Ashes

Stokes says optimism, experience helped him cope with Ashes pressure

England captain Ben Stokes said on Monday that he had drawn on his natural optimism and experience as a player to help cope with the mental pressure of guiding England to a 2-2 draw in the Ashes series against Australia.

Cummins rues 'key moments' in drawn 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.

Anderson got 'no interest in retiring'

England fast bowler James Anderson insists that turning 41 on Sunday will not push him into retirement, claiming he "has a lot more to give".

Stokes ready to have 'serious conversations' about knee surgery

England captain Ben Stokes is prepared to have "serious conversations" about an operation on his troublesome left knee as he eyes another tilt at the Ashes in 2025/26.

Green 'happy to bat anywhere' in quest for Ashes return

Cameron Green says he is prepared to bat in Australia's top order to reclaim a place in the Ashes line-up for their meeting with England at Old Trafford next week after missing the third Test due to injury.

Brook stars as England clinch a thrilling victory

Supporters headed to Headingley on day four hoping for more heroics from captain Ben Stokes on the ground where his incredible 135 not out earned England a dramatic victory over their old foes in 2019.

'England are about breaking records'

England are "about breaking records", assistant coach Jeetan Patel said on Friday as the home team contemplate a huge run chase against Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

Lyon's Ashes future in doubt as he arrives at Lord's on crutches

Nathan Lyon's prospects of playing any further part in the Ashes looked to be fading fast as he arrived at Lord's on Friday on crutches.

Stokes keeps faith with aggressive approach

England captain Ben Stokes said an "awkward" changing room meeting with a new fan of Test cricket has underlined his faith in the team's dynamic 'Bazball' method.

August 1, 2023
August 1, 2023

Stokes says optimism, experience helped him cope with Ashes pressure

England captain Ben Stokes said on Monday that he had drawn on his natural optimism and experience as a player to help cope with the mental pressure of guiding England to a 2-2 draw in the Ashes series against Australia.

August 1, 2023
August 1, 2023

Cummins rues 'key moments' in drawn 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.

July 29, 2023
July 29, 2023

Anderson got 'no interest in retiring'

England fast bowler James Anderson insists that turning 41 on Sunday will not push him into retirement, claiming he "has a lot more to give".

July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023

Stokes ready to have 'serious conversations' about knee surgery

England captain Ben Stokes is prepared to have "serious conversations" about an operation on his troublesome left knee as he eyes another tilt at the Ashes in 2025/26.

July 15, 2023
July 15, 2023

Green 'happy to bat anywhere' in quest for Ashes return

Cameron Green says he is prepared to bat in Australia's top order to reclaim a place in the Ashes line-up for their meeting with England at Old Trafford next week after missing the third Test due to injury.

July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023

Brook stars as England clinch a thrilling victory

Supporters headed to Headingley on day four hoping for more heroics from captain Ben Stokes on the ground where his incredible 135 not out earned England a dramatic victory over their old foes in 2019.

July 1, 2023
July 1, 2023

'England are about breaking records'

England are "about breaking records", assistant coach Jeetan Patel said on Friday as the home team contemplate a huge run chase against Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

June 30, 2023
June 30, 2023

Lyon's Ashes future in doubt as he arrives at Lord's on crutches

Nathan Lyon's prospects of playing any further part in the Ashes looked to be fading fast as he arrived at Lord's on Friday on crutches.

June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023

Stokes keeps faith with aggressive approach

England captain Ben Stokes said an "awkward" changing room meeting with a new fan of Test cricket has underlined his faith in the team's dynamic 'Bazball' method.

June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023

Ashes rivals to stick to their guns in Lord’s Test

England and Australia have vowed to remain loyal to their contrasting tactical approaches, setting up the prospect of another thrilling Ashes clash in the second Test at Lord's starting today.

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