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‘Now the theatre begins’: Aussies react to Stokes’s Ashes inclusion

‘Now the theatre begins’: Aussies react to Stokes’s Ashes inclusion
Star all-rounder gives England a major boost ahead of the series down under
26 Oct 2021
Back pages: England and Root will ‘urn’ revenge down under

Back pages: England and Root will ‘urn’ revenge down under
A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 16 September
16 Sep 2019
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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Back pages: Steve Smith leaves England in double trouble

Back pages: Steve Smith leaves England in double trouble
A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 6 September
6 Sep 2019
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
Back pages: Smith is having a ball with England’s bowlers

Back pages: Smith is having a ball with England’s bowlers
A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 5 September
5 Sep 2019
Back pages: Ben Stokes gives Aussies an Ashes nightmare

Back pages: Ben Stokes gives Aussies an Ashes nightmare
A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 4 September
4 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
Ashes 4th Test: Aussies are anxious says England star Archer

Ashes 4th Test: Aussies are anxious says England star Archer
Fast bowler Archer plays down his impact ahead of the Old Trafford clash
30 Aug 2019
Ben Stokes: the sports star we’d all secretly love to be

Ben Stokes: the sports star we’d all secretly love to be
England’s World Cup and Ashes icon is a hero and anti-hero rolled into one
27 Aug 2019
Back pages: burger king Stokes eclipses Botham and Flintoff

Back pages: burger king Stokes eclipses Botham and Flintoff
A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 27 August
27 Aug 2019
Back pages: ‘six god’ Jofra Archer shoots down the Aussies

Back pages: ‘six god’ Jofra Archer shoots down the Aussies
A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 23 August
23 Aug 2019
‘Bowling freak’: what makes Jofra Archer so terrifying?

‘Bowling freak’: what makes Jofra Archer so terrifying?
England star recorded speeds of 96mph on his Test debut at Lord’s
22 Aug 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
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
Back pages: ‘New Bradman’ Smith is England’s nemesis again

Back pages: ‘New Bradman’ Smith is England’s nemesis again
A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 5 August
5 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
Back pages: Unai Emery’s ‘Prem shocker’ for Arsenal

Back pages: Unai Emery’s ‘Prem shocker’ for Arsenal
A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 24 July
24 Jul 2019
Giles: England can win the Cricket World Cup and Ashes

Giles: England can win the Cricket World Cup and Ashes
It’s a huge year for English cricket across all formats
10 Jan 2019
Warne: take ‘shackles’ off Root and make Buttler captain

Warne: take ‘shackles’ off Root and make Buttler captain
Australian spin legend says Root can become the ‘world’s best’ batsman
11 Oct 2018
2017 quiz: how closely were you paying attention?

2017 quiz: how closely were you paying attention?
Take The Week's 2017 news quiz to see how well you remember the year's key events
22 Dec 2017
Ashes 2017: why England can upset odds and win Down Under

Ashes 2017: why England can upset odds and win Down Under
Joe Root’s men have potential to spring a surprise
10 Nov 2017
Stokes can be ‘rehabilitated’ on the field

Stokes can be ‘rehabilitated’ on the field
ECB chief hints all-rounder could still feature in Ashes
8 Nov 2017