England won the toss and chose to bat against India in the opening One-Day International at Edgbaston, while Jasprit Bumrah returned to India’s playing XI after being rested. His comeback strengthens India’s bowling attack ahead of an important three-match series. The contest also marks Virat Kohli’s return for what could be his final ODI series […]
England cricket
Brook ready for England test captaincy if offered
Harry Brook says leadingEngland’s Test team would be an honour and a privilege if he is offered the captaincy following Ben Stokes’ retirement from international cricket. The 27-year-old believes he has the ability to manage the demands of captaining England across all three formats of the game. Brook currently serves as England’s white-ball captain and was […]
Boycott questions accountability after Ashes defeat
Former England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott has criticised the lack of accountability in English cricket following the decision by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to retain head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key after a heavy Ashes defeat. Read More: Australia win final Test to seal 4-1 Ashes triumph over England England suffered a […]
Head, Smith praised as Australia clinches 4-1 Ashes series win
SYDNEY: Travis Head’s aggressive batting and stand-in captain Steve Smith tactical decisions were hailed as key factors in Australia 4-1 Ashes series victory over England, with the nation’s media celebrating a dominant home campaign. The fifth Test in Sydney ended in a five-wicket win for Australia, securing their hold on the urn for at least […]
Australia complete 4-1 Ashes sweep with final Test win
SYDNEY: Australia win the fifth and final Ashes Test against England on Thursday by five wickets, sealing a dominant 4-1 series victory and sending retiring Usman Khawaja off on a high note. The hosts chased a target of 160, reaching it after lunch on day five with Cameron Green unbeaten on 22 and Alex Carey […]
Jacob Bethell stands firm as England trails by just nine in final Ashes Test
SYDNEY: Jacob Bethell played a resilient innings as England reached 174-3, just nine runs behind Australia by tea on day four of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday. Harry Brook supported Bethell on 24 as the tourists aimed to erase a 183-run deficit after their first innings 384. […]
Head scored 163 puts Australia seven behind England
SYDNEY: Travis Head scored a commanding 163 and Steve Smith an unbeaten 65 as Australia closed just seven runs behind England’s first innings total of 384 at tea on day three of the fifth Ashes Test. The hosts were 377-6, with Cameron Green on eight not out, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Read More: Australia’s […]
Stokes vows no let-up as England target final Ashes Test win in Sydney
England captain Ben Stokes has insisted there will be no let-up from his side in the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia, describing the Sydney clash as a “huge game” despite the series already being decided. He said every match played in England colours carried significance, regardless of the Ashes outcome. England head into […]
Joe Root backs England leadership despite Ashes defeat
Senior England batter Joe Root has dismissed calls for changes to the team’s leadership following their Ashes loss, saying it would be “silly” to alter the current management setup and stressing that players remain fully committed to it. Read More: Joe Root: England great chases elusive century in Australia England surrendered the Ashes after just […]
Gus Atkinson ruled out of final Ashes Test with hamstring injury
England have been dealt another major blow ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test after pace spearhead Gus Atkinson was ruled out of the Sydney clash with a hamstring injury. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Monday that scans revealed Atkinson had sustained a left hamstring injury, forcing him out for […]