The Latest Breaking News from Ashes

Chris Woakes: ‘It’s unacceptable seeing the way some England players have acted’

Chris Woakes tells Donald McRae about his surreal last stand at the Oval, his ‘shabby’ treatment by Rob Key and the problem of cricket’s drinking culture

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

The sleepy English hotel where Bradman and Australia left cricket memories galore

Tucked away on a Peak District hillside is The Maynard, bursting with memorabilia and stories left by touring teams

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14

England reveal huge list of central contracts as new coaches named

39 players have signed deals with the ECB entering an Ashes and World Cup year

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Kevin Pietersen hints at Ashes role as he opens up on shock England return

Kevin Pietersen has taken on a mentoring role with England’s white-ball team, and has not ruled out being involved in next year’s Ashes

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Kevin Pietersen opens up on his England role – and potential Ashes involvement

The former England batter is mentoring Brendon McCullum’s white-ball players ahead of the World Cup in South Africa.

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Mark Wood was a high-speed hero who put body and soul on the line for England

The fast bowler won the Ashes and two World Cups but those successes were punctuated by long spells out with injury

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

World Cup and Ashes winner Mark Wood announces international retirement

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The Independent UK · Sep 22

‘I can’t wait for the Ashes’: new England Test coach Fleming targets No 1 spot

New Zealander plans to add ‘a bit of cricket sense in key moments’ to Bazball template and make England the world’s best Test team

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20

Steve Smith casts doubt over playing in Ashes 2027

Smith, who is ranked the No 2 Test batsman in the world, is now focusing on T20 cricket ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Ashes legal dispute: Hampshire damages claim led to lack of 2027 Test in north of England

The lack of a 2027 Ashes Test in the north of England is the result of a legal dispute that saw Hampshire paid £1m damages after being overlooked in 2023

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11