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A guide to The Ashes

A guide to The Ashes
Everything you need to know about the Australia vs. England cricket series
16 Dec 2021
Ashes series set for go ahead as Root commits to tour

Ashes series set for go ahead as Root commits to tour
England and Australia hold talks over entry requirements and quarantine concerns
6 Oct 2021
The Ashes 2019: England vs. Australia series guide

The Ashes 2019: England vs. Australia series guide
England drop Jason Roy and Craig Overton for the final Test at The Oval
11 Sep 2019
The Ashes: Smith mocks Leach in ‘classless’ celebration

The Ashes: Smith mocks Leach in ‘classless’ celebration
Aussies have since denied they were imitating the England spinner
10 Sep 2019
‘It hurts’: Joe Root vows to stay on despite Ashes loss

‘It hurts’: Joe Root vows to stay on despite Ashes loss
Australia retain the urn after a 185-run victory at Old Trafford
9 Sep 2019
Back pages: XXXX it! Australia and Smith toast Ashes win

Back pages: XXXX it! Australia and Smith toast Ashes win
A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 9 September
9 Sep 2019
Has Jack Leach’s ‘muppet moment’ cost England the Ashes?

Has Jack Leach’s ‘muppet moment’ cost England the Ashes?
Steve Smith punishes England after surviving spinner’s no-ball dismissal
6 Sep 2019

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Ashes: England, and the weather, fail to warm to their task

Ashes: England, and the weather, fail to warm to their task
Maybe scheduling a Test in Manchester in September was not the best idea?
5 Sep 2019
Ashes 4th Test: expect more theatre from Archer and Smith

Ashes 4th Test: expect more theatre from Archer and Smith
Australia’s star batsman will be a target once again for England’s fast bowler
3 Sep 2019
Back pages: Root backs Archer as England bid to level Ashes

Back pages: Root backs Archer as England bid to level Ashes
A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 22 August
22 Aug 2019
Ashes: Steve Smith out and more to follow in bouncer battle?

Ashes: Steve Smith out and more to follow in bouncer battle?
Australia coach Justin Langer is confident his players can step up at Headingley
21 Aug 2019
What they are saying about 'frightening' Jofra Archer

What they are saying about 'frightening' Jofra Archer
Australia hold on for a draw, but the momentum has shifted in England's favour
19 Aug 2019
Ashes whitewash? The omens aren’t looking good for England

Ashes whitewash? The omens aren’t looking good for England
Australia take series lead after cruising to a 251-run win in first Test
6 Aug 2019
Back pages: England turmoil as ‘fortress’ Edgbaston crumbles

Back pages: England turmoil as ‘fortress’ Edgbaston crumbles
A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 6 August
6 Aug 2019
‘I’m lost for words’: Smith reflects on an emotional return

‘I’m lost for words’: Smith reflects on an emotional return
In the first Test match since his ban ended Smith saves Australia on opening day of the Ashes against England
2 Aug 2019
Back pages: Aussie captain Paine taunts England fans

Back pages: Aussie captain Paine taunts England fans
A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 1 August
1 Aug 2019
Ashes: can Jimmy Anderson make the difference at Edgbaston?

Ashes: can Jimmy Anderson make the difference at Edgbaston?
England take on Australia in the first match of the five-Test series
31 Jul 2019
Back pages: England will rough up Aussie ‘sandpaper three’

Back pages: England will rough up Aussie ‘sandpaper three’
A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 31 July
31 Jul 2019
Ashes: Root ready to step up and boost England’s batting

Ashes: Root ready to step up and boost England’s batting
England captain set to bat at No.3 against Australia at Edgbaston
30 Jul 2019
Ashes 2019: Aussie bowlers target Test new boy Jason Roy

Ashes 2019: Aussie bowlers target Test new boy Jason Roy
England opener Roy should expect a tough introduction to the Ashes
29 Jul 2019
England crush Australia to reach Cricket World Cup final

England crush Australia to reach Cricket World Cup final
Reaction to stunning semi-final victory for Eoin Morgan's rampant side
12 Jul 2019
Australia vs. England: Stokes is ready for his biggest match

Australia vs. England: Stokes is ready for his biggest match
All-rounder seeks redemption in the Cricket World Cup semi-final at Edgbaston
10 Jul 2019
World Cup is England’s to lose, says Australia star Lyon

World Cup is England’s to lose, says Australia star Lyon
Off-spinner ramps up the mind games ahead of Thursday’s semi-final at Edgbaston
8 Jul 2019
Australia’s bowlers and the press rip into England

Australia’s bowlers and the press rip into England
After Lord’s thrashing the pressure is on the hosts to win their final two games
26 Jun 2019
CWC: Australia ready to inflict more hurt on England

CWC: Australia ready to inflict more hurt on England
Rivals go head-to-head in a vital clash at Lord’s on Tuesday
24 Jun 2019
CWC: Aussies win a thriller as umpires frustrate West Indies

CWC: Aussies win a thriller as umpires frustrate West Indies
Bowler Mitchell Starc stars for Australia with 5-46 at Trent Bridge
7 Jun 2019
Cricket World Cup: Smith and Warner named in Australia squad

Cricket World Cup: Smith and Warner named in Australia squad
There’s no place in the final 15 for Peter Handscomb or Josh Hazlewood
15 Apr 2019
Australia ball-tampering scandal: Smith and Warner bans end

Australia ball-tampering scandal: Smith and Warner bans end
What next for the former Baggy Greens captain and ex-vice captain?
29 Mar 2019
World Cup: Australia ‘crazy’ not to include Smith and Warner

World Cup: Australia ‘crazy’ not to include Smith and Warner
Former Test captain and vice-captain return from suspension next month
6 Feb 2019
Cricket Australia: bans stand for Smith, Warner and Bancroft

Cricket Australia: bans stand for Smith, Warner and Bancroft
Trio were suspended after the ball-tampering scandal against South Africa
20 Nov 2018
Moeen Ali: Australians are rude, abusive and disrespectful

Moeen Ali: Australians are rude, abusive and disrespectful
England all-rounder blasts the Baggy Greens
14 Sep 2018
Cricket’s ‘DNA’ under threat from cheating and sledging

Cricket’s ‘DNA’ under threat from cheating and sledging
ICC chief David Richardson says on-field bad behaviour ‘has to stop’
7 Aug 2018
Mitchell breaks cricket gender barrier on Australian TV 

Mitchell breaks cricket gender barrier on Australian TV
British cricket commentator signs for the Channel Seven network
10 Jul 2018
England crush Australia and now aim for ODI series whitewash

England crush Australia and now aim for ODI series whitewash
Openers Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow star in six-wicket win at Chester-le-Street
22 Jun 2018