Stuart Broad has stoked early Ashes tensions, declaring Australia’s current squad the weakest to contest the series in 15 years. Speaking on his BBC Podcast For The Love of Cricket with Jos Buttler, the former England pacer said: “It’s probably the worst Australian team since 2010, when England last won, and it’s the best English…
England coach Brendon McCullum has left open the possibility of Harry Brook replacing Ollie Pope as vice-captain during the upcoming Ashes tour of Australia. Pope officially took on the role in May 2023 after securing his place as England’s number three in Test cricket, and has since led the team five times when inspirational skipper…
Australia fast bowler Scott Boland said on Wednesday that the host side will be unfazed by any England aggression when the Ashes rivals clash later this year. England’s thrilling home series against India ended in a 2-2 draw this month and was notable for several feisty encounters between the two sides. Boland, speaking 100 days…
England plays its best cricket on flatter pitches to help its batters, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting reckoned as both teams begin preparations for The Ashes set to begin in November later this year. “It’s the way they need to play — it just sets up everything for England, putting immediate pressure back on the…