Botham: England's Ashes prep is 'absolute nonsense'
Cricket legend Ian Botham lambasts England's Ashes preparation, calling net practice futile after a humiliating first Test defeat in Perth. Read his full critique.
Cricket legend Ian Botham lambasts England's Ashes preparation, calling net practice futile after a humiliating first Test defeat in Perth. Read his full critique.
England suffer a humbling three-day defeat in the first Ashes Test in Perth. Travis Head's stellar performance steals the show. Listen to the Ashes Weekly podcast analysis.
England crumbled to an eight-wicket defeat in the first Ashes Test as Travis Head's century stunned the tourists. Full player ratings and match analysis inside.
Travis Head's sensational century powers Australia to an eight-wicket victory in the first Ashes Test. Read our in-depth England player ratings and analysis.
Alastair Cook and Becky Ives anchor TNT Sports' makeshift Ashes coverage as the broadcaster's 'maverick' approach faces scrutiny. Read our analysis of day one in Perth.
The Ashes series is underway in Australia. Get the full schedule, TV and radio details, and start times to follow England's historic bid to reclaim the urn.
Cricket fans have heavily criticised TNT Sports' broadcast of the Ashes, branding it a 'poor product' with commentators not in Australia. Discover the full story behind the backlash.
Labour's new asylum reforms mirror failed Tory policies, facing identical legal hurdles from human rights laws. Will history repeat itself? Analysis inside.
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.
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.
England captain Ben Stokes marked his return from injury with four wickets against the England Lions, signalling his readiness for the Ashes series. Read the full match report.
England cricket legend Stuart Broad opens up about the psychological warfare and sleepless nights before the 2015 Ashes, revealing how Australian paceman Ryan Harris's ominous prediction became reality.
Groundbreaking archaeological find in Welsh caves reveals sophisticated 15,000-year-old artwork, forcing scientists to completely reconsider the timeline of human creativity and settlement in Britain.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan reveals the critical error England must avoid in their Ashes preparation, offering expert insight into what could make or break their chances Down Under.
Australia's Ashes campaign faces uncertainty as captain Pat Cummins battles a quadriceps injury ahead of the crucial Test series against England. Get the latest medical update and what it means for the tourists.
England's legendary Barmy Army supporters have identified Australian batting maestro Steve Smith as their primary target for the upcoming Ashes series, planning psychological warfare to unsettle the star batsman.
England's cricket captain Ben Stokes faces fierce criticism from Australian press, labelled arrogant and whingeing as tensions escalate ahead of the iconic Ashes series.
England rugby league coach Shaun Wane was left visibly emotional after his team's crushing 36-12 defeat against Australia in the Ashes series opener at Headingley.
Shadow justice secretary Shabana Mahmood condemns Conservative proposals to leave ECHR as BBC analysis reveals UK would join Belarus as only European nation outside convention.
Convicted Albanian drug dealer wins human rights case against Italian prison conditions while Britain faces criticism for failed deportation. Exclusive details reveal the legal loopholes exploited in this controversial international case.
Australia retain the Ashes urn after dramatic fifth Test victory, but England restore pride with courageous performance despite series defeat at The Oval.
England's rugby league team delivered a stunning performance against Australia, securing a decisive victory in the second test to level the Ashes series 1-1 in a match filled with drama and exceptional tries.
Shocking discovery in the Nevada desert as authorities uncover approximately 300 containers filled with human cremated remains, sparking a major investigation into funeral home practices and proper burial protocols.
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch expose how European Union funds are allegedly supporting Cameroonian security forces accused of human rights abuses.
Groundbreaking research reveals our early human ancestors lived alongside each other in East Africa, challenging long-held theories about human evolution and species succession.
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey fires back at Stuart Broad's 'worst' team comment, igniting fresh Ashes controversy ahead of the summer showdown.
Australia's Ashes campaign suffers devastating blow as captain Pat Cummins is ruled out of first Test with injury, leaving tourists scrambling for replacement ahead of Edgbaston showdown.
Groundbreaking research reveals humans are evolving in ways never seen before, with natural selection actively shaping our genomes and removing harmful mutations at an accelerating pace.
As electronic implants evolve from restoring function to enhancing abilities, society faces profound questions about human identity, privacy, and the very nature of consciousness in an increasingly connected world.