The Ashes returns: All you need to know about Australia vs England blockbuster rivalry | Cricket News – The Times of India

The Ashes returns: All you need to know about Australia vs England blockbuster rivalry | Cricket News – The Times of India

England vs Australia (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) The Ashes, a historic cricket rivalry between Australia and England, has been a cornerstone of Test cricket for over a century. This prestigious contest emerged from a satirical newspaper obituary in 1882 and is represented by a small urn.The upcoming five-match series continues this longstanding tradition between…

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‘Australia are favourites, but… ‘: England pacer Mark Wood’s bold comment ahead of Ashes opener, explains how they ‘copied’ hosts | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Australia are favourites, but… ‘: England pacer Mark Wood’s bold comment ahead of Ashes opener, explains how they ‘copied’ hosts | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mark Wood has sent a strong message ahead of the first The Ashes Test. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) England fast bowler Mark Wood sent a strong message heading into the Ashes series in Australia, even as he acknowledged the challenge of facing the hosts in their own conditions. Australia are set to host the…

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Shock Ashes call-up! Uncapped Jake Weatherald named in Australia’s squad as Steve Smith takes charge | Cricket News – The Times of India

Shock Ashes call-up! Uncapped Jake Weatherald named in Australia’s squad as Steve Smith takes charge | Cricket News – The Times of India

Australian cricket team (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images) Australia has named uncapped opener Jake Weatherald in their 15-man squad for the first Ashes Test against England, along with Brendan Doggett and Sean Abbott as backup fast bowlers. The squad announcement came on Wednesday in Sydney, with Steve Smith set to captain in place of injured…

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‘Obviously worst Australian team since 2010’: Steve Smith responds bluntly to Stuart Broad’s banter ahead of Ashes | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Obviously worst Australian team since 2010’: Steve Smith responds bluntly to Stuart Broad’s banter ahead of Ashes | Cricket News – The Times of India

Steve Smith has clapped back at Stuart Broad’s banter ahead of The Ashes (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Ahead of the much-awaited Ashes series between Australia and England, veteran batter Steve Smith responded with humour to Stuart Broad’s recent comments, saying with a smile that it might indeed be their “worst team since 2010.” “It’s…

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How an Indian legend helped this star Australian batter ahead of the India series | Cricket News – The Times of India

How an Indian legend helped this star Australian batter ahead of the India series | Cricket News – The Times of India

Marnus Labuschagne of Australia celebrates with team mates(Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images) Marnus Labuschagne’s resurgence in domestic cricket has put him on the brink of an Ashes recall, and a key influence behind his revival is none other than former Indian opener Virender Sehwag. The Australian star smashed a 197-ball 159 against South Australia in…

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