Poms meet Aussies ‘in nightclub’
England captain Ben Stokes claimed a lengthy presentation was to blame for failing to have a post-series beer with Australia.
Ashes
Openers prepare unexpected twist to Broad’s final chapter
The day began with the sun shining and Stuart Broad being feted by friend and foe. It ended amid gloom with England flat, Broad wicketless and Australia striding towards an unlikely victory.
The Australian captain even the Poms like
The intelligent, empathetic leader is far removed from the stereotype of his nation’s cricketers. And not even the Lord’s drama has soured him to England fans.
Nothing inevitable in such a supremely evitable series
Now it gets interesting. The Ashes of 2023 has already been of exceptionally high quality – and also strewn with mistakes.
England’s moral superiority fails the Test of history
Jonny Bairstow’s stumping should be seen in context, going all the way back to the Bodyline tour, when a mean-spirited English aristocrat executed the most unsportsmanlike strategy ever deployed.
Take test from Lord’s if MCC again disgraces cricket
The behaviour of members of the Marylebone Cricket Club, with its public school puerility and reek of entitlement, suggest that the buck needs to stop with Marylebone rather than start with it.
McGrath steps up as Australia take first points
A magical turn with bat and ball from Tahlia McGrath has seen Australia take first points in the Women’s Ashes, with a nine-wicket win in the opening T20 match.
Hobart Test ‘will proceed’ despite restrictions
Tasmania insists the fifth Ashes Test will be held in Hobart, with the government appearing open to a pragmatic application of Covid requirements.
All roads lead to coach in Ashes blame game
The misreading of pitch conditions and odd selections have presaged two awful performances in the opening Tests.
Paine’s injury battle revealed
The skipper and a key bowler finished the series with injuries that should have sidelined them.
Why Smith won’t change helmet
Steve Smith has spoken for the first time since the terrifying events at Lord’s.
England’s win, or our loss?
Questions asked about Tim Paine’s leadership is whiny, pettifogging stuff.
Leach stood tall
He played Robin to Ben Stokes’ Batman but Jack Leach was still a hero of England’s Headingley miracle.
Miracle victory from flaws of defeat
On day three, John Howard was in the stands pondering the fanciful notion that England could win.
Hero of Headingley
There is a new set of highlights for future generations to feast on.
My part in Australia’s loss
Physicists call it “the observer effect”. I call it a complete pain in the arse.
Which Aussie batsman will make way for Smith?
After an extraordinary defeat at Headingley, Marcus Harris and Usman Khawaja are the pair facing most scrutiny.
Seven fends off cricket’s ratings heat
More Australians watched news and entertainment than the first session of the nailbiting Ashes Test.
Cut the applause: Stokes was out
Amid the fawning hero-worship for Ben Stokes, let’s remember one fact: he was out.
Shattered Aussies send Smith SOS
Steve Smith is set to return to action this week as Australia look to rebound from a crushing defeat that has turned the series on its head.
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