The Ashes

Just Stop Oil protesters briefly disrupt Ashes cricket test

On the first day of the second Ashes Test being played between England and Australia, there was a lot of uproar when a group of protestors of 'Just Stop' oil descended on the ground.

Jun 28, 2023, 19:36 PM IST

Why England vs Australia series is called 'The Ashes'?

Since then, 72 editions of this series have taken place, mostly having five Test matches. Out of this, Australia has won 34 series while England is not too far behind with 32 series wins. Six series have ended in a draw.

Aug 29, 2022, 19:35 PM IST

The Ashes: New opening partner for David Warner REVEALED

Australia chairman of selectors George Bailey has all but confirmed that it would be Marcus Harris who would open alongside David Warner in the upcoming Ashes.

Nov 11, 2021, 16:56 PM IST

England name strongest available squad for Ashes

Australia retained the Ashes when the teams last met in 2019 in England after a 2-2 series draw.

Oct 10, 2021, 18:18 PM IST

Steve Smith, David Warner omitted from Australian ODI squad against Pakistan

The pair's ball-tampering bans expire on March 28, which would have made them eligible to play in the final two matches of the UAE series in Dubai on March 29 and March 31.

Mar 09, 2019, 10:26 AM IST

England eye one coach for all formats after Trevor Bayliss steps down: Ashley Giles

Bayliss, who has been in charge of England since 2015, will step down following the home Ashes series against Australia in August and September.

Feb 22, 2019, 10:08 AM IST

Pat Cummins recognised for stepping up in an otherwise bleak year for Australia

Cummins's efforts to drag Australia back to respectability were recognised as he claimed a maiden Allan Border Medal as the country's leading cricketer.

Feb 12, 2019, 09:25 AM IST

Former skipper Ricky Ponting named Australia's assistant coach for World Cup

Ponting's appointment is the second major shakeup in Australia's backroom staff in as many days, with bowling coach David Saker resigning "effective immediately" on Thursday. 

Feb 08, 2019, 10:55 AM IST

English opener Joe Denly keen to prove his worth in Ashes audition

Denly replaced the misfiring Keaton Jennings at the top of the order for the second Test at Antigua and made scores of six and 17 on debut in England's 10-wicket defeat.

Feb 06, 2019, 11:24 AM IST

Australia to manage return of Steve Smith, David Warner

The prospective return of Steve Smith and David Warner has been complicated by elbow injuries, with the former Australian skipper's more serious problem requiring major surgery and likely to sideline him right up to the expiration of his ban.

Feb 06, 2019, 10:06 AM IST

England hold crisis meeting after West Indies drubbing: Trevor Bayliss

Following a 381-run defeat by the hosts in the first Test in Barbados last month, England suffered a 10-wicket thrashing in Antigua to lose the three-match series 0-2 after only seven days of cricket.

Feb 04, 2019, 10:50 AM IST

Alastair Cook backs Joe Denly to seize opportunity in second Test against Windies

Denly enjoyed a remarkable 2018 domestic season in which he scored 1729 runs in all formats, alongside claiming 57 wickets with his leg-spin bowling.

Jan 31, 2019, 12:48 PM IST

Ashley Giles backs England for World Cup, Ashes in 2019

England, who crashed out in the pool stage after a loss to Bangladesh at the last World Cup, are currently at the top of ODI world rankings

Jan 10, 2019, 12:18 PM IST

ECB quiz Jonny Bairstow after report of Cameron Bancroft incident

The incident allegedly took place at a hotel while the England team was in town for its tour-opening match against a Western Australian XI.

Nov 26, 2017, 22:59 PM IST

England women win third Ashes T20I; Danielle Wyatt scores record ton

The famous win for England came courtesy all-rounder Danni Wyatt, who struck a 100 from just 57 balls. 

Nov 21, 2017, 23:42 PM IST

Ben Stokes let down a lot of people, feels David Warner

Stokes was withdrawn from England's Ashes squad following his arrest in Bristol on September 25. 

Nov 21, 2017, 23:25 PM IST

David Warner plays down injury scare ahead of Ashes opener

David Warner is slated to open with debutant Cameron Bancroft, the in-form Western Australian who would be Warner's 10th opening partner in Tests.

Nov 21, 2017, 23:15 PM IST

Forget Mitchell Johnson and there are no magic balls, says Alastair Cook

Johnson etched his name into Australian sporting folklore by plundering England`s order for 37 wickets at an average of 13.97.

Nov 21, 2017, 22:49 PM IST

Australia risk missing top players in Ashes over pay dispute, feels David Warner

Australian Cricketers` Association (ACA) rejected Cricket Australia`s (CA) pay offer last month, dismissing the proposal as "a win for cricket administrators but a loss for cricket".

May 15, 2017, 18:34 PM IST

Six little-known facts about Mitchell Johnson

 Johnson made his Test debut in 2007 against Sri Lanka in 2007. 

Nov 17, 2015, 14:18 PM IST