Cricket
‘Fit to play’: England’s Ashes camp talk down Jimmy Anderson injury reports
The tourists say the 39-year-old is simply being saved for the second Test, in part due to the team’s limited warm-up period
Ali Martin
07, Dec, 2021 @3:04 AM
England captain Root out to set Ashes record straight as Anderson sits out
Joe Root has pledged to set the record straight in Australia and deliver the runs required to set up England’s first overseas Ashes victory since 2010-11 but he may have to go into the first Test without Jimmy Anderson
Ali Martin in Sydney
06, Dec, 2021 @6:00 PM
Early Ashes team selection hints at degree of surety for Australia but things can change quickly | Geoff Lemon
The hosts will be hoping to gather enough runs against England, while relying in large part on their old firm of bowlers
Geoff Lemon in Brisbane
06, Dec, 2021 @4:30 PM
How important is the first ball of an Ashes series? Just ask Steve Harmison | Tanya Aldred
The opening delivery of the Ashes often sets the tone for the entire series with pressure resting on the shoulders of the bowler
Tanya Aldred
06, Dec, 2021 @10:00 AM
Ben Stokes set to return for England in first Ashes Test against Australia
England’s head coach, Chris Silverwood, expects Ben Stokes to return to the side for the first Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane
Ali Martin in Sydney
05, Dec, 2021 @6:00 PM
‘The view was amazing’: John Morris relives his Ashes Tiger Moth escapade | Daniel Harris
David Gower’s high jinks came to define the 1990-91 Ashes but his partner in crime is sanguine about its effect on his career
Daniel Harris
05, Dec, 2021 @1:37 PM
Welcome to the Ashes lite. It might just turn out to be quite refreshing | Barney Ronay
However rushed and sweaty the buildup, this is still the same premium substance that sparks Australia v England Test series
Barney Ronay
05, Dec, 2021 @8:00 AM
Australia and England must find way through Bear Hunt of Ashes obstacles | Geoff Lemon
From Tim Paine’s resignation to border closures and quarantine, the buildup to this Ashes series has been about everything but cricket
Geoff Lemon in Brisbane
04, Dec, 2021 @7:00 PM
Ollie Robinson ready for Ashes takeoff with England after turbulent start
The seamer’s Test career began in a blaze of controversy but he will be central to Joe Root’s plans in Australia
Ali Martin in Sydney
04, Dec, 2021 @6:00 PM
2011 and all that: England’s last Ashes win in Australia still feels like a dream | Andy Bull
England’s dominance on the 2010-11 tour came with two teams heading in different directions and is unlikely to be seen again
Andy Bull
03, Dec, 2021 @7:00 PM
Sports quiz of the week: England, the Ashes, Ralf Rangnick, F1 and chess
Who took over? Who walked away? Who kept going?
Paul Campbell
03, Dec, 2021 @12:11 PM
Pat Cummins: the pace-bowling captain who could prove a pioneer | Ali Martin
The former Australia Test seamer Stuart Clark believes Pat Cummins will be able to balance the demands placed on him during the Ashes
Ali Martin in Sydney
03, Dec, 2021 @11:57 AM
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