Joe Root dismisses David Warner’s Ashes jibe as ‘all part of the fine’ ahead of England’s tour Down Under | Cricket News

Joe Root has dismissed David Warner’s mind games, calling the former Australian opener’s recent criticism “all part of the fun” ahead of this winter’s Ashes tour. Warner recently said of Root,…

Sonny Baker: Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain tip pace bowler for late England Ashes call-up | Cricket News

Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain have singled out Hampshire bowler Sonny Baker as a late contender to be included in England’s Ashes squad to face Australia this winter. The 22-year-old…

The Ashes: Former Australia batter David Warner makes Joe Root jibe before Stuart Broad bites back | Cricket News

David Warner has started the Ashes banter early by claiming that Joe Root will need to “take the surfboard off his front leg” if England are to win the urn…

Rehan Ahmed: England Ashes hopeful hits fifth County Championship hundred of season and fourth in five innings | Cricket News

Get him on the plane to Australia! Less than a week after taking 13 wickets and scoring a century in the same County Championship game, England’s leg-spinning all-rounder Rehan Ahmed…

England vs India: Zak Crawley books Ashes spot with excellent Old Trafford innings – and reacts to Lord’s needle | Cricket News

Zak Crawley’s spot on this winter’s Ashes tour is surely secure now. It probably was before he made 84 against India at Emirates Old Trafford on the sort of pitch…

A look back: A Final Four story -from the ashes to Phoenix

(Photo by © Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports) Ultimately, everywhere this job has taken me, it was Phoenix that seemed like the culmination of so many things personal and professionally. That’s…

World Test Championship final: Shaun Pollock says Australia’s ageing bowlers remain their prime assets in Ashes year | Cricket News

Shaun Pollock believes Australia will look to keep their three key fast bowlers in prime condition as they target retaining both the World Test Championship and the Ashes in the…

England Test cricket: Brendon McCullum wants to ‘bring fans along for ride’ and be ‘humble’ ahead of India series and Ashes | Cricket News

England coach Brendon McCullum wants to ensure his players show “humility” and do not “lose touch with fans” as they “shoot for the stars” in bumper Test series against India…