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The Latest Breaking News from Ashes

Twenty years later: how 2005 Ashes marked end of cricket as we knew it

England’s titanic tussle with Australia enthralled a nation but then the Test game vanished from UK free-to-air TV

The Guardian - UK

Heather Knight ready to be ‘one of the girls’ under new captain Nat Sciver-Brunt

Knight lost the captaincy after nine years following an Ashes whitewash in Australia at the start of 2025.

The Independent UK

Jamie Smith will ‘take on’ the pressure as he eyes match-winning role ahead of Ashes tour

The wicketkeeper batter hopes to emulate former England greats and cement his place in the test side

The Independent UK

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Jamie Smith: ‘To win an away Ashes would be every England cricketer’s dream’

England’s wicketkeeper-batter on the innings that changed his career, the influence of Kevin Pietersen and a huge year of Test cricket ahead

The Guardian - UK

Nat Sciver-Brunt starts England reign but Edwards is power behind throne

All-rounder’s lack of involvement in selection is signal that head coach will drive new era after Ashes whitewash

The Guardian - UK

New England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt: ‘We are a hard-working side — but we need to make smarter decisions’

Interview: The new England captain explains her plans for her side’s rebuild, the impact that Charlotte Edwards could have and adjusting to the ‘new normal’ of motherhood

The Independent UK

Cricket mourns death of Aussie Ashes icon Bob Cowper

Bob Cowper, the Australian Test cricketer who retired at age 28 then went on to become a multimillionaire in Monaco, has died.

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Titans ace Brimson makes rugby league Ashes switch

AJ Brimson has had his request to switch his rugby league allegiance from Australia to England accepted - and could now face the Kangaroos in the Ashes.

AAP

Ex-captain Heather Knight still key for England – Charlotte Edwards

The long-term skipper was replaced by Nat Sciver-Brunt in a post-Ashes reshuffle.

The Independent UK

Nat Sciver-Brunt named England cricket captain after Heather Knight ousted following disastrous Ashes campaign

Sciver-Brunt will take over after Knight spent nine years in charge

Evening Standard

Why Margaret River should be top of your Asutralia bucket list

It’s got world-class beaches and wineries that would put Tuscany to shame. Margaret River is Western Australia’s best-kept secret — and it’s a must-visit for anyone heading to the Ashes and Lions, says Katie Strick

Evening Standard

King of England? Bulldogs prop Max eyes Ashes berth

Bulldogs prop Max King wants to play in the Ashes. Who for? Even he doesn't know, with the front-rower open to representing both Australia and England.

AAP

England white-ball skip Brook dreams of Ashes first

Yorkshireman Harry Brook is charged with transforming England's white-ball fortunes as the new captain - but winning the Ashes is what really floats his boat.

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Focus on Anglo-Aussie Worrall as county season opens

All eyes will be on Surrey's Aussie international Dan Worrall as the county championship begins with him being touted as an Ashes prospect - for England.

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The Independent UK

Dan Worrall: ‘I haven’t thought about England – I’m just going to do my best for Surrey’

Interview: The Australian-born seamer, who qualifies for England this summer, has been a key figure in Surrey’s County Championship three-peat and a call-up from his adopted nation could yet come

The Independent UK

New England coach Charlotte Edwards promises to hold players accountable for fitness

The new England coach intends to take a firm line after the team criticised for their fitness levels during the 16-0 Ashes whitewash

The Independent UK

Rocky Flintoff’s fearlessness impresses Lancashire captain Keaton Jennings

The 16-year-old son of former England captain and 2005 Ashes hero Andrew, has already made waves in the game with some standout displays.

The Guardian - UK

ECB has hit a winner by fast-tracking Charlotte Edwards to England role

Appointing a successful coach whose world revolves around women’s cricket is an ideal first step after a woeful Ashes campaign

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The Independent UK

Charlotte Edwards promises ‘passionate’ approach as head coach of England Women

The ECB moved swiftly to replace Jon Lewis, who was sacked in the aftermath of a painful Ashes whitewash

The Independent UK

Dani Hazell backs next women’s head coach to ‘put their mark on English cricket’

Jon Lewis’ sacking after a miserable Ashes tour has created a high-profile vacancy.

AAP

CA give Test stars clear gap before Ashes in schedule

Australia's Test stars are more likely to be able to play white-ball matches this summer, with a clear two-week gap before the Ashes begin in Perth.

The Guardian - UK

Peter Lever obituary

Lancashire and England opening bowler who played in the victorious England Ashes side of 1971

The Independent UK

‘We let her down’: Charlie Dean shocked by Heather Knight’s England captaincy sacking

Knight was relieved of her duties as skipper after a humiliating Women’s Ashes whitewash and Dean is in the frame as a potential replacement

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Kangaroos or Wallabies? Ashes duels go head-to-head

There'll be an unprecedented clash of rugby Ashes encounters when England play Australia at League and Union at the same time later this year.

The Guardian - UK

Oasis promoter behind rugby league’s Ashes series return to England

Warrington’s owner Simon Moran has been instrumental in the decision with the tour going to Everton’s new stadium for one of the three Tests

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