Ashes test series
Ashes 2023: Edgbaston Stadium to turn blue for Bob Willis during day two's play
The initiative will raise money to help and support the Bob Willis Fund, co-founded by his wife Lauren Clark and brother David, in its research and bring awareness about prostate cancer. Edgbaston first went Blue for Bob in the 2021 ODI between England and Pakistan and on day two of England's rescheduled fifth Test against India in 2022.
'I'm going to try and take him on': Harry Brook fires warning to Nathan Lyon
Lyon is likely to be on the receiving end of some aggressive batting tactics in the Ashes. He finished the last cycle of the World Test Championship as its leading wicket-taker with 88 scalps. But the 35-year-old's record won't stop England from going after him with their new aggressive style of play called 'Bazball'.
Moeen Ali returns as England name playing XI for first Ashes Test; pick Broad over Wood
In the playing eleven announced by England two days away from Ashes series opener, Ali will now be making a return to Test cricket in place of injured Jack Leach at his home ground. The spin all-rounder accepted an SOS call from captain Ben Stokes post Leach being ruled out due to a stress fracture in lower back.
WTC 2023-25 cycle commences with Ashes; India to start with West Indies challenge
Two-time WTC runners-up India will commence their cycle in a two-Test tour of the West Indies, where they play in Dominica and Trinidad from July 12-16 and July 20-24. Their next assignment will be against South Africa in a two-game away series happening between December 2023 and January 2024.
'Nightmare for all players': Ian Chappel hits out at Ashes schedule, labels it 'ridiculous'
The first Test will be played at Edgbaston from June 16, with the fifth and last Test starting on July 31 at The Oval. Overall, both sides could play 25 days of cricket within a span of 46 days. Speaking to Wide World of Sports, Chappell said the way the Ashes schedule had been assembled was 'stupidity'.
'Can't overlook': Brett Lee throws support behind Boland to play Ashes opener
Boland, Boland was selected in the WTC Final playing XI over Michael Neser with Josh Hazlewood unavailable due to injury, played a key role in Australia bowling out India for 234 on Day Five of the marquee clash, including the double scalp of Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja in the second innings to set the base for a 209-run victory.
James Anderson declares himself fit for England's Ashes opener against Australia
"Yes definitely. It feels really good and as if it has reacted to treatment. I have no issues running and bowling again and just keeping my fingers crossed I can carry on going as I have been and will be ready for the Ashes," Anderson was quoted as saying by The Telegraph.
James Anderson and Stuart Broad confirmed for England’s 2023 Ashes squad
Anderson and Broad returned to the England bowling attack after the appointment of Ben Stokes as the team’s new captain and McCullum as the team’s replacement for outgoing head coach Chris Silverwood. Subsequently, England won six of their seven Tests during this period, including a 2-1 series win over South Africa.
First time in 139 year, 2023 Ashes set to be moved forward: Report
Some of England's top cricketers such as Jonny Bairstow and Test skipper Ben Stokes have withdrawn from the Hundred this year because of the busy schedule, which has seen the hosts play four back-to-back Tests against New Zealand and India and are now set to play a three-match series against South Africa beginning August 17.
Let myself and the team down in the Ashes: England all-rounder Stokes
England all-rounder Ben Stokes has said ahead of the opening Test against the West Indies here that he had let himself as well as the team down during the Ashes in Australia, which the touring Joe Root-led side lost 0-4.
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