Ashes
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Why is Chris Woakes not picked in England's Ashes squad despite six pure seamers in it? Explained
Cricket | Sep 23, 2025, 10:00 PM ISTChris Woakes was not named in England's squad for the five-match Ashes series in Australia as the England and Wales Cricket Board announced a 16-member squad. Ben Stokes has been named the captain despite being on the mend from the shoulder injury he picked up during the India Test series.
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Will Ben Stokes lead England in first Test against Australia amid shoulder injury concerns?
Cricket | Sep 23, 2025, 09:47 PM ISTEngland captain Ben Stokes is currently recovering from a shoulder injury that he suffered during the fourth Test against India in Manchester. Even though he is on course to regain full fitness, it's unclear whether the all-rounder will recover on time before the first Test vs Australia.
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England announce squad for Ashes, Harry Brook named vice-captain, Ben Stokes, Wood, Archer included
Cricket | Nov 05, 2025, 07:49 AM ISTEngland have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming Ashes in Australia, which kickstarts on November 21. Harry Brook has been named as the vice-captain of the team that sees the likes of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer returning.
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Australia legend's bold bet: Nude walk at MCG if Joe Root fails to score 100 in Ashes
Cricket | Sep 12, 2025, 01:55 PM ISTAustralia are set to host England for the Ashes series in November this year. The anticipation is already huge around the series and former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden has claimed that he will walk around MCG nude if England's in-form batter Joe Root doesn't score a century in the Ashes.
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Josh Hazlewood opens up on retirement plans after Ashes 2025, says 'I don't think...'
Cricket | Sep 09, 2025, 06:05 PM ISTAustralian players are focusing on the upcoming Ashes series against England at home later this year. Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood has opened up on retirement plans, stating that if this is the last time, the much-famous pace trio plays together.
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Pat Cummins faces race against time to be fit for Ashes opener in Perth
Cricket | Sep 04, 2025, 11:02 PM ISTAustralia’s Test captain Pat Cummins faces uncertainty over his availability for the Ashes opener in Perth due to a lumbar bone stress injury. He’s undergoing careful rehab, with selectors considering backup plans if he can’t play.
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Exclusive: Monty Panesar warns England may rely on part-time spinners amid spin depth concerns
Cricket | Sep 05, 2025, 08:39 PM ISTMonty Panesar warns England may rely on part-time spinners due to a lack of red-ball opportunities. He shares Ashes insights, backs Joe Root for a century in Australia, and urges careful management of Ben Stokes' bowling workload to avoid injury.
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England bowling coach Tim Southee to leave Ashes 2025-26 tour midway for franchise cricket: Report
Cricket | Aug 29, 2025, 08:24 PM ISTEngland's bowling coach Tim Southee will reportedly leave the side after the first test of the Ashes 2025-26 to play for Sharjah Warriorz in the ILT20 2025-26, which is scheduled to kick off on December 4.
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Josh Hazlewood targets Sheffield Shield return before facing 'strongest England team' in Ashes
Cricket | Aug 28, 2025, 08:33 PM ISTJosh Hazlewood plans to play a Sheffield Shield match before the Ashes to maintain red-ball intensity. He believes England's current batting line-up, led by Joe Root and Harry Brook, is the strongest they've brought to Australia during his career.
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Steve Smith, Ricky Ponting weigh in on Joe Root's quest for a century in Australia ahead of Ashes
Cricket | Aug 15, 2025, 10:12 PM ISTSteve Smith praised Joe Root’s recent form but noted his lack of a Test century in Australia, calling it a goal Root likely wants to achieve. Ricky Ponting called the stat an anomaly, praising Root’s evolution into a great through consistency and adaptability.
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Scott Boland unfazed by England's sledging ahead of Ashes, focuses on longevity with pace quartet
Cricket | Aug 13, 2025, 11:24 PM ISTScott Boland downplays England’s sledging ahead of the Ashes, saying it won’t affect Australia. He praised Nathan Lyon’s role in the bowling unit and admitted four pacers playing together is unlikely in Australia due to pitch conditions and team balance.
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Glenn McGrath shares Ashes prediction, expects another clean sweep
Cricket | Aug 07, 2025, 11:01 PM ISTGlenn McGrath has once again predicted a 5-0 Ashes whitewash for Australia ahead of the 2025-26 series. Confident in Australia’s bowling attack, he doubts England's chances, citing their poor record in Australia, where they haven't won a Test since 2010-11.
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Chris Woakes suffers shoulder dislocation, Ashes participation in doubt
Cricket | Aug 01, 2025, 05:32 PM ISTEngland all-rounder Chris Woakes dislocated his shoulder on Day 1 of the fifth Test against India at The Oval. As things stand, the 36-year-old is likely to undergo surgery, and that might put his participation in the Ashes under threat.
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Ashes is going to be good challenge for England: Steve Smith
Cricket | Jul 26, 2025, 12:28 PM ISTSteve Smith expects the England batters to have a hard time in the middle in the upcoming Ashes, slated to begin on November 21. He also analysed that the Ben Stokes-led side had also changed their approach in the longest format of the game.
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Ricky Ponting names his Australian top 3 for Ashes after below-par performances in the West Indies
Cricket | Jul 17, 2025, 01:06 PM ISTAustralia won the three-match Test series against the West Indies, but not in the most comprehensive manner, with their top order struggling. Former Australia coach Ricky Ponting gave his view on what the top three for the 2023 Test champions could look like for the Ashes.
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When did a team batting first win a Test match last time at Edgbaston?
Cricket | Jul 02, 2025, 07:26 PM ISTIndia were batting first again in the second Test at Edgbaston, but the recent results are not favourable to the teams batting first at the venue. Ben Stokes also had a bit of overcast conditions to rely on for his decision as England look to repeat Headingley's heroics.
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When is Masan Holi celebrated in Varanasi? Know why ashes of pyre are used instead of colours
Lifestyle | Mar 10, 2025, 01:53 PM ISTExperience the unique Masan Holi celebration in Varanasi, where ashes of pyre are used instead of colours to play Holi. This year, it will be celebrated on March 11, 2025, at Manikarnika Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat.
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Australia women create history, register first-ever 16-0 Ashes whitewash over England
Cricket | Feb 01, 2025, 04:16 PM ISTAustralia women defeated England in the one-off test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground by an innings and 122 runs to whitewash the English side 16-0 in the multi-format Ashes. Annabel Sutherland was the Player of the Match, while Alana King was the Player of the Series.
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Nat Sciver-Brunt creates world record in Women's cricket in day-night Ashes Test
Cricket | Jan 30, 2025, 05:12 PM ISTThe women's Ashes Test with the pink ball got underway today at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground and Nat Sciver-Brunt created history in the first innings. She scored 51 runs off 129 balls with four fours before getting out Alana King.
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Women's Ashes 2025: Australia announce squad for one-off Test against England
Cricket | Jan 23, 2025, 07:20 PM ISTAustralia have named a 13-member squad for the upcoming one-off Test against England at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Captain Alyssa Healy has been named in the squad but her participation is subject to fitness.