The Latest Breaking News from Ashes

Josh Tongue leads England to emphatic Ashes warm-up win but resilient Ireland restore pride

England left with Ben Stokes conundrum after 10-wicket win at Lord’s as Australia opener looms large

Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2023

England squad confirmed for first two Ashes Tests after Ben Stokes injury concern

Ben Stokes has named his England squad to face Australia in the Ashes this summer - under two weeks before the First Test gets underway at Edgbaston in Birmingham

Daily Mirror · Jun 3, 2023

Josh Tongue retained as England name Ashes squad after recent injury setbacks

England named an unchanged 16-man squad for the first two Ashes Tests

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2023

Warner is looking good for WTC final and Ashes: Khawaja

Australian batsman Usman Khawaja believes David Warner is probably at his best as he prepares for WTC final and Ashes

The Hindu · Jun 3, 2023

David Warner is looking good for WTC final: Usman Khawaja

NEW DELHI: Australian batting stalwart Usman Khawaja feels his fellow opener David Warner is currently in peak form as he gears up for the challenging English summer, featuring the World Test Championship final against India and the Ashes.

The Times of India · Jun 3, 2023

Ollie Pope says entertainment matters as England close in on win against Ireland

Pope and Ben Duckett went big at Lord’s but some players will go into the Ashes series with minimal time in the middle.

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

Ben Duckett revels in ‘dream’ Lord’s century - but knows the Ashes will pose a far greater challenge

Ben Duckett celebrated a dream hundred in his first home Test, but says he is under no illusions about the challenge of facing “one of the greatest attacks ever” when the Ashes start later this month.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2023

What England’s batting thrills does – and doesn’t – tell us about the Ashes

Ollie Pope scored a record-breaking maiden Test 200 at Lord’s against Ireland but England’s learnings were limited against a toiling opponent

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne ‘as hungry as ever’ to score runs

Australia’s packed summer schedule begins next week against India before they face England in a bid to retain the Ashes.

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

England vs Ireland: Jack Leach the lad to turn to as variety wins the day

The early introduction of the spinner Leach shows England have options ahead of the Ashes

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2023