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England reveal Ashes blueprint only for Mark Wood injury scare to threaten ripping it up

England captain Ben Stokes announced his readiness for the Ashes with six wickets on the first day of their in-house warm-up game

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025

Life won't be easy for English bodies on harder wickets

England must weigh up how to manage their pace cartel through the Ashes, with Mitchell Starc warning the harder Australian surfaces take a toll on the body.

AAP · Nov 4, 2025

Mark Wood: ‘We’re going to the Ashes with an Australia blueprint to put their batters under pressure’

The fast bowler tells Donald McRae that England have confidence and belief as he prepares for what could be his final series against the old foe

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2025

Matt Fisher gives Surrey control of battle against title rivals Nottinghamshire

The rain reigned elsewhere on the opening day of Rothesay County Championship action.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025

Stuart Broad picks England bowling attack for first Ashes Test against Australia

Broad has selected his preferred bowling line-up for the Test in Perth this winter and has opted for a selection gamble

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum face win-or-bust Ashes after India raise the stakes

The England captain and coach have plenty to prove this winter, having played three series against Australia and India and won none

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025

I ‘never considered’ not attempting to bat with my arm in a sling – Chris Woakes

Woakes was suffering from a suspected dislocated shoulder sustained in trying to prevent a boundary on day one.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Gus Atkinson interview: Oval Invincibles bowler targets Hundred impact before Ashes shot

England quick set for key role as Oval Invincibles bid for third straight Hundred title

Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2025

Are you not wowed? Bazball, India and a one-armed man deliver drama and beauty

England’s Baz-era has been maddening to many but this was another moment it gave us utterly thrilling cricket

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025

Ben Stokes hails Chris Woakes’ one-armed effort in dramatic defeat to India

Ben Stokes paid tribute to Chris Woakes, who endured obvious agony as England fell seven runs short of victory on day five in the fifth Test against India at the Oval

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025