‘Quite ironic’: Tubby weighs in on Stokes’ defence of England booze problem
Speaking publicly for the first time since retiring, the former skipper also revealed he had dreams of coaching England.
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CA ‘open’ to bold plan to take cricket’s most famous rivalry abroad
The Ashes series is Test cricket’s greatest blockbuster. Now there’s a radical idea to take the storied rivalry directly to the sport’s biggest audience.
Langer snubbed, fellow Aussie named as shock England candidate
The Telegraph reports Langer has been overlooked and was not on a shortlist of candidates called in for interviews with ECB hierarchy this week.
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The first Ashes domino has finally fallen. More bloodshed is inevitable
It might have taken almost six months, but with Ben Stokes sensationally retiring mid-Test, the Bazball era is beginning to crumble.
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‘Mind-numbing’ reality facing England amid Stokes scandal
Ben Stokes’ future as England captain is hanging by a thread and it could have implications for next year’s Ashes.
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'Guilty' Panesar apologises to Smith over Ashes attack
Former England Test spinner Monty Panesar has apologised to Steve Smith over his stinging remarks last summer.
Broad claims 'wasted' star would have rolled Aussies for 30
Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad reckons Ollie Robinson could have skittled the Aussies for 30 in the Boxing Day Test ... if he played.
Pietersen comment reignites bitter feud with former teammate
The two ex England stars clearly don't like each other and the relationship was again in the spotlight amid debate over Jacob Bethell's presence at the IPL.
England stars get 'slap on the wrist' over nightclub incident
Harry Brook and all-rounder Jacob Bethell have been punished for their role in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand late last year.
'No hiding' as England star apologises for Noosa incident
Ben Duckett has apologised for his infamous Noosa gaffe that shone a light on England's off-field culture during the torrid Ashes tour.
Cricket The Ashes
The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between Australia and England over five matches. The winning team claims The Ashes urn, said to contain the ashes of a burnt cricket bail as a symbol of victory.
The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between Australia and England over five matches. The winning team claims The Ashes urn, said to contain the ashes of a burnt cricket bail as a symbol of victory.
Organised by the International Cricket Council, it is played every two years and alternates between England and Australia.
Test cricket series are named depending on the competing countries. For example, the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy is contested between Australia and New Zealand, while the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is contested between Australia and India. The reason why Test cricket and The Ashes is important is this is the longest and most enduring format of cricket played, and generally considered as the most complete examination of a team's endurance and ability.
Each Ashes series is a best-of-five matches, with each match consisting of two innings per side, with no limit to the number of overs per innings. A match can last up to five days, so a series can run for up to 25 days.
Our Ultimate Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the series, including match schedules, odds, players named, analysis, and more. Stay on top of the series by following this page with the latest cricket news, fixtures and results, highlights and commentary on The Ashes with Wide World of Sports.