The Ashes
‘Biggest since Taylor Swift’: Ashes ticket rush on as cricket fans look to outnumber Barmy Army
From Perth to the SCG, fans are preparing to snap up Ashes tickets. Cricket Australia says it could be the biggest summer of red-ball cricket in decades.
- Tom Decent
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How an Australian made sure ‘the real Ashes trophy’ finally made it to Lord’s
Until now, efforts to consecrate the bail’s place in history have been stonewalled. Last week it was handed over to the Lord’s museum, where it’s displayed alongside the famous Ashes urn.
- Greg Baum
Booze ban: Ben Stokes quits alcohol to be fit for Ashes
Ben Stokes has imposed a booze ban on himself ahead of the Ashes tour after deciding that his drinking may have contributed to a recurring hamstring injury.
- Daniel Brettig
He was dropped and stopped bowling, but selectors say Mitch Marsh’s Test career isn’t over
With England set to bring a battery of pacemen Down Under for next summer’s Ashes series, Marsh has been given another contract by the selectors, who value his aggression off the back foot.
- Daniel Brettig
International cricket calendar revealed: Test stars to get longer break before Ashes
Australia’s Test stars won’t have any excuses ahead of a blockbuster Ashes series.
- Tom Decent
This stunning catch may save Marnus Labuschagne’s Test career
A blinding catch by Campbell Kellaway may help ensure Marnus Labuschagne is still batting at No.3 for Australia in the Ashes.
- Daniel Brettig
England Cricket apologises for ‘ill-judged’ Pope Francis tweet
The ECB are in damage control after posting a joke about the ailing Pope and the Ashes cricket series.
- Ben Rumsby
Steve Smith’s ODI retirement opens door to 2027 Ashes tour
Steve Smith’s ODI retirement has opened the door for him to stretch his Test career to 2027 and capstone series victories in India and England.
- Daniel Brettig
Next Gen XI: What the Australian Test team could look like in 2027
The selectors have handed baggy green caps to five debutants in the past seven Tests, so generational change is already underway. There could be more to come before the 2027 tour of England, where Australia has not claimed an outright series win since 2001.
- Jon Pierik
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Resurgent two-Test wonder threatens Labuschagne’s Ashes mission
Once Australia’s golden boy, Marnus Labuschagne has endured a lean two years. Now, five men are coming for his spot – and one in particular.
- Nick Wright
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