Cricket News

Explosive batter riding a new wave into his Ashes debut

The Australia batter expects to face "some different stuff" as England try and deny him a repeat of his 2019 run-feast

Allrounder admits he would have "probably not" have answered an SOS call from a captain other than Ben Stokes

Recalled allrounder cancelled Cotswolds mini-break to make himself available for Ashes

Australia coach wonders if Moeen's dearth of red-ball practice will prompt Stokes to "operate differently"

The tour, starting July 12, also includes three ODIs and five T20Is

Josh Tongue has made his Test debut and been named in England's Ashes squad since trapping Steven Smith lbw

Former captain backs them to keep attacking but believes Australia's bowlers will be toughest challenge

"It extends the batting... and with all [Australia's] lefties, we've got an offspinner bowling at them," he explains

Veteran spinner answers England SOS to take on Australia after two years out

"Hopefully he doesn't give too many secrets away to the Aussies," Stuart Broad jokes

Spinner approached about coming out of retirement following Jack Leach injury

England's key batter is without the burden of captaincy for first time since 2015

Spinner experienced "low back symptoms" during Ireland Test

Selectors name 16-man group including seven pace options for first two Tests

Australia's wicketkeeper says the team won't be lulled into trying to match England shot for shot

Shastri also tells ESPNcricinfo that he did not attend a single selection meeting during his stint as India head coach

Michael Neser and Sean Abbott could provide back-up from county cricket

Allrounder Mitchell Marsh is also recalled but Lance Morris has been ruled out through injury

The former Australia captain urges the selectors to opt for Bancroft or Renshaw as the back-up opener