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Joe Root will head into the 2025-26 Ashes with a cricketing résumé that’s all but complete.
The post Ashes 2025: Joe Root’s last frontier – can he finally conquer Australia? appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
10.10.2025
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has not given up hope of captain Pat Cummins being available for the start of a hotly-anticipated Ashes series next month.
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10.10.2025
Tammy Beaumont believes England have the tools to conquer spinning conditions on a used pitch in Colombo but has warned: “It’s not going to look pretty.”
The post Tammy Beaumont says England ready to ‘grit it out’ against Sri Lanka’s spinners in World Cup...
10.10.2025
Jacob Bethell insists there is no internal “rivalry” with Ollie Pope as both men chase England’s number three slot at the Ashes.
The post England Ashes selection won’t lead to a rivalry with Ollie Pope – Jacob Bethell appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
10.10.2025
Nat Sciver-Brunt’s record one-day international century propelled England to an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in Colombo.
The post Nat Sciver-Brunt ton inspires England to Women’s World Cup win over Sri Lanka appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
12.10.2025
Harry Brook knows the white-ball tour of New Zealand will be “completely different” to what awaits England for the Ashes series in Australia – but he intends to make the most of some long-overdue bonding time together with an eye on the T20 World Cup.
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13.10.2025
Australia captain Pat Cummins says it is “less likely than likely” that he will be fit for the Ashes series opener against England next month.
The post Australia captain Pat Cummins says he is unlikely to be fit for first Ashes Test appeared first on The...
13.10.2025
Lord Ian Botham claims England’s Ashes warm-up schedule “borders on arrogance” and worries they will head into the series underprepared.
The post England’s Ashes preparation borders on arrogance – Lord Ian Botham appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
13.10.2025
Stuart Broad claims England will face the “worst” Australia team since 2010 in the upcoming Ashes.
The post Stuart Broad claims Australia have ‘worst’ team in 15 years ahead of the Ashes against England appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
14.10.2025
Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook is ready for a “bucket list” experience in Australia as he prepares to call this winter’s Ashes action for viewers back home.
The post Ex-England skipper Sir Alastair Cook relishing ‘bucket list’ role as Ashes comm...
16.10.2025
England were saved by the rain having seemingly been heading for defeat against Pakistan at the World Cup.
The post Rain saves England in World Cup clash with Pakistan in Colombo appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
16.10.2025
Tim Southee is still finalising his backroom role for England at the Ashes but the former New Zealand seamer is only likely to be available for next month’s first Test.
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16.10.2025
The pre-Ashes jibes are now in full swing as David Warner and Stuart Broad became the latest to stoke the fire, with still over a month until the war of words stop and the action on the field can do the talking.
The post The Ashes: The warning signs are t...
16.10.2025
England’s huge winter started in underwhelming fashion with a fitful batting display as rain in Christchurch led to an abandonment in the first T20 against New Zealand.
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19.10.2025
Sir Geoffrey Boycott gave a touching eulogy at the funeral of Dickie Bird, praising his fellow Yorkshireman as “the best umpire in the world”.
The post Dickie Bird remembered as ‘best umpire in world’ at emotional Yorkshire farewell appeared first on The...
20.10.2025
England dug in to close out a four-run win over hosts India and secure a place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Cricket World Cup after Heather Knight had marked her 300th international appearance with a fine century in Indore.
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20.10.2025
England captain Harry Brook and opening batter Phil Salt put New Zealand to the sword as the tourists recorded the highest T20 total at the Hagley Oval en route to a 65-run win.
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20.10.2025
Today, cricket enters a new era as visionary sports entrepreneur Gaurav Bahirvani, and legends of the game, unveiled Test Twenty.
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21.10.2025
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hailed a “special” innings from Heather Knight as a superb century by the former skipper helped secure a four-run win over India to book a World Cup semi-final spot.
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21.10.2025
As enjoyable as it was watching Phil Salt and Harry Brook belting the ball around the Hagley Oval during the second T20 international against New Zealand on Monday morning, it is difficult to not find yourself wishing time on for the main course this wint...
21.10.2025
Amy Jones hopes England can strike a much-needed blow against Australia when they meet at the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Wednesday.
The post Amy Jones hoping England strike early blow against Australia at World Cup appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
22.10.2025
Ash Gardner made an unbeaten century and Annabel Sutherland produced a superb all-round display to help guide Australia to a dominant six-wicket win over England in Indore.
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23.10.2025
England’s third and final T20 against New Zealand was abandoned after just 22 balls in Auckland, leaving Harry Brook’s side celebrating a 1-0 series victory.
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23.10.2025
England secured a 1-0 T20 bilateral series victory over New Zealand on Thursday morning, after the rain prevailed for the second time in three matches.
The post Are England’s Ashes preparations giving them the best chance of success? appeared first on The...
23.10.2025
Harry Brook’s astonishing lone salvo with the bat spared England’s blushes but New Zealand drew first blood in the three-match ODI series with a four-wicket win in Mount Maunganui.
The post England beaten in ODI opener against New Zealand despite Harry Br...
26.10.2025
England’s comfortable Women’s Cricket World Cup victory over New Zealand was overshadowed by an injury to star spinner Sophie Ecclestone.
The post England suffer Sophie Ecclestone injury scare in dominant win over New Zealand appeared first on The Cricket...
26.10.2025
Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the first Ashes Test against England.
The post Australia captain Pat Cummins ruled out of first Ashes Test against England appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
27.10.2025
Few rivalries in modern Test cricket carry the same bare emotion and tactical depth as Ben Stokes vs Pat Cummins.
The post Key Duels of Ashes 2025: Ben Stokes challenges Pat Cummins in the battle of nerves appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
27.10.2025
Assistant coach Marcus Trescothick insisted spicier, bowler-friendly wickets in the Ashes could play into England’s hands.
The post Marcus Trescothick says bowler-friendly Ashes wickets could suit England appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
28.10.2025
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey said England will have to “wait and see” after Stuart Broad claimed the tourists will face the “worst” Australia team since 2010 in the upcoming Ashes.
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28.10.2025
England were limp with the bat again and not even a fired-up Jofra Archer could stop New Zealand moving into an unassailable ODI series lead after a five-wicket win in Hamilton.
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30.10.2025
England’s opening three batters were dismissed for ducks as dreams of Women’s Cricket World Cup glory were crushed by a 125-run semi-final hammering at the hands of South Africa.
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30.10.2025
It is now just over three weeks until Australia and England meet in Perth to get the Ashes series underway.
The post Australia v England analysis: Revisiting past Ashes openers Down Under appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
30.10.2025
Shoaib Bashir is raring to go for the Ashes and make up for the anguish he felt at his summer ending prematurely, according to England spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel.
The post Shoaib Bashir backed to thrive in Ashes as England spinner returns from injury...
31.10.2025
Against the backdrop of belligerent strokeplay, the duel between the red-hot Joe Root and Nathan Lyon feels quietly different.
The post Key Duels of Ashes 2025: The eternal chess match between Joe Root and Nathan Lyon appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
03.11.2025
Jacob Bethell has been given a two-year central contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
The post England hand two-year central contract to Jacob Bethell appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
04.11.2025
The 60,000-seater Optus Stadium will become the eighth Ashes venue in Australia as Perth prepares itself to launch an Ashes series for the first time since 1982-83.
The post What will Perth’s new fortress have in store for England and Australia in the Ash...
04.11.2025
Former England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard MBE believes England’s fearless approach under Ben Stokes could be the key to unsettling Australia when the Ashes return Down Under in 2025–26.
The post Matthew Hoggard on the 2025–26 Ashes: ‘England’s run rate...
06.11.2025
Australia have named a 15-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth, beginning on November 21, with three uncapped players included by chief selector George Bailey.
The post Ashes analysis: Four talking points from Australia’s squad selection v England...
06.11.2025
Cricket, with its rich history and passionate following, offers a plethora of betting opportunities for fans and sports enthusiasts, including no shortage of chances to score a big win. However, navigating the world of cricket betting can be complex, with...
07.11.2025
Steven Finn believes the Australian media’s decision to “provoke” England captain Ben Stokes could backfire at the Ashes.
The post Steven Finn says Australian media jibes risk firing up England skipper Ben Stokes ahead of Ashes appeared first on The Crick...
08.11.2025
Chris Woakes believes Australia have gifted England a psychological boost by hosting this month’s Ashes opener in Perth rather than their traditional stronghold at the Gabba.
The post Chris Woakes happy as Australia give up ‘Gabbatoir’ factor in Ashes ope...
10.11.2025
Josh Hull is hoping to give England’s Ashes stars a thorough workout in this week’s warm-up match in Perth and insisted England Lions are not there to play the Test side into form.
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11.11.2025
Michael Vaughan OBE believes modern cricketers should take inspiration from golf’s world No.1 Scottie Scheffler by playing and practising more regularly to reach their potential.
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11.11.2025
England’s return to Australia for another crack at reclaiming the Ashes has reignited old debates about how to prepare for the toughest tour in Test cricket.
The post England’s potential lack of Ashes intensity a ‘worry’ ahead of Perth opener for Ryan Sid...
13.11.2025
Think back to some of England’s best Ashes moments in Australia in recent history – what comes to mind?
The post Ashes flashbacks: Recapping rare moments of English positivity during Down Under drought appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
13.11.2025
Join us for our Ashes Special edition; on-sale from this Sunday 16th November.
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14.11.2025
England’s miserable record in Australia since the famous 2010-11 series victory is well-documented but what are some of the underlying issues encountered by the tourists?
The post Ashes analysis: The numbers behind England’s struggles in Australia appeare...
14.11.2025
Ian Botham at Brisbane in 1986/87: 138 from 174 balls; 13 fours; four sixes By the winter of 1986, England have turned into a rabble. It’s actually quite impressive. From the point of the series-clincher at The Oval in 1985, they will play 11 Test matches...
16.11.2025
A confession: I am an Australian who doesn’t have a pathological hatred of the current England team. I’m not exactly enthralled by them either, but moderation on the first count puts me in a clear minority.
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16.11.2025