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.
Ben Stokes will be leading a 16-man strong Ashes squad, with Harry Brook as his vice-captain in place of Ollie Pope. England is blessed with plenty of pace options, including Archer, Wood, skipper Stokes, alongside newer crop of pacers, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse.
The upcoming away Ashes series against Australia, starting from November 21 at Perth, will be crucial both for England's 'Bazball' school of cricket, which focuses on attacking, being result-oriented and positive and Root, who, despite his red-hot run in Tests during this decade and being th
With England reduced to 119/4 in the first innings, Root, with his textbook technique and robust footwork, became the Indian spinners' nightmare. During his first endeavour in the sub-continent, Root soaked up the pressure, faced 229 deliveries and hammered 73 runs to power the tourists to 3
The five-match tour to Australia would be crucial for England's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final chances after a hard-fought 2-2 draw against India. From a pride standpoint as well, England would be gunning to win their first Ashes in Australia since 2011 and their first one since 201
The five-match series will be a crucial part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) campaign for both sides. The Three Lions, who just drew the series against a new-look Shubman Gill-led Indian side by 2-2, will be aiming for their first Ashes series win in Australia since 2011, and their
From June 16, cricket enthusiasts across the world will have their eyes riveted on two of the game's biggest and oldest rivals -- Australia and England -- as they square off in The Ashes series in England, with the first Test set to start at Edgbaston.
St John's [Antigua], March 8 (ANI): England Test skipper Joe Root has said that the upcoming series against West Indies will give his side a chance to prove a point after the dismal Ashes campaign.