Ahead of the Ashes 2025 against Australia, England pacer Mark Wood described his off-season as a "frustrating summer," citing a knee injury that kept him out of action.
The England Men's Cricket Team announced their playing XI for the first T20I of the three-match series on Thursday, which will take place at Hagley Oval on Friday.
Australia's tormentor in the 2005 Ashes, former speedster Steve Harmison, has predicted that England's talismanic batter, Joe Root, will break his century hoodoo down under and be fundamental to bringing the urn home for the first time since 2015.
Former England skipper Alastair Cook has shown his support towards right-hand batter Ollie Pope to take the crucial No. 3 spot in the upcoming Ashes series against Australia, saying it is "quite an easy decision" given Pope's experience, leadership and track record as a "hundred-maker."
Decorated all-rounder Ian Botham is worried about England's preparation for the Ashes in Australia, scheduled to kick off on November 21, considering the warm-up schedule of the Three Lions "borders on arrogance".
However, no official statement from Cricket Australia regarding Cummins' absence in the first Test has been released yet. Additionally, Australia's head coach, Andrew McDonald, provided an update on Cummins' injury, stating that the pacer's condition has improved significantly in recent days
Ahead of the first Test of The Ashes 2025 against England at Perth, Australia head coach Andrew McDonald provided an update on skipper Pat Cummins' injury, saying that the pacer's condition has improved significantly in recent days and that his chances of returning to action look more positi
After spinners set the tone of the game for them, England batters had to work hard to churn out a victory. England were left threadbare at 103/6 midway through the 30th over and needed a source of inspiration to pull them out of the dire situation. Knight, the former England skipper, rose to
England tearaway Jofra Archer believes the moment that "made him" is the injury struggles that plagued him for three years and described the 2019 ODI World Cup triumph as the memory that will stay with him for a "long time".
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant shared a light-hearted message for England all-rounder Chris Woakes, who announced his international retirement on Monday.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes vice-captain Travis Head's aggressive approach could give Australia early momentum against England's pace attack in the upcoming home Ashes series.