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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Ashes - The Untold Story

England leave Brydon Carse out of their squad for third Test against Pakistan

The seam bowler was England’s leading wicket-taker during last winter’s Ashes defeat.

The Independent UK

Grown-up version of Ollie Robinson must seize chance to earn shot at Ashes redemption

Taking on more responsibility as Sussex captain has helped revitalise the bowler’s career, but he cannot afford to take his foot off the gas

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Trescothick talks up pace attack comparisons with 2005’s ‘fab four’

Crushing wins over Pakistan at Headingley and Lord’s have seen the current crop mentioned in the same breath as the 2005 Ashes stars.

The Independent UK

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Jamie Smith feels back to himself after Ashes issues

Smith top-scored with 61 for England.

The Independent UK

Brydon Carse dropped by England as investigation begins into handcuffs incident

Brydon Carse has been stood down from England’s squad for the second Test against Pakistan this week after footage of him in police handcuffs outside a bar in Derby emerged

The Guardian - UK

‘Shambolic’ not to take Ashes Test to Headingley – Ben Stokes

Joe Root, Stokes’ successor as Test captain, branded the decision ‘a shame’ after England clinched victory over Pakistan in Leeds on Friday.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes fumes at ‘shambolic’ decision to omit Headingley from Ashes venues

Trent Bridge in Nottingham is the most northern venue at next year’s men’s Ashes series, despite Headingley’s popularity and England’s good record in Leeds

The Independent UK

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Jamie Smith eager to thrive for England after ‘challenging’ period

The 26-year-old attracted scathing criticism from several ex-England players during last winter’s Ashes series.

The Independent UK

Australia endure horror opening day against Bangladesh in first Test since Ashes triumph

Bangladesh dominated the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Darwin

The Independent UK

'Be adults': Root demand to England with Ashes in view

Restored captain Joe Root has confirmed England have ditched the late-night curfews for players as the 2027 Ashes series hoves into view.

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Joe Root abandons team curfew after return as England Test captain

A curfew had been introduced after the Ashes and was allegedly broken by Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson during the New Zealand series

The Independent UK

Bring it on: opening front of mind for adaptable Head

Travis Head will play in Australia, South Africa, India and England in the next 12 months and has revealed why he can succeed as an opener everywhere.

AAP

Star Head backs teammate to thrive in Top End Tests

Star Australia batter Travis Head has given an insight into how opening partner Jake Weatherald is shaping up ahead of the Tests against Bangladesh.

AAP

Brendon McCullum rates new England coach Stephen Fleming: ‘Like me, but better’

McCullum lost his job with the red-ball team after following a dismal Ashes campaign

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Henry Pryor obituary

Other lives: Inventor of the Merlyn bowling machine that played a part in England’s 2005 Ashes win

The Independent UK

England name squad to face Pakistan as Ashes flop earns shock recall

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Ben Stokes responds to England retirement U-turn speculation

Ben Stokes has ruled out the possibility of performing a retirement U-turn and returning to play for England in the future. Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket in June, but England’s managing director Rob Key admitted last week that he would not be surprised if the all-rounder came back…

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Ben Stokes rules out 2027 Ashes return but ambition is ‘to coach England one day’

Ben Stokes has rejected suggestions he could reverse his recent England retirement and return for the 2027 Ashes

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Team pursuiters turn Ashes loss into individual glory

The day after getting silver in the team pursuit, Australians Oli Bleddyn, Conor Leahy, James Moriarty and Blake Agnoletto had individual success in Glasgow.

AAP

'Good riddance': gold sprinters speak out on defection

Gold in the men's team sprint on day one of Commonwealth Games track cycling has prompted Matt Richardson's former teammates to make their feelings clear.

AAP

Australia coach unconvinced Stokes exit is permanent

Australia coach Andrew McDonald is unconvinced he has seen the last of Ben Stokes, predicting the incoming England coach will "twist his arm" out of retirement.

The Independent UK

Ashes 2027 dates are confirmed – with no Test matches in the North

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The Independent UK

Ashes Test dates confirmed as new English ground to make series debut

Manchester’s Old Trafford and Headingley in Leeds were not selected to host matches in the 2027 series

The Economic Times

Rahul Dravid among contenders for England test team coach's job after McCullum sacking: report

With the departure of Brendon McCullum after a series defeat against New Zealand, Rahul Dravid's name surfaces as a top candidate to take over as the England Test team coach. Known for his thorough approach to the game, Dravid is among the favorites alongside Andy Flower and Richard Dawson, as…

The Independent UK

The death of Bazball: Why Brendon McCullum’s reign as England’s Test coach had to end

Comment: McCullum was the right man for England’s ailing Test team when he took the job in 2022, but he failed to show he could transform them from entertainers into elite performers

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