Tag: Ashes
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Ashes: Why Australia Haven’t Named Their Boxing Day Test XI Yet
Why Australia is Holding Off on XI Selection Australia’s on-field leadership and selection team have chosen not to rush the Boxing Day Test XI. As stand-in captain Steve Smith noted after the pre-Christmas build-up, selectors want to take one more close look at the Melbourne Cricket Ground surface, described as a “quite furry” track that…
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Ashes Update: Why Australia Won’t Name a Boxing Day Test XI Yet
Introduction: Reading the Melbourne Cricket Ground surface ahead of Boxing Day The build-up to Australia’s Boxing Day Test often carries as much drama as the on-field action. This year, the focus is not just on form and selection, but on a deliberate, patient approach to naming the XI. Stand-in captain Steve Smith has indicated that…
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Ravi Shastri Tipped as England Head Coach as McCullum’s Future Remains Uncertain
Ravi Shastri Emerges as a Leading Contender for England Head Coach The English cricket setup is once again in the spotlight as rumours swirl over who could take the reins as head coach. Former India coach Ravi Shastri has emerged as a leading contender, with whispers suggesting his experience and tactical nous could bolster England’s…
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Ravi Shastri in the Spotlight for England Head Coach Role as McCullum’s Future Uncertainty Sparks Debate
Ravi Shastri Emerging as a Leading Contender for England Head Coach The speculation about who will lead England’s national team in the coming years has intensified, with former India coach Ravi Shastri emerging as a frontrunner for the England head coach role. The conversation gains weight against the backdrop of a transformed England side that…
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England Cricketers Drinking Habits Under Scrutiny in Ashes Tour
England to Review Team Conduct on Ashes Tour Rob Key, England’s managing director of men’s cricket, announced that the governing body will formally examine reports about the England team’s drinking habits during a mid-Ashes beach break. The aim is to determine whether any lapses in discipline occurred and what, if any, impact they may have…
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England’s Noosa Break Under Scrutiny as Ashes Drink Reports Emerge
England’s Noosa Break Faces Scrutiny Amid Ashes Controversy England’s mid-tour break in Noosa has sparked a fresh wave of scrutiny as reports surface of excessive drinking by players between the second and third Ashes Tests. While the team sought a breather after a challenging start to the series, critics argue that the trip risked undermining…
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England defends mid-Ashes beach break as probe into reports of excessive drinking looms
England defends mid-Ashes break as reports of excessive drinking emerge The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has come to the defence of its players after a mid-tour break in Noosa, Queensland, during the Ashes series against Australia. With the scoreboard reading 3-0 in Australia’s favour, the team paused their on-field duties to rest, reset,…
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The Ashes Shock: Cummins and Lyon Ousted as Smith Leads Australia on Boxing Day
The Ashes Shake-Up: Cummins and Lyon Withdrawn, Smith Takes the Helm The Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground will start with a notable leadership shift and a reshuffled Australian attack. Pat Cummins, the Australia captain, has been rested ahead of a demanding summer, while spin ace Nathan Lyon is facing a critical…
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Starc Faces Ashes Challenge as Broad Stands by Worst Australian Team Claim
Australia Eyes Ashes Whitewash as Starc Makes Bold Pledge Mitchell Starc has fired a pointed message ahead of the Ashes series, declaring that the Australian team intends to seal a whitewash against England. The pace spearhead framed the upcoming clash as a test of national pride, stressing that a dominant performance at home would vindicate…
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ECB Avoids Mass Leadership Clearout After Ashes Defeat
ECB Signals Cautious Path After Ashes Humiliation The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has indicated it will resist a knee-jerk, mass cleansing of senior leadership following a chastening Ashes series abroad. With fleet-footed dismissals and tactical missteps exposing a brittle edge in England’s cricket setup, the governing body faces pressure to balance accountability with…