The Latest Breaking News from Ashes

England 'really unlucky' as Australia retain Ashes, claims captain Heather Knight

Australia have retained the Women's Ashes with two ODIs remaining in the multi-format series - but England skipper Heather Knight certainly wasn't all doom and gloom about the defeat

Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2022

Phil Tufnell in staunch defence of The Hundred after tournament blamed for Ashes disaster

INTERVIEW: Test Match Special pundit Phil Tufnell has lauded the impact of The Hundred in English cricket, refuting suggestions the tournament has impacted the national side.

Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2022

Chris Silverwood and Graham Thorpe likely to follow as Ashley Giles departs England role after Ashes disaster

Ashley Giles last night became the first man to lose his job in the wake of England men’s disastrous Ashes defeat Down Under, but head coach and selector Chris Silverwood’s future was hanging by a thread today.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2022

Australia beat England in first ODI to retain Women’s Ashes – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Australia went into the first ODI leading 6-4 in the series and beat England by 27 runs to seal the Ashes

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2022

Women's Ashes: England face uphill battle trying to beat Australia in their strongest format

Although the multi-format women's series is poised with the hosts leading 6-4, England face an uphill battle in the One Day Internationals as they seek to steal the urn.

ABC News · Feb 3, 2022

Ashley Giles leaves England role with future of Chris Silverwood still uncertain

The England and Wales Cricket Board announced Giles’ departure on Wednesday night as they review a disastrous 4-0 Ashes series defeat.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Nasser Hussain sympathises with Ashley Giles but says departure to be expected

Giles stepped down from his managing director role after England’s 4-0 thrashing in the Ashes

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Ashley Giles stands down as England managing director

The move follows the tourists’ 4-0 defeat in Australia in the recent Ashes series.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Ashley Giles steps down from ECB role after England’s Ashes debacle

England’s managing director of men’s cricket Ashley Giles has stepped down from his role in the wake of this winter’s Ashes debacle.

Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2022

Ashley Giles steps down as England managing director after Ashes humiliation

Sir Andrew Strauss will become managing director of the men’s team on an interim basis

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022