If the opening Test of an Ashes series is supposed to set the tone, then this one felt like a punch in the stomach for England. A brutal collapse, a couple of bright sparks, and a storm of Australian ruthlessness have left fans already chewing their nails before the second Test has even begun. This ...

Smith Aims Bizarre Jibe at Former Spinner Panesar on Eve of Ashes Opener In the days leading up to a blockbuster Ashes series, you’d typically expect discussions about team strategy, conditions, selection calls, or perhaps the familiar mind games between two of cricket’s most storied rivals. Ins...

‘It Felt Like God’s Hand on My Brain’ – Revisiting Ashton Agar’s Unforgettable Ashes Debut Some Ashes stories feel too wild to be true — and yet they happen anyway. In July 2013, at Trent Bridge, a 19-year-old kid who wasn’t even supposed to be on the tour produced one of the most extr...

Boland Says Root Is England Player to ‘Keep Quiet’ in Crucial Ashes Battle As the Ashes countdown ticks toward the first ball in Perth, the familiar pre-series mind games have begun—and this time, Scott Boland has made it clear who Australia will be keeping an especially close eye on. Accordin...

Why Perth, the Optus & the Ashes Present England’s Moment of Opportunity A sun-drenched Saturday morning at Lilac Hill was supposed to be a gentle pre-Ashes warm-up, a place where England could ease into their preparations under swaying trees and the quiet hum of ex-pat chatter. Instead, it be...

England captain defends preparation and hits back at ‘has-beens’ questioning his side’s Ashes build-up Ben Stokes is not one to hold back, especially when it comes to defending his team. With the Ashes just weeks away, the England captain has hit out at former players who have criticised his s...

From ships and seasickness to camaraderie and cricket – a forgotten era of Ashes journeys There’s something almost romantic about the Ashes — two nations, 10,000 miles apart, bound by a rivalry that has shaped cricket for more than a century. Today, England’s cricketers jet off to Australia ...

The Ashes 2025: How to Listen, Watch, and Stay Updated Across the BBC There’s something special about an Ashes winter. The late nights, the alarm clock ringing before dawn, the comforting sound of leather on willow echoing through the radio — it’s all part of cricket’s most iconic rivalry. T...

England’s Batting Collapse Hands New Zealand a Clean Sweep England’s miserable run in one-day internationals continued in Wellington, as New Zealand edged to a nervy two-wicket victory to complete a 3-0 sweep. The tourists once again found themselves undone by their own batting frailties, bowled...

New Zealand take 2-0 series lead as England’s top order falters again despite Archer’s fiery return It was another difficult evening for England in Hamilton, one that underlined the team’s ongoing batting struggles and raised fresh concerns ahead of next month’s Ashes series. On a dry, straw...