The Ashes: News

13 Dec 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes urges England to focus on present, not Ashes

The England cricket team is gearing up for its last overseas Test of the year against New Zealand in Hamilton.

20 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting equates Border-Gavaskar Trophy rivalry with Ashes

Cricket Hall of Famer and former Australian captain, Ricky Ponting has compared the rivalry between Australia and India in the upcoming 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy to The Ashes.

29 Oct 2024

Matthew Wade

Matthew Wade retires from international cricket: Decoding his stats, records 

Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade has announced his retirement from international cricket.

16 Oct 2024

Cricket News

Perth Stadium to host its 1st Ashes Test in 2025

Breaking a 40-year-old tradition, the Australian Ashes summer will start at a venue other than the Gabba.

18 Sep 2024

Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa to play his 100th ODI, downplays Ashes prospects

Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa is on the verge of a significant personal achievement as he preps for his 100th ODI appearance.

14 Sep 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes set to extend England contract till Ashes 2025-26

England cricket star Ben Stokes is expected to sign a two-year central contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

03 Sep 2024

Pat Cummins

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Pat Cummins fires stern warning to Team India

Australia's Test captain, Pat Cummins, has issued a strong warning to the Indian cricket team led by Rohit Sharma, ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series.

21 Aug 2024

Mitchell Starc

Border-Gavaskar Trophy on par with Ashes, says Mitchell Starc

Star pacer Mitchell Starc has equated the iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy held between India and Australia to the prestigious Ashes series.

19 Aug 2024

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon dismisses retirement rumors, focuses on upcoming Test series

Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon has dismissed rumors of his retirement, stating that it's "too early" to consider such a move.

05 Mar 2024

Pat Cummins

How has Pat Cummins fared as Australia's captain? Key stats 

Australia's World Cup-winning skipper Pat Cummins is set to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL).

25 Jan 2024

Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja named ICC Test Cricketer of the Year (2023)

Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja has been named the 2023 ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the year.

Decoding the best Test matches from 2023

2023 was an exceptional year when it came to thrilling Test matches. The Ashes was a roller-coaster ride while New Zealand also produced some close encounters.

31 Dec 2023

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins: Decoding his achievements as Australia's captain in 2023

2023 will be a year to remember for Pat Cummins who powered Australia to two ICC titles.

30 Dec 2023

Steve Smith

Decoding the highest run-scorers (Tests) in the year 2023

ODI cricket dominated the year 2023 due to the ICC Cricket World Cup.

30 Nov 2023

Nathan Lyon

Lancashire sign Nathan Lyon for the 2024 season: Details

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon will ply his trade for Lancashire in the 2024 season.

08 Sep 2023

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes may undergo knee surgery, could miss India Tests

As per the latest development, Ben Stokes is set to undergo a knee surgery following the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

14 Aug 2023

England Cricket Team

Steve Finn retires from cricket at 34: Details here

England fast bowler Steve Finn has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

13 Aug 2023

Ben Stokes

Will Ben Stokes return to ODI cricket? Details here

England's white-ball head coach Matthew Mott has revealed that Ben Stokes will be asked to reconsider his ODI retirement for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in October-November.

09 Aug 2023

David Warner

Top contenders to replace David Warner in Tests for Australia

David Warner is set to retire from the longest format of the game post the home series against Pakistan in January 2024.

England, Australia docked ICC WTC points: Decoding the impact 

In a major blow to England and Australia, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined the two teams and docked pivotal World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate during the 2023 men's Ashes.

02 Aug 2023

ICC Test Rankings

ICC Test Rankings: England's Joe Root rises to number two

England batter Joe Root has risen to number two in the latest ICC Test Rankings. Root, who scored 5 and 91 in the final 2023 Ashes Test, is only behind Kane Williamson.

01 Aug 2023

Stuart Broad

Ashes 2023: A look at the series-defining moments

The 2023 Ashes edition certainly exceeded expectations as it witnessed some dramatic moments throughout the five Tests.

01 Aug 2023

England Cricket Team

Ashes 2023: Key takeaways from the riveting series

Despite the best efforts from David Warner, Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith, Australia fell 49 runs short and lost the fifth Ashes Test at the Oval.

Presenting the unique record scripted in Ashes 2023

Australia's 22-year wait of winning an Ashes series in England continues as the Brits came out all guns blazing to win the fifth Test at the Oval.

01 Aug 2023

England Cricket Team

England beat Australia at The Oval: Ashes 2023 in numbers

England beat Australia in the 5th Test at The Oval as the five-Test Ashes 2023 ended with a 2-2 draw.

01 Aug 2023

Steven Smith

Ashes, 5th Test: Steven Smith's 54 goes in vain

England beat Australia in the 5th and final Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval, London.

31 Jul 2023

Chris Woakes

5th Test: Woakes stars in England's win, wins PoS award

England beat Australia in the 5th and final Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval.

31 Jul 2023

Stuart Broad

England win 5th Test to save series; Australia retain urn

England beat Australia in the 5th and final Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval.

31 Jul 2023

Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja slams his third fifty of Ashes 2023: Stats

Australian opener Usman Khawaja played another terrific knock in Ashes 2023, this time in the fourth innings of the 5th Test at the Kennington Oval.

31 Jul 2023

David Warner

David Warner smashes 60 in his final Ashes innings: Stats

Australian opener David Warner played an attacking brand of cricket in what was his final innings in the Ashes.

Revisiting the top-five knocks in Ashes history

Cricket's oldest rivalry, The Ashes has witnessed several sensational Test matches over the years.

31 Jul 2023

England Cricket Team

Revisiting the top-five spells in Ashes history

Cricket's oldest rivalry, Ashes sees the battle between two powerhouses of the game, Australia and England.

5th Ashes Test: Australian openers shine before rain plays spoilsport

Australia made a strong start in pursuit of 384 before rain wiped out half of the fourth day of the final Ashes Test at The Oval.

30 Jul 2023

Usman Khawaja

Ashes 2023, Usman Khawaja surpasses 5,000 Test runs: Stats

Australian opener Usman Khawaja has completed 5,000 runs in Test cricket.

30 Jul 2023

Alex Carey

Ashes 2023: Alex Carey finishes with 26 dismissals, attains feats

Australian wicket-taker Alex Carey enjoyed his time behind stumps in Ashes 2023.

30 Jul 2023

Mitchell Starc

Ashes: Mitchell Starc takes another four-fer in Oval Test

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc continues to enjoy his purple patch in Test cricket.

Ashes 2023, 5th Test: Todd Murphy claims 4/110 versus England

Australia's Todd Murphy had a decent outing against England in the second innings of the fifth Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval in London.

Ashes, 5th Test: Australia require 384 runs to win

England have been bowled out for 395 in the second innings of the 4th Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval, London.

Ashes 2023: Mitchell Starc dismisses Jonny Bairstow for 12th time

Jonny Bairstow scored a fiery half-century in England's second innings of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes 2023 Test.

30 Jul 2023

Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad announces retirement: Decoding his top 5 career moments

Veteran England pacer Stuart Broad has announced his retirement from professional cricket.

30 Jul 2023

Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad announces retirement: Revisiting his best Ashes spells

Veteran England pacer Stuart Broad has dropped a bombshell by announcing his sudden retirement from professional cricket.

30 Jul 2023

Stuart Broad

England pacer Stuart Broad announces retirement: Decoding his stats

England fast bowler Stuart Broad has announced his retirement from the game on Day 3 of the fifth Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval in London.

Ashes, 5th Test: England take commanding lead on Day 3

It was all England on day three of the fifth Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval in London.

29 Jul 2023

Jonny Bairstow

Ashes 2023, Jonny Bairstow hammers his 26th Test fifty: Stats

Jonny Bairstow was at his aggressive best against Australia on day three of the fifth Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval in London.

29 Jul 2023

Joe Root

Ashes 2023, Joe Root clocks his 60th Test half-century: Stats

England's talisman Joe Root played another sublime knock against Australia on day three of the fifth Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval in London.

29 Jul 2023

Zak Crawley

Ashes 2023, Zak Crawley registers his 10th Test half-century: Stats

England opener Zak Crawley chipped in with a vital knock against Australia on day three of the fifth Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval in London.

29 Jul 2023

Chris Woakes

5th Ashes Test, Chris Woakes claims a three-fer: Key stats

England pacer Chris Woakes continued his brilliant run since returning to the starting XI in the third Ashes Test.

Ashes, 5th Test: Smith, Cummins hand Australia a slender lead

Australia scraped their way through to 295 on Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Kennington Oval in London.

28 Jul 2023

Steve Smith

Ashes 2023, Steve Smith hammers his 38th Test fifty: Stats

Steve Smith scored a 71-run knock on Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval in London.

28 Jul 2023

Mitchell Marsh

Ashes 2023, Mitchell Marsh completes 1,500 Test runs: Stats

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has completed 1,500 runs in Test cricket.

28 Jul 2023

Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad becomes first Englishman to accomplish 150 Ashes wickets

Stuart Broad has accomplished a major milestone as he has become the first England bowler to complete 150 Ashes wickets.

28 Jul 2023

Moeen Ali

Ashes 5th Test: Moeen will not field on Day 2

Veteran all-rounder Moeen Ali will not bowl or field on Day 2 of the ongoing fifth Ashes 2023 Test, as per BBC Sport.