'Spikes the hairs': Eales' words ring in Wilson's ears The Wallabies will clash with the Lions in a crucial first Test in Brisbane, the tone set back in January by an inspiring John Eales address. AAP · Jul 16, 2025
The Guardian view on Test cricket: slow-burning intensity can deliver the finest sporting pleasures Editorial: The dramatic Lord’s Test between England and India showcased the glories of the game’s traditional form The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025
England call up veteran spinner Liam Dawson to replace Bashir for fourth Test with India The spinning all-rounder Liam Dawson, who last played Test cricket eight years ago, is in England’s squad for Old Trafford next week The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025
Brutal Mitchell Starc spell one to remember amid Australia batters’ tour to forget The left-arm fast bowler claimed a record-breaking six-wicket haul in the third Test against the West Indies to celebrate his milestone match in style The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2025
England call Gabriel Oghre and Jamie Blamire into squad for USA Test amid hooker shortage Curtis Langdon in line to start final summer match with Jamie George joining up with the Lions and Theo Dan injured against Argentina Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025
Ignore the memes, Harry – those splayed stumps speak of Brook’s focus on glory An ugly dismissal against India looked dreadful, but Brook’s bold approach has won England more Tests than it has lost The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2025
Lions have set sights on whitewashing Wallabies – Henry Pollock The Lions enter the first Test bolstered by an eight-try demolition of an AUNZ Invitational XV. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025
I had a target on my back: Larkham on 2001 Lions series Ahead of the opening Test against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday, Wallabies great Stephen Larkham remembers being a target for the 2001 tourists. AAP · Jul 13, 2025
Zak Crawley stokes flames and sparks India’s fury in tetchy heatwave Test Shubman Gill takes issue with England opener’s delaying tactics at end of gruelling day of blood and sweat cricket The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025
India level up with England as tempers nearly boil over at Lord’s India post 387 to match England’s first innings in the third Test but tempers flare before stumps on third day. Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2025
British and Irish Lions suffer injury in Test tune-up The British and Irish Lions have a fresh injury concern from their massive win against an AUNZ invitational XI in Adelaide. AAP · Jul 12, 2025
England v India: third men’s cricket Test, day three – as it happened Over-by-over report: Join our writers for updates from the action at Lord’s The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025
Wallabies veteran excited for second Lions chance James Slipper is looking to make new memories of the British and Irish Lions after saying the Wallabies let themselves down in their last Test in 2013. AAP · Jul 12, 2025
England-India: Pant bats but doesn’t keep because of injured finger India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant struggles with finger injury as India keep England in sight on day two of third Test. Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025 Jofra Archer’s instant impact lights up day two of third Test against India Archer’s last Test appearance came almost four-and-a-half years ago in February 2021.
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025 Jofra Archer’s welcome return lifts the energy in England and India’s battle of attrition Fast bowler strikes three balls into his return, but glacial pace of play prevents Test from progressing
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025 Slow starts, the breakdown and pressure of selection are weighing heavy on Lions Andy Farrell has problems to solve before Test series and needs players to push their case in final warmup game
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025 ‘You can’t keep slowing the game down’: Root wants to limit number of ball changes Joe Root has called for a limit to the number of times a team can ask for a ball to be changed after a day in which India had it switched twice in the first session
Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025 England vs India: Jofra Archer makes instant impact on long-awaited Test return Archer dismisses Yashasvi Jaiswal only three deliveries into first Test appearance for more than four years at Lord’s
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025 England v India: third men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened Jasprit Bumrah got his name on the Lord’s honours board before Jofra Archer took a wicket in his first over
Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2025 England-India: Root’s 99 keeps tourists at bay on day one of third Test Former England captain hits an unbeaten 99 as the hosts close first day against India on 251-4.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025 India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant forced off with injury during opening day of Lord’s Test The wicketkeeper suffered an injury to his finger after sprawling to stop a ball from Jasprit Bumrah
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025 ‘He’s very determined’: England look to Archer before pivotal third Test Seamer’s threat has potential to upend India’s dominance, but England’s batting needs urgent improvement
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025 England name Jofra Archer to play his first Test in more than four years at Lord’s Fast bowler Archer will come into the team for the third Test against India at Lord’s after overcoming a battle with injuries that has lasted over four years.
Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025 Jofra Archer returns as England name team for third Test vs India The pace bowler will play a Test match for the first time since 2021