Ashes

Out-of-form Warner makes Ashes squad as Marsh recalled

Veteran opener Warner is fighting to save his career after a lean run with the bat that had some questioning whether his time was over
19 April 2023, 02:24 AM

England want 'flat, fast' pitches for Ashes, says Stokes

Australia have not relinquished the famous urn since reclaiming it in 2017-18 but will face a buoyant England team who have won 10 of their last 12 tests under Stokes and head coach Brendon "Baz" McCullum
12 April 2023, 04:26 AM

Tasnia Farin looks mysterious in new Ashes’ song

Recently, Tasnia Farin shared some photos on her Facebook, which have gone viral. Fans were left confused as to what happened to her smile and who she was looking for in the pictures. Well, the answers were revealed when Ashes posted a hint about their collaboration on their social media.
9 March 2023, 14:58 PM

Stokes will be 'sweet' for Ashes, says McCullum

"I ... believe that the Ashes is the script that the skipper is waiting to write, so he'll be sweet. I don't have any concerns," he told reporters in Wellington at the conclusion of the drawn series with New Zealand
2 March 2023, 03:22 AM

Ashes to perform in three European countries 

Popular Bangladeshi band Ashes is all set to perform in three European countries. The concerts are going to be held on December 16, 23, and 26 in Amsterdam (Netherlands), Frankfurt (Germany), and Paris (France). 
20 December 2022, 05:41 AM

Celine Dion diagnosed with rare neurological disorder

Canadian singer Celine Dion said she has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called Stiff-Person Syndrome that causes muscle spasms and has led her to postpone some European shows.
9 December 2022, 03:00 AM

Australia drop Khawaja, recall Smith

Australia have dropped top order batsman Usman Khawaja for the fourth Ashes test against England and recalled Steve Smith in their 12-man side after the former captain recovered from concussion.
3 September 2019, 06:10 AM

Australia aim to pour cold water on England's summer

England are still basking in the glow of an epic World Cup triumph but if anything can throw cold water over their memorable summer it would be a first home Ashes series loss to Australia for 18 years.
30 July 2019, 05:49 AM

No evidence of Ashes match-fixing, says ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) says that it had found no evidence of match fixing in the third Ashes test between Australia and England last year.
9 February 2018, 09:12 AM

Australia snare Cook on review to rock England

Australia claimed the big wicket of Alastair Cook to take the early ascendancy on the opening day of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
4 January 2018, 06:55 AM

Stokes signs for Canterbury amidst speculation of England return

Suspended England allrounder Ben Stokes signs with New Zealand provincial side Canterbury, fuelling speculation he is preparing for a dramatic Ashes call-up.
30 November 2017, 11:16 AM

Smith's masterful ton gives Aussies the edge

Steve Smith produces a defiant unconquered century as Australia take the edge in the first Ashes Test at the Gabba on Saturday.
25 November 2017, 11:40 AM

Root warns England new boys to expect Ashes barrage

England captain Joe Root warns his team's emerging young stars to expect a barrage of abuse "which hits you like a train" when they face old rivals Australia.
14 August 2017, 08:39 AM

Government ready to mediate in Australia pay row

Sports Minister Greg Hunt says the federal government is prepared to provide mediation between Cricket Australia and players over the pay-dispute stalemate.
28 May 2017, 07:48 AM

Australia captain Smith plays down talk of Ashes strike

Australia captain Steve Smith has played down a tense stand-off in pay negotiations between the players' union and the national cricket board, saying his team is highly motivated to cut a deal and play the Ashes against England.
25 May 2017, 09:22 AM

Australia board gambled on players' greed and lost – Ian Chappell

Australia's cricket board gambled that greed would motivate top players into accepting a pay offer and while that bet has backfired the parties are likely to thrash out a deal in time to avert an Ashes boycott, former captain Ian Chappell says.
23 May 2017, 05:58 AM

Darren Lehmann plays down Ashes strike threat

National coach Darren Lehmann admitted Thursday a bitter pay dispute will be a distraction for Australia at next month's ICC Champions Trophy, but played down a boycott of this year's Ashes series.
18 May 2017, 07:18 AM

Australia board threatens players with unemployment

Australia's cricket board has warned players will not be given alternative contracts if they fail to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement in an escalation of a protracted and increasingly bitter pay dispute.
14 May 2017, 06:33 AM

New Perth Stadium not ready for Ashes, test remains at WACA

The new Perth Stadium will not be finished in time for the third Ashes test between Australia and England in December and the match will therefore be hosted at the traditional WACA ground, Cricket Australia confirmed on Wednesday.
10 May 2017, 10:01 AM

We're prepared for Aussie pace rampage: Root

Joe Root knows just how damaging a rampaging Australian pace attack can be having experienced first-hand the devastation wreaked on England by Mitchell Johnson and Ryan Harris during his maiden Ashes tour in 2013-14.
27 April 2017, 11:20 AM