Jhye Richardson will replace injured paceman Josh Hazlewood but opener David Warner has been cleared to play against England in the second day-night Ashes test, Australia captain Pat Cummins said on Wednesday. Richardson, who has played two Tests so far, last played a red ball match for Australia in 2019 against Sri…
Australia’s Pat Cummins will contact Tim Paine before the Ashes opener on Wednesday seeking some late inspiration ahead of the fast bowler’s debut as captain against England at the Gabba. Paine, who resigned from the captaincy over a ‘sexting’ scandal last month, led Australia to their first…
England’s preparations for the Ashes may have been disrupted by the inclement weather in Brisbane but wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler said that the team won’t be using that as an excuse if they perform poorly in the first Test. Buttler and his team mates from England’s T20 World Cup campaign finally…
England all-rounder Ben Stokes revealed that he almost choked on a tablet and later was struck by a ball during training on his forearm, leading him to think that it might be broken, all on the same day. Stokes said that he had choked on the tablet on Sunday morning and was struck on the arm by a ball from England…
Steve Smith has returned to a leadership role within the Australian team and he said that he is looking forward to assisting new captain Pat Cummins in any way he can. Smith was announced as vice-captain of the Australian Test team on Friday while Cummins was made captain. “I am pleased to return to the…
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) posted a photo on Thursday of the team practicing indoors in Brisbane amid stormy weather in the Australian city. England’s preparation of the Ashes has been hampered by the weather with the first of the warm-up matches between them and England Lions being washed out.…
Australia captain Tim Paine did not show empathy as a fellow professional for England players when he said that the Ashes will go ahead regardless of whether Joe Root is there or not, said Nasser Hussain. The former England captain said that current skipper Root and the rest of the players have conducted themselves…