The New York Times

England and Australia beware: The first ball of the Ashes can set the tone

Rory Burns is bowled in 2021 and umpire Steve Bucknor signals Steve Harmison's wide in 2006 Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images; Jonathan Wood/Getty Images The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp ...
The New York Times

England enter Australia’s Ashes fortress: Welcome to the Gabbatoir

Ben Stokes is left in a heap in his crease after evading a short ball at the Gabba in 2021 Dan Peled/AFP /AFP via Getty Images The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join.
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England name their squad for the first Ashes Test against Australia

England have named a 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test, including both fast bowler Mark Wood and spinner Shoaib Bashir. The final decision on their XI for the opening match of five at the Perth ...
ESPN Cricinfo

Most runs in 2021 in Tests

Performances in matches that overlap years are credited to the year in which they occurred - this results in some unknown data, especially in regard to bowling figures Records includes the following ...
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The Ashes returns: All you need to know about Australia vs England blockbuster rivalry

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 ...