Tag: England cricket team
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England’s Ashes Disaster: A Freelancer’s View from Australia with a Disability
Introduction: A tour that began with a warning When I landed in Brisbane to cover the Ashes, the aura around England was already bruised. The series began with high hopes and a famous bite of swagger, but the results soon told a different story. As a freelancer reporting from the ground, and as someone navigating…
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Ashes 2025-26: McCullum says England can improve, but won’t be told what to do
Intro: McCullum’s stance after a chastening Ashes series Brendon McCullum, England’s head coach, faced a difficult media briefing after the 2025-26 Ashes series concluded with Australia sealing a five-wicket victory in the fifth Test. The defeat, which left England 4-1 down, prompted questions about what comes next for a team that has shown moments of…
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Boxing Day Ashes Talking Points: Australians Blamed, Poms Break Drought
Introduction: A Boxing Day Test to Remember The Boxing Day Ashes Test delivered fireworks on and off the field, with a four-wicket win sealing the series-opener for England in Australia. The match, which stretched 852 balls, offered a wealth of talking points for fans, pundits, and players as both teams confronted the evolving dynamics of…
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Ravi Shastri for England: A Two-Year Move to Replace McCullum
Introduction: A bold, timely rethink for England The call to replace Brendon McCullum and appoint a high-profile cricket mind has intensified as England’s 2025-26 Ashes campaign under Delayed recovery faltered Down Under. With pressure mounting on strategy, man‑management and results, Ravi Shastri’s name has re-emerged as a potential stopgap and reset button for England. This…
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No room for spin: Australia opts for pace-heavy attack in fourth Ashes Test
No room for spin: Australia prioritizes pace in the fourth Ashes Test Australia will enter the fourth Ashes Test against England with a pace-heavy attack, choosing not to replace injured spin bowler Nathan Lyon with another spinner. The decision underscores a shift in strategy as the hosts look to capitalize on flat pitch conditions and…
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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 Setback for England: Adelaide Defeat Extends Australia Dominance Down Under
Overview: England’s Adelaide Exit and the Series Realities The Ashes campaign for England has taken another decisive turn after a dramatic defeat in Adelaide. Australia’s 82-run win on the fifth day left England 3-0 down in the three-match series and extended a disheartening winless run in Australia that now sits at 18 matches. The margin…
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Ashes 2025: England Spares No Doubts as Adelaide Defeat Ends Series in Australia
Adelaide Collapse Seals a Grim Series for England England’s hopes of turning the 2025 Ashes campaign around in Australia suffered another blunt blow as they fell short by 82 runs in the third Test in Adelaide. The defeat capped a chastening series for the visitors, leaving England 3-0 down and extending their winless streak in…
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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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Head’s Century and Cummins’ Return Could Reshape Australia’s Ashes 2nd-Test lineup
Australia Eyes Possible Assembly Shake after Head’s Brisk 100 The second Ashes test could witness more than just a tactical reshuffle as Australia weighs the impact of a rare, all-round opener performance by Travis Head. In a match that would usually be decided by ball-by-ball aggression and tight bowling, Head’s century has injected a bold…