Starc stuns England with two ducks in Ashes opener
Mitchell Starc dismissed Zak Crawley and Joe Root for ducks as England stumbled to 105-4 on a dramatic first morning of the Ashes. Can England recover? Follow the action.
Mitchell Starc dismissed Zak Crawley and Joe Root for ducks as England stumbled to 105-4 on a dramatic first morning of the Ashes. Can England recover? Follow the action.
Ben Stokes and the England cricket team are avoiding eating duck during the Ashes series in a superstitious bid to prevent scoring ducks. Discover the quirky rituals.
England captain Ben Stokes labels the upcoming Ashes in Australia as the most crucial series of his leadership, defining the Bazball era. Read his full statement.
England captain Ben Stokes declares the Ashes series as the most significant of his leadership career. Discover his thoughts on the legacy of Bazball and his determination to win.
Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett will make their Test debuts for Australia in the first Ashes Test in Perth. Get the full team news and analysis here.
England captain Ben Stokes is desperate to regain the Ashes in Australia and join an elite group of winning captains. Can his side reverse their losing streak?
England captain Ben Stokes is determined to lead his team to a rare Ashes series win in Australia, calling on his squad to create their own history. Discover his strategy and the key players.
Australia's Ashes campaign begins under a cloud as injuries to Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood force an unexpected team transition. Can their ageing bowling attack withstand England's challenge?
England captain Ben Stokes reveals his burning ambition to join Mike Gatting and Andrew Strauss as the only English captains to win the Ashes in Australia for 46 years. Discover his team's strategy.
Michael Vaughan warns England's Ashes hopes depend on winning the first Test in Perth. Former captain says falling behind early would be insurmountable. Read the full analysis.
How Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's 'Bazball' philosophy rescued England from their darkest period and transformed Test cricket into thrilling entertainment ahead of the Ashes.
Australian cricket legends express outrage as England's Barmy Army secures the iconic Bay 13 section at Melbourne Cricket Ground for the Boxing Day Ashes Test. Discover the reaction and series preview.
Discover how Josh Hazlewood's injury, rap's chart absence and Booker Prize winners create surprising Ashes omens for England vs Australia. Explore the quirky statistics.
Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath has been removed from the ABC's Ashes commentary team due to his partnership with betting firm Bet365. Discover the full story behind the split.
Over 35,000 England cricket fans form the largest-ever Barmy Army travelling to Australia for the Ashes series, set to create an epic atmosphere.
England captain Ben Stokes returns to Perth, scene of his 2013 Test debut century, for an Ashes series that could define his legacy. Can his aggressive leadership secure victory?
Stuart Broad tips Gus Atkinson to shine in the Ashes despite flying under radar. The Surrey bowler's impressive record could prove crucial against Australia. Read more.
Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins faces scrutiny over his climate activism stance following Cricket Australia's new multi-million dollar sponsorship with energy giant Origin Energy.
Ex-England cricketer Phil Tufnell urges Ben Stokes and Joe Root to embrace the hostile Ashes atmosphere. His unique perspective comes from personal experience with iconic Australian crowd sledges.
Ex-England captain Michael Vaughan suspects Australia could prepare a dry Perth pitch to favour spinner Nathan Lyon after key pace injuries. Could this decide the first Ashes Test? Read the full analysis.
England's Ollie Pope feels prepared for the Ashes hostility after securing his spot with strong warm-up knocks. He believes past pressure has hardened him for the Australian challenge.
Mark Wood receives positive hamstring scan ahead of first Ashes Test while Australia's Josh Hazlewood is ruled out with injury. Get the latest team news and analysis.
Australia's Ashes preparations suffer a major setback as Josh Hazlewood is ruled out of the first Test with a hamstring strain, joining captain Pat Cummins on the sidelines. England's Mark Wood cleared to play.
Discover how an Australian chef, Rob, is fuelling the England cricket team through the gruelling Ashes series, preparing up to 1400 meals a day. Read the full story behind the scenes.
Australia's Ashes campaign suffers a major blow as Josh Hazlewood and captain Pat Cummins are both ruled out of the first Test in Perth due to injury. Get the latest team news and expert reaction.
The Guardian unveils its list of the 100 greatest Ashes cricketers, sparking lively debate on the debut episode of the new Ashes Weekly podcast. Subscribe now for more expert cricket analysis.
England's legendary Ashes villain James Anderson predicts an Australian series victory but highlights significant cracks in their lineup. Discover his full analysis.
Exclusive insight into how cricket experts selected The Guardian's definitive Ashes Top 100 players. Discover the voting patterns and statistical analysis behind the rankings.
Shane Warne has been named the greatest men's Ashes cricketer in history. The Australian spin king took a record 195 wickets across eight legendary series. Discover why he eclipsed even Don Bradman.
Cricket legend Andrew Strauss, 48, is set to marry partner Antonia Linnaeus-Peat, 30, in a private South African ceremony. The former England captain will not attend the Ashes due to his upcoming wedding.