 2-1 lead before the final Test. Nevertheless, despite the weather robbing us …

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