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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

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

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 Guardian - UK · Sep 11

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 · 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 Guardian - UK · Sep 2

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 · Aug 31