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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Ashes - The Untold Story

England’s Eddie Jack really has the name for the game against Australia

The paceman was given the middle name of the 2005 Ashes-winning captain.

The Independent UK · Oct 18

Chris Woakes: ‘It’s unacceptable seeing the way some England players have acted’

Chris Woakes tells Donald McRae about his surreal last stand at the Oval, his ‘shabby’ treatment by Rob Key and the problem of cricket’s drinking culture

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

The sleepy English hotel where Bradman and Australia left cricket memories galore

Tucked away on a Peak District hillside is The Maynard, bursting with memorabilia and stories left by touring teams

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14

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England reveal huge list of central contracts as new coaches named

39 players have signed deals with the ECB entering an Ashes and World Cup year

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Bairstow not sweating Australian reception in BBL foray

Ashes villain Jonny Bairstow will ply his trade down under, joining long-time England teammate Ben Stokes in the Big Bash League.

AAP · Oct 1

England cricket chief makes promise to fans after Ashes venue row

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The Independent UK · Sep 30

ECB promises Ashes Test in north until at least 2039 after backlash

Old Trafford and Headingley were snubbed from hosting games against Australia in next year’s series

The Independent UK · Sep 30

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The clear priorities England must tackle after turbulent summer

IN DEPTH: The England men’s side must settle on new central contracts and find balance in selection across three formats, writes Harry Latham-Coyle, with opportunities in the Ashes and the World Cup set to define a blockbuster 2027

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Kevin Pietersen hints at Ashes role as he opens up on shock England return

Kevin Pietersen has taken on a mentoring role with England’s white-ball team, and has not ruled out being involved in next year’s Ashes

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Kevin Pietersen opens up on his England role – and potential Ashes involvement

The former England batter is mentoring Brendon McCullum’s white-ball players ahead of the World Cup in South Africa.

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Mark Wood was a high-speed hero who put body and soul on the line for England

The fast bowler won the Ashes and two World Cups but those successes were punctuated by long spells out with injury

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

World Cup and Ashes winner Mark Wood announces international retirement

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The Independent UK · Sep 22

‘I can’t wait for the Ashes’: new England Test coach Fleming targets No 1 spot

New Zealander plans to add ‘a bit of cricket sense in key moments’ to Bazball template and make England the world’s best Test team

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20

Steve Smith casts doubt over playing in Ashes 2027

Smith, who is ranked the No 2 Test batsman in the world, is now focusing on T20 cricket ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games

The Independent UK · Sep 14

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 11

Ashes legal dispute: Hampshire damages claim led to lack of 2027 Test in north of England

The lack of a 2027 Ashes Test in the north of England is the result of a legal dispute that saw Hampshire paid £1m damages after being overlooked in 2023

The Independent UK · Sep 2

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 Guardian - UK · Sep 2

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 Independent UK · Aug 31

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.

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The Independent UK · Aug 27

Jamie Smith feels back to himself after Ashes issues

Smith top-scored with 61 for England.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

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 Independent UK · Aug 22

‘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 · Aug 22

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 · Aug 16

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 · Aug 13

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

AAP · Aug 12

'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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