Tag: Ashes 2024/25
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Boxing Day Ashes Test: Key Talking Points for Fans
Boxing Day Ashes Test: an Unconventional Turn The Boxing Day Ashes Test rarely plays out in the expected script, and this edition kept to that pattern. While the pitch and conditions didn’t conform to fashionable expectations, the results still carry weight for both sides. England’s four-wicket victory in Melbourne ended a long drought under red-ball…
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Tongue’s five-for shines as England defend batting approach
Josh Tongue’s career-best five-for headlines a challenging day for England England’s latest Ashes assignment in Melbourne brought a familiar mix of pain and possibility. While Australia piled on runs and momentum, Josh Tongue rewrote his own script with a career-best five-wicket haul, underscoring the bowler’s emergence at a crucial juncture. The 110 all out England…
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Australia v England: Fourth Ashes Test Day One – live updates and analysis
Introduction: The stage is set for a compelling Day One The 2024-25 Ashes series has delivered drama from the outset, and the fourth Test promises more of the same. England and Australia arrived in Sydney with the series hanging in the balance, each side keen to gain momentum heading into the crucible of Melbourne. On…
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The Ashes Shock: Cummins and Lyon out as Smith Leads Australia for Boxing Day Test
Australia names a reshuffled Boxing Day squad as Smith takes command In a surprising turn ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, Australia announced a refreshed leadership and selection plan. Captain Pat Cummins has been rested, and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon is sidelined after announcing a torn right hamstring that will require surgery. With…
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Pat Cummins Could Join Lyon on Sidelines for Ashes
Australia faces potential leadership and bowling concerns as Ashes series progresses The Ashes campaign for Australia could enter a new phase of disruption as captain Pat Cummins is in line to join a list of injured teammates on the sidelines. After a hamstring setback for spin ordinarily associated with Nathan Lyon, the team management is…
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Ashes Shock Post: Isa Guha Reacts as Steve Smith Hints at Bold Opening Change
Ashes Controversy Sparks After Steve Smith’s Post The Ashes series has never shied away from dramatic twists, and a late-night post by Steve Smith has reignited debate among fans and pundits alike. The stand-in captain suggested that the leadership group was weighing a radical idea: replacing Travis Head at the top of the order with…
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Head’s Century and Cummins’ Return Could Reshape Australia’s Ashes XI for Perth Test
Head’s Century Shifts the Tone for Australia Travis Head’s explosive century against England in the second Ashes test has injected fresh debate into Australia’s squad selection as the team heads to Perth. The left-hander’s audacious start as an opener showcased a new dimension to Australia’s top order, threatening to upend conventional wisdom that had relied…
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Ashes Shock: Australia’s Two-Day Opener Could Cost CA Millions in Revenue
Introduction: A Glimpse of a Revenue Storm Cricket Australia (CA) is facing a surprising financial headwind following a rapid-fire two-day Ashes opener. As markets and fans still recalibrate, industry observers point to a chilling possibility: a multi-million-dollar dent in CA’s projected revenue. The short test, driven by a blockbuster century from Travis Head and a…
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Travis Head’s Selfless Move Before Ashes Century Sparks Usman Khawaja Debate
Introduction: A Selfless Gesture in a Historic Ashes Test In a test defined by moments of brilliance and tactical decisions, Travis Head’s decision to put his hand up to open the innings revealed a selfless mindset that has become a talking point off the field. Steve Smith later hailed Head’s sacrifice as a pivotal catalyst…
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The Ashes Opening Day: England Take Control as Australia Trail by 157
Manic Opening Day Sets the Tone The first day of The Ashes in Perth delivered a rollercoaster start, with England winning the toss and choosing to bat. The morning session was marked by pace and pressure, as the Australian bowlers looked to strike early and seize the initiative. A standout moment came when Starc found…