England burn bright and blow up all in the name of Ashes entertainment England’s commitment to joy came at a cost on day one of the fifth Ashes Test The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023
Watch: Marnus Labuschagne borrows tools from ground staff to work on his bat before final Ashes Test Marnus Labuschagne's seriousness towards every fine detail about his batting once again showed up when he got into the shed of the ground staff at the Oval in London and used their tools to work on his bat ahead of the final Ashes Test against hosts England. The Times of India · Jul 27, 2023
England and Stokes ponder fine margins after failure to regain Ashes Australia retained the urn with one Test remaining but the England captain was still happy with his team’s approach The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2023
The Ashes player ratings: How England and Australia rated in the Fourth Test at Old Trafford Australia have retained the Ashes after England’s pursuit of victory in the Fourth Test at Old Trafford was scuppered by a washed-out final day. Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2023
The Ashes: England’s charge comes too late as rain ensures Australia seal urn without blockbuster finale A Fifth Test showdown felt a fitting conclusion but Australia have retained the urn with a helping hand from the weather gods Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2023
The Ashes: England frustrated by more Old Trafford rain as hopes for decider dwindle England’s pursuit of victory in the Fourth Ashes Test was this morning on hold yet again, with Ben Stokes’s side praying for respite from the rain on the final day at Old Trafford. Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2023
Marnus Labuschagne restores normality to ease Australia’s angst The task facing Australia is still incomplete and unclear but the No 3’s serenity was key to frustrating England The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2023
Trescothick and England coaches left in the dark by umpires’ light decision Marcus Trescothick said England’s coaches were bewildered when the umpires forced the team to sideline their seamers and turn to spin under ashen skies on a rain-affected penultimate day in Manchester The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2023
Marnus Labuschagne admits mixed feelings over century as Australia battle to regain Ashes Labuschagne’s timely return to form leaves Australia with a strong chance of sealing a draw Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2023
Marcus Trescothick hails Joe Root’s ‘golden arm’ as England edge closer to win England dominated the first three days at Emirates Old Trafford but saw their attempts to level the series dented on Saturday. The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023
Joe Root puts a different spin on a day of soggy Ashes frustration Former England captain provides standout spell to ease home angst on a day of familiar interruption The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2023
Marcus Trescothick surprised after England have to turn to spin as Ashes hopes frustrated England took just one wicket in between the rain at Old Trafford to leave themselves plenty of work to do on Sunday Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2023
‘It was a bonus’: England edge closer to fourth Test win with Ashes in the balance The weather will ultimately decide the fate of the match and the Ashes The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023
4th Ashes Test: Rain frustrates England's push for series-levelling win NEW DELHI: Rain once again played a significant role in the fourth Test match between England and Australia at Old Trafford, frustrating England's hopes of forcing a series-levelling win. Only 30 overs were bowled during the fourth day when the wet weather returned during the revised tea break, leading to… The Times of India · Jul 22, 2023
The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023 Root revives England as Australia lose Labuschagne in fourth Test Joe Root revived England’s hopes of forcing a series-levelling win in the fourth Test by removing Australia century-maker Marnus Labuschagne on Saturday’s rain-marred fourth day. England, currently 2-1 down in the five-match series, must win at Old Trafford if they are to maintain their hopes of regaining the Ashes.
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023 Joe Root gives England faint hope as rain and Marnus Labuschagne frustrate hosts Root finally dismissed the Australia batter for 111.
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023 Joe Root takes only wicket of afternoon session as Australia frustrate England Marnus Labuschagne was caught behind for a defiant 111 on a rain-affected day four.
Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2023 The Ashes: Marnus Labuschagne hundred frustrates England before Joe Root makes key breakthrough Stumps, day four: Australia 317 & 214-5, England 592
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023 Wood tears into Australia after Bairstow leads England’s charge to beat rain Jonny Bairstow’s unbeaten 99 capped off a bullying batting performance from England before Mark Wood helped reduce Australia to 113 for four
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 England chase dominant victory at Old Trafford after Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood heroics Australia 113-4, England 592 all out, Australia 317 all out: Ben Stokes’s men require six wickets to level the Ashes at 2-2 as Australia trail by 162 runs
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023 The Ashes 2023 LIVE: England vs Australia score and reaction from fourth Test at Old Trafford Ashes scorecard and live updates as England vs Australia resumes at Old Trafford
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023 Day two of fourth Ashes Test: England racing to beat Australia and the weather The hosts enjoyed a productive first day with the ball as they reduced their opponents to 299 for eight.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023 Stuart Broad basks in ‘most enjoyable year’ after hitting Test landmark England’s Stuart Broad said: ‘Baz and Stokesy have given me a new lease of life,’ while Marnus Labuschagne praised the fast bowler’s achievements
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 Stuart Broad reaches stunning career milestone as Chris Woakes strikes vital Ashes blows Broad took his 600th career Test wicket, while Woakes claimed four to leave Australia 299-8 on day one of the fourth Test
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023 Ashes diary: Stokes gets his revenge and Old Trafford remembers 1993 The England captain didn’t take kindly to a painful blow to the shin and was also hoping to do better than Graham Gooch in 1993