Dickie Bird's enduring cricket love affair at 91
Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird, now 91, reflects on his childlike passion for the sport, his famous friendships, and why he'll never truly retire from the game he adores.
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England Announce 2025 Ashes Squad for Australia Tour
England Cricket announces bold 16-man squad for 2025 Ashes tour to Australia, featuring Ben Stokes as captain and marking the end of James Anderson's legendary international career.
England's Ashes Squad: Woakes Recalled, Jacks In
England announces a 16-man squad for the Ashes tour of Australia, recalling Chris Woakes and handing a surprise call-up to Will Jacks. The biggest question mark hangs over Ben Stokes's fitness.
England Name Full-Strength Ashes Squad for Australia Tour
England Cricket announces a powerful, full-strength squad for the 2025-26 Ashes tour in Australia, with Ben Stokes confirmed as captain and key players like Ollie Pope and Gus Atkinson included. Get the full team list and analysis.
England's Ashes Squad: Potts and Woakes Recalled for Australia
England's selectors have made bold moves for the 2025-26 Ashes, recalling Matthew Potts and Chris Woakes to the Test squad for the crucial tour of Australia. Get the full squad breakdown and expert analysis.
Cole Palmer's Spiky Response to England Euro 2024 Snub
Chelsea's Player of the Year Cole Palmer breaks his silence with a cryptic social media message after being left out of Gareth Southgate's final England squad for Euro 2024, sparking fury among fans.
Raw Pace: Why Extreme Speed is Cricket's Ultimate Spectacle
From Donald to Archer, a new generation of tearaway fast bowlers is redefining cricket. Discover why pure, unadulterated pace creates a theatre of fear and excitement unmatched in sport.
Ashes Blow: Cummins Injury Worry for Australia
Australian cricket faces a major setback as coach Andrew McDonald reveals concerns over skipper Pat Cummins' fitness ahead of the crucial Ashes series in England, with a wrist injury threatening his preparation.
Pat Cummins to Play Key Role in 2025 Ashes
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald confirms Pat Cummins will be a key player in the 2025 Ashes, addressing speculation about the fast bowler's future and workload management.
McCullum hints at Brook return & Bashir call for Ashes
England cricket coach Brendon McCullum hints at a major shake-up for the Ashes, with Harry Brook's return and Shoaib Bashir's potential inclusion on the cards. Get the inside track on the selection drama.
McCullum's Bazball Warning to Australia Ahead of Next Ashes
England's Test coach Brendon McCullum issues a defiant warning to Australia, vowing an even more aggressive 'Bazball' approach in the next Ashes series after a dominant summer. Exclusive insight into England's cricketing philosophy.
Pope: Bazball Won't Save England in Ashes
England vice-captain Ollie Pope issues stark Ashes reality check, admitting Bazball tactics won't guarantee success against Australia's formidable attack. Exclusive insights ahead of the crucial Test series.
Harry Brook Appointed England Vice-Captain for Ashes
England cricket head coach Brendon McCullum confirms Harry Brook as new vice-captain for the 2025 Ashes series, signaling a new era in leadership alongside Ben Stokes.
Harry Brook Withdraws From England Test Squad
Rising star Harry Brook withdraws from England's Test tour of India for personal reasons. Ollie Pope returns to the squad as replacement. Full details on the team's reshuffle.
James Vince: Ashes Sandpaper Scandal & T20 Record Revealed
Exclusive interview with Hampshire cricket star James Vince as he reflects on his record-breaking T20 Blast season, the infamous Ashes sandpaper scandal, and his playful rivalry with Steve Smith.
Geoffrey Boycott: 'Bazball' is a flawed philosophy
England cricket legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott delivers a scathing critique of 'Bazball', arguing that aggressive batting alone cannot win the Ashes and that Test success requires traditional grit and adaptability.
Tuchel: England Stars Face Euro 2024 Axe Despite Big Names
England manager Gareth Southgate faces a brutal selection headache as Thomas Tuchel warns that even superstars like Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer are not guaranteed a spot for Euro 2024.
Southgate's Shock England Squad: Sterling Axed, Colwill In
Gareth Southgate's latest England squad for the World Cup qualifiers delivers major surprises, with call-ups for Levi Colwill and Eddie Nketiah, while Raheem Sterling and Jordan Henderson face shocking omissions. Get the full breakdown of the winners and
England's 5-0 masterclass silences critics in Serbia triumph
Gareth Southgate's England squad delivered a powerful answer to their critics with a masterful 5-0 victory against Serbia. Oliver Holt analyses how the Three Lions turned discontent into triumph on the pitch.
Rashid: Ashes Not on My Mind, World Cup is Everything
England's star leg-spinner Adil Rashid insists the upcoming Ashes series is not on his radar as the team concentrates entirely on defending their T20 World Cup title in the Caribbean.
Ben Stokes Injury Scare Puts Ashes Participation in Doubt
England's cricket captain Ben Stokes faces renewed injury concerns ahead of the Ashes series, with a potential recurrence of his chronic knee problem during Durham's County Championship match.
Ben Stokes Confirms Dramatic Durham County Return
England Test captain Ben Stokes is poised for a dramatic return to County Cricket with Durham, marking his first first-class appearance since 2022 to prepare for the summer's Ashes series.
FA Issues Stern Warning to Kane and England Squad After Serbia Match
The Football Association has delivered a firm message to England captain Harry Kane and the entire squad after their heated Euro 2024 opener against Serbia. Manager Gareth Southgate and FA officials are taking proactive steps to maintain discipline and fo
McCullum: 2025 Ashes Is 'Biggest Series of Our Lives'
England cricket coach Brendon McCullum declares the 2025 Ashes series in Australia as the ultimate test, promising an aggressive 'Bazball' approach to reclaim the urn.
England's World Cup Squad Crisis: Data Reveals Tuchel's Dilemma
Exclusive analysis reveals which England stars are facing a crucial nine-month trial under Thomas Tuchel's watchful eye as World Cup preparations intensify.
England's Tepid Andorra Win Sparks Tuchel Head-Scratcher
Gareth Southgate's England laboured to a 2-0 win over minnows Andorra, raising fresh questions over team selection and prompting astonishment at a Thomas Tuchel decision. Our analysis breaks down the key talking points from a forgettable night.
Tuchel Hints Anderson to Start for England Against Serbia
England manager Thomas Tuchel strongly hints at a surprise start for Newcastle's Elliot Anderson in the crucial Euro 2028 qualifier against Serbia, praising his exceptional training ground form and tactical intelligence.
England's Overton Ruled Out of South Africa Series with Injury
England's Ashes preparations suffer a major blow with news that pace bowler Jamie Overton has been ruled out of the entire summer Test series against South Africa due to a stress fracture.
Ben Duckett Recalled to England ODI Squad After Stunning Ashes
England batsman Ben Duckett earns a dramatic recall to the ODI squad following his stunning Ashes form, with Sam Curran and David Willey making way for the series against New Zealand.
England Star's Shock Withdrawal Rocks World Cup Prep
In a dramatic turn of events, a key England player has made a last-minute exit from the squad just 24 hours before a crucial World Cup qualifier. Former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel delivers a brutally honest assessment of the situation, revealing his ow
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