The Latest Breaking News from Ashes

A tale of two 'oily' protests during Ashes

NEW DELHI: Nearly 50 years since it first happened, oil came to interrupt cricket again during the Ashes.

The Times of India · Jun 29, 2023

Jonny Bairstow hailed as ‘hero’ after tackling Just Stop Oil protester at Lord’s

Ashes debutant Josh Tongue feared damage to the pitch as David Warner and Ben Stokes also acted to protect the wicket

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2023

Josh Tongue defends England in face of Kevin Pietersen’s ‘shambolic’ jibe

Josh Tongue said England were unlucky on the opening day of the second Ashes Test after Kevin Pietersen described their display as ‘absolutely shambolic’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023

Steve Smith's response to Edgbaston struggles show exactly why England are sick of him

The first day of the second Ashes Test belonged to Australia - and in particular Steve Smith - who prodded, pushed and extravagantly left his way to an unbeaten 85 not out

Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023

Gary Lineker wades into Lord's Just Stop Oil protest with cheeky advice to England

Gary Lineker asked if the Just Stop Oil protesters can bowl after three activists stormed on to the field of play at Lord's on day one of the Second Ashes Test

Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023

Kevin Pietersen slams "shambolic" England and calls for "hammering" over Ashes display

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen brutally criticised Ben Stokes' side for their display on day one of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, calling it "absolutely shambolic"

Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023

Josh Tongue enjoys taste of Ashes but Australia in control at Lord’s

Tongue justified his return to the side as he bowled with pace and purpose at the home of cricket.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

Jonny Bairstow praised by Rishi Sunak as England vs Australia Ashes Test halted by protesters

The Prime Minister has hailed the ‘swift hands’ of Jonny Bairstow in bringing an end to the Stop Oil protest at Lord's

Manchester Evening News · Jun 28, 2023

Jonny Bairstow praised by Rishi Sunak for tackling protester as Just Stop Oil disrupts Ashes test

Prime Minister thanks England wicketkeeper for his ‘swift hands’ in dealing with the protest

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2023

Bairstow praised for tackling protester after Just Stop Oil disrupts Ashes test

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak thanked England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow for his ‘swift hands’ in dealing with the protest.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023