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The Ashes: Ben Stokes reaffirms England will not change style, says he is ‘in really good place to bowl’
Ben Stokes has reiterated that England will not adapt their swashbuckling style in The Ashes, saying the only thing that has changed is the occasion. England’s aggressive brand of cricket has produced 11 wins in 13 Tests and generated real optimism among fans that the side can beat Australia in a Test series for the…
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Ashes combined XI: Do Steve Smith, Jimmy Anderson, Stuart Broad and Harry Brook make the cut?
Who hath the upper hand heading into The Ashes? Sky Sports cricket experts Simon Doull and Kumar Sangakkara have cast their impartial eyes over both squads and have settled on a combined XI… So who makes the cut? Steve Smith to open?! SANGAKKARA: “Only one of the four openers from the two teams makes my…
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The Ashes: Steve Smith looking for how England and ‘Bazball’ cope with Australia’s bowling attack
Steve Smith invited England to try and make ‘Bazball’ pay off in the Ashes after Australia bowlers took control of the World Test Championship final against India. England have spent the last year establishing themselves as the most daring red-ball team around, scoring at a frantic rate against New Zealand, South Africa and Pakistan and…
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Moeen Ali: England off-spinner comes out of Test retirement to join Ashes squad
Moeen Ali has come out of Test retirement to take his place in England’s Ashes squad as a replacement for the injured Jack Leach. Moeen quit the international red-ball game almost two years ago but has agreed to return for the Australia series after fellow spin bowler Leach was ruled out with a stress fracture…
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The Ashes: Pat Cummins says summer in England will determine how Australia’s players are remembered
Pat Cummins says his Australia side will be defined by how they fare during the Ashes summer as they look to claim a series victory in England for the first time since 2001. Australia have won the previous three Ashes series down under, including 4-0 under Cummins’ captaincy in 2021/22, and drew 2-2 in England…
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Moeen Ali considering return to Test cricket after approach to replace injured Jack Leach for Ashes series
Moeen Ali is considering a return to Test cricket after Jack Leach was ruled out of the Ashes with a lower back stress fracture. Sky Sports News has been told off-spinner Moeen is contemplating a return to the five-day game after being sounded out by England head coach Brendon McCullum. Other options are also being…
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One year of Bazball: What is it and will it work for England in The Ashes?
As England’s men’s Test summer begins, the Ashes are coming sharply into view. The mere mention of what is traditionally the greatest rivalry in cricket is usually enough to inspire excitement among the fans. But this time, just to spice things up even more, there’s a new ingredient in the mix. A bold new approach,…
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Cook on the Ashes: England are favorites if bowlers stay fit
Alastair Cook backs England to win The Ashes providing their bowlers stay fit. Source
Read More The Ashes: Jofra Archer returning home from IPL due to injury putting his Ashes hopes in jeopardy
England paceman Jofra Archer is returning home from the IPL due to injury, putting his hopes of playing in this summer’s Ashes in jeopardy. Chris Jordan will replace the injured Archer in the Mumbai Indians squad for the rest of the season. Archer, whose recovery and fitness continues to be monitored by ECB, will return…
Read More The Ashes: Windies legend Chris Gayle says England need a fit Jofra Archer in their Ashes side
West Indies legend Chris Gayle says although England play good, aggressive cricket they still need “express” Jofra Archer in their Ashes side this summer. England captain Ben Stokes has indicated he wants eight fit seamers to call upon, all of whom can be rotated to share the burden, with Olly Stone, Mark Wood and Archer…
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