‘Weren’t fussed’ claim was tough to take: England’s Ollie Pope on Ashes criticism | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Weren’t fussed’ claim was tough to take: England’s Ollie Pope on Ashes criticism | Cricket News – The Times of India

England’s Ollie Pope bats on day two of the first Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Perth. (AP) England batter Ollie Pope has responded to criticism following his side’s Ashes defeat in Australia, saying the perception that the team “weren’t fussed” is not accurate, while accepting why that view took hold among…

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‘Pretty humbling’: Nathan Lyon reacts after surpassing Glenn McGrath in Tests | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Pretty humbling’: Nathan Lyon reacts after surpassing Glenn McGrath in Tests | Cricket News – The Times of India

Nathan Lyon of Australia (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon etched his name deeper into the record books on Day 2 of the third Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval, overtaking Glenn McGrath to become Australia’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. The milestone came during England’s first innings when Lyon struck twice…

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‘Only designed for this one series’: Ricky Ponting says Bazball was forged for the Ashes fire; compares to England’s 2019 World Cup plan | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Only designed for this one series’: Ricky Ponting says Bazball was forged for the Ashes fire; compares to England’s 2019 World Cup plan | Cricket News – The Times of India

England captain Ben Stokes with coach Brendon McCullum during a net session at The Kia Oval on July 30, 2025 in London, England. (Photo/Getty Images) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said England’s use of Bazball over the past three years has been designed “only” for this Ashes series.Ponting said England are unlikely to change their…

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