Tag: England
England Side For Ashes Arrives In Australia, Others To Join After T20 World Cup
The England Test side for the Ashes that includes skipper Joe Root, all-rounder Ben Stokes and pace bowler James Anderson touched down in Queensland on Saturday, a month before the start of the opening Test at the Gabba from December 8. ....
England Are Going To 'break New Zealand Hearts', Asserts Phil Tufnell
Former England cricketer Phil Tufnell feels skipper Eoin Morgan's experience and leadership could be the defining factors in the ICC T20 World Cup semifinal against the Kane Williamson-led New Zealand later on Wednesday. ....
T20 World Cup: Full Credit To Williamson And His Team, Says England Captain Morgan
England captain Eoin Morgan was gracious in his side's five-wicket defeat against New Zealand in first semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, crediting Kane Williamson and his team in outplaying them. ....
Pat Cummins' Appointment As Skipper, Steve Smith As His Deputy The Right Thing To Do: Ricky Ponting
Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has endorsed pace bowler Pat Cummins' appointment as captain of the Test side and said that batting stalwart Steve Smith being made his deputy could be a game-changer for the hosts ahead of the Ashes, given his experience. ....
Ben Stokes Not A Certainty For Opening Ashes Test: Giles
England men's cricket team managing director, Ashley Giles, has said that all-rounder Ben Stokes' progress would be closely monitored, adding that he could be a doubtful starter given that he hasn't played competitive cricket for nearly five months. ....
Strict Guidelines Virtually Rule Perth Out For 5th Ashes Test
In a move that could virtually shut the doors for Perth to host the fifth and final Ashes Test, Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has said that tough border restrictions would remain in place due to the emergence of the new Covid-19 variant, and that the players will have to quarantine for 14 days to be able to play the match. ....
Ben Stokes Included In England's Ashes Squad Of 12; Jimmy Anderson Rested
All-rounder Ben Stokes has been included in England's 12-member squad for the opening Ashes Test beginning at The Gabba on December 8, putting to rest speculation that he might not be considered for the first Test as he is returning to competitive cricket after a long time. ....
Ashes, 1st Test: Rain Ends Play Early After Pat Cummins Leads Australia In Skittling Out England For 147
Australia captain Pat Cummins made a cracking start to his captaincy stint with a five-wicket haul as the hosts skittled out England for just 147 on day one of first Ashes Test at The Gabba here on Wednesday. ....
The Ashes, 1st Test: Ben Stokes Suffers Injury While Diving To Stop Boundary, Management Assessing Him
England all-rounder Ben Stokes suffered an injury during the second day's play in the opening Ashes Test at The Gabba and the tourists' bowling coach Jon Lewis has said that it was the reason behind the charismatic player not being able to "bowl full pace at the back end of the day". ....
Ashes, 1st Test: Australia Crush England, Win Gabba Test By 9 Wickets
Australia clinched a strong nine-wicket victory over the Joe Root-led England on Day 4 to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Ashes series. ....
