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BIZARRE: Barmy army - What They Never Told You

Even Bazball’s implosion can’t shake Barmy Army’s crew of Ashes veterans

If anyone knows how to weather a whitewash, it’s the merry band of England fans marking their 30th anniversary at their spiritual home

The Guardian - UK

Australia rolls out red carpet to England fans with newfound time on their hands

Last-minute side trips the norm for travelling supporters in Bazball-era while Cricket Australia face $4m shortfall after first Ashes Test lasts two days

The Guardian - AU

Ashes diary: Barmy Army’s trumpeter passes fitness test as gasholder goes

The Barmy Army’s Simon Finch was able to return to action on day four as the Oval’s gasholder gets redeveloped into flats

The Guardian - UK

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Wimbledon 2023: Henry Searle hails Barmy Army after cliching boys’ singles title

British teenager Henry Searle credited his Barmy Army for spurring him on to become the first home winner of the boys’ singles in 61 years.

Evening Standard

‘Henry’s Barmy Army’: rowdy weapon in British star’s Wimbledon triumph

Henry Searle was cheered all the way to victory in boys’ singles final by a 50-strong group of Midlanders decked in matching T-shirts

The Guardian - UK

A look at Edgbaston’s Ashes history as England and Australia prepare for opener

This summer’s Ashes will kick off in Birmingham on Friday.

The Independent UK

Aussie cricketers rally around Cummins after family heartbreak

Australia will wear black arm bands on the second day of the fourth Test against India after the death of captain Pat Cummins' mother Maria.

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Ricky Ponting terms Barmy Army's gesture to Pat Cummins' ill mother as 'awesome'

NEW DELHI: The Barmy Army's tribute was among the wishes that came Pat Cummins' way as the Australian captain flew back home from India after the conclusion of the second Test in Delhi to be by the side of his ailing mother, Maria, who is in palliative care.

The Times of India

New Zealand Cricket pays bill to fix Barmy Army’s broken trumpet

It will now be heard at the second Test match after being handed back over by Black Caps captain Tim Southee and fast bowler Matt Henry

Wales Online

New Zealand Cricket pays to fix Barmy Army’s damaged trumpet

Simon Finch’s instrument was damaged during the first Test at Mount Maunganui.

The Independent UK

Inside England's T20 World Cup celebrations including shaved head and late-night antics

England now hold both World Cup trophies after their triumph over Pakistan on Sunday and captain Jos Buttler and player of the tournament Sam Curran were front and centre of their celebrations

Daily Mirror

Barmy Army slam "violent behaviour" after crowd brawl during England vs New Zealand Test

A brawl broke out in the crowd at Headingley during the third Test between England and New Zealand and the Barmy Army have issued a statement

Daily Mirror

MCC 'to review ticket prices' after criticism over England vs New Zealand cost

The MCC have confirmed they will examine the cost of tickets for Lord's Test matches following comments from the likes of Ben Stokes, Stuart Broad and Michael Vaughan

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes calls for review into ticket prices as Lord's set for swathes of empty seats

Around 16,000 seats remain unsold at Lord's for England's first Test against New Zealand and new captain Ben Stokes the issue of ticket prices needs to be "looked at properly"

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Lord's facing 20,000 empty seats for NZ Test as chiefs blame Jubilee amid £100+ tickets

Test cricket returns to Lord’s this week when a new look England side take on New Zealand on Thursday, but it is set to be without a usual bumper crowd due to high ticket pricing.

The Guardian - UK

Is new women’s T20 tournament in Dubai a sign of progress or a threat?

The FairBreak Invitational is giving players from associate nations exposure and money but it’s hard to see how it fits in with long-term planning for the women’s game

Daily Mirror

Kevin Pietersen takes aim at county cricket over clip of Rory Burns bowling

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen has been highly critical of county cricket following the Ashes, calling for the County Championship to be completely overhauled

The Guardian - UK

Joshua Da Silva: ‘This is what I want Test cricket to be like all of the time’

West Indies’ young wicketkeeper loves the Barmy Army, looks up to Ben Foakes and reveals his captain has a remote-controlled rat

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Joe Root admits England could have been ‘braver’ after drawn test with West Indies

Joe Root shares his thoughts on England's drawing the second test with the West Indies - the Barmy Army toiled away with the ball and in the field but were unable to break down a resolute Windies side

Daily Mirror

Zak Crawley gifts match-worn shirt to blind England fan touring with the Barmy Army

Zak Crawley showed his class both on and off the pitch during England’s series opening draw with West Indies.

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu celebrates her opening win at Indian Wells – Saturday’s sporting social

Elsewhere, Kevin Pietersen enjoyed a touching moment shared by England’s Barmy Army

The Independent UK

Blind England fan thanks Barmy Army after fellow spectator turns commentator

Kent supporter Martin Lloyd had Zak Crawley’s hundred relayed to him by Rich Nicholls in Antigua

Daily Mirror

England's Barmy Army Shane Warne chant that summed up his true class

Shane Warne, considered by many to be the greatest bowler in cricket history, died suddenly on Friday aged 52 after suffering a suspected heart attack in Thailand.

Daily Mirror

Australia stars toast Ashes win with singalong with England's Barmy Army at local bar

Pat Cummins and his Australia side joined the Barmy Army in a bar in Hobart after they wrapped up a 4-0 win over England in the Ashes

The Independent UK

Australia and the Barmy Army bond over Sweet Caroline – Monday’s sporting social

Sam Billings’ dream came true despite England’s humbling Ashes defeat.

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