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'Obviously it sucks': Stokes calls for England pride

As the hits keep coming for England, captain Ben Stokes is urging his players to rally in the last two Ashes Tests, starting at the MCG on Boxing Day.

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Everything we know about England’s drinking habits after Ashes ‘stag do’ in Noosa sparks investigation

The inquiry follows England’s humiliating Ashes performance in Australia

The Independent UK

Arrogant England’s cricket machine collapses like a castle of dust in 11 days

So this is Christmas. And what have we done? The Ashes is over. With two Tests still to come

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Zak Crawley admits outclassed England are ‘staring down the barrel’

A series defeat looms inside three Tests despite opener Crawley ditching his typical expansiveness in a dogged 85 in Adelaide.

The Independent UK

Greenberg makes long-term call on pink-ball Tests

Brisbane could continue to host some day-night Tests instead of Adelaide, but the pink-ball fixtures are staying on Australia's calendar until at least 2031.

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History against England amid long drought Down Under

England must win three straight Tests in Australia to regain the Ashes, but the reality is the tourists haven't won a single Test in the country for 5458 days.

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Stokes calls for England to bite back at Australia

England captain wants his team to "show a bit of dog" after being muzzled for two Tests as they attempt an improbable Ashes comeback starting at Adelaide.

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Ben Stokes says England have been ‘letting the pressure get to us’ in Ashes

Ben Stokes admitted the way England folded in key moments during the first two Ashes Tests had led him to question the character of his players

The Guardian - UK

In the pink? Cricket bosses and players still not seeing benefit of day-night Tests

The Ashes pink-ball Test at the Gabba may once again leave many in the sport wondering if the format has a future

The Guardian - UK

Robin Smith hailed as ‘batter ahead of his time’ following death at age of 62

He played 62 Tests for England between 1988 and 1996.

The Independent UK

Sorry, Joe: CA confirms Ashes day-nighter here to stay

Cricket Australia is planning for future home Ashes series to feature day-night Tests, despite questions from Joe Root as to its place on the calendar.

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England, please be competitive. The Ashes’ claim to the greatest rivalry depends on it

In Tests played in Australia, the much-hyped series has been less flat out than just flat for more than a decade. Does a better cricket rivalry lie elsewhere?

The Guardian - AU

Schmidt's battered Wallabies facing grim 67-year low

After falling to England and Italy, the Wallabies are halfway towards becoming the first Australian tourists since 1958 to lose four straight Tests in Europe.

AAP

Autumn internationals 2025: Results, fixtures and schedule in full

England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy will face South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and more in the autumn Tests

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Green wickets or longer Tests make for Ashes dilemma

Bowler-friendly wickets loom as a key ingredient to Australia's bid to unsettle England and retain the Ashes, but they won't help cricket's bottom line.

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Bring back mid-year Tests: Fisher-Harris makes call

New Zealand captain James Fisher-Harris would like to see the return of mid-season Tests, but Tonga coach Kristian Woolf has a word of warning on the subject.

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Limited prep won't be a worry for Cummins: Starc

Mitchell Starc says Pat Cummins needs less time bowling than some other quicks to prepare for Tests, as Australia's pace ace fights to be fit for the Ashes.

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Injured Cummins to play key part in Ashes: coach

Australia's captain Pat Cummins will play a key part in the Ashes series, though it may not be in all five Tests, coach Andrew McDonald says.

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The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum explains why criticism of England’s ‘Bazball’ style of cricket has been ‘disrespectful’

McCullum’s relaxed approach to coaching and uber-attacking style have helped transform England’s fortunes in Test cricket

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Darwin Test return looms in CA's 'ideal' scenario

Cricket Australia has revealed its plans for Tests against Bangladesh in 2026, including ending a 22-year wait for Darwin.

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CA boss Greenberg's warning for future of Test cricket

Admitting he has been "unpopular" since becoming Cricket Australia boss, Todd Greenberg believes some nations will go "bankrupt" if they continue to play Tests.

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies can take heart from Lions series for litmus Tests against South Africa

Inspired by Will Skelton, Australia are fit and full of fire after smashing the Lions in Sydney and rediscovering their mojo

The Independent UK

The ‘eye-opening’ lesson Ben Earl learned on first Lions tour

Interview: The England back row featured in two of the three Tests and returns to Saracens with a shifted perspective

The Independent UK

Australia fly-half Noah Lolesio ruled out of all British and Irish Lions Tests

The 25-year-old has undergone an unspecified operation.

Evening Standard

England vs India: Judgment awaits Brendan McCullum and Ben Stokes in epic year

With the Ashes to come this winter, England face a run of ten Tests that will define the Bazball legacy

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