England’s Ben Stokes (AP/PTI) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised questions over Ben Stokes’ method against spin bowling, pointing to what he believes are long-standing technical issues following the England captain’s dismissal in the third Ashes Test at Adelaide.Stokes was bowled by Australian spin great Nathan Lyon in the second innings as England chased…
England’s Ben Stokes, centre, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/James Elsby) England managing director Rob Key has said the board will examine claims that players drank excessively during a mid-series break in Queensland, following reports that the trip resembled a “stag-do” during the Ashes. After heavy defeats in the opening two Tests in Perth and Brisbane,…
England head coach Brendon McCullum has admitted that his future in the role is no longer in his own hands, even as he reiterated his desire to continue guiding the national side following a chastening Ashes campaign. England’s failure to arrest their slide in Australia, where the Ashes were conceded 3-0 inside the first…
England coach Brendon McCullum (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Geoffrey Boycott, one of English cricket’s most outspoken voices, has launched a scathing attack on England’s ‘Bazball’ experiment following the team’s 3-0 thrashing in the Ashes in Australia. The former England batsman didn’t hold back in criticising the ultra-aggressive approach adopted under coach Brendon McCullum and…
Scott Boland of Australia celebrates with team mates (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) Australia have retained the Ashes with two matches still to play after Mitchell Starc claimed three of the final four wickets to halt England’s valiant fightback on the fifth day of the third Test at Adelaide Oval. The hosts secured an 82-run…
Australia’s Pat Cummins celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/James Elsby) Australia tightened their grip on the Ashes on Saturday as England ended day four of the third Test at Adelaide 207 for 6, still needing an improbable 228 runs to pull off a record chase and keep the series alive. At stumps, Will Jacks was unbeaten…
Australia’s Travis Head reacts after scoring century in Adelaide. (AP Photo) Travis Head etched his name alongside cricketing royalty on Friday, joining an elite club that includes Don Bradman after scoring a century in four consecutive Tests at the same venue, as Australia tightened their grip on the Ashes with a dominant display at the…