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The Ashes 2025/26

Stokes promises to be 'ruthless' in response to Ashes series defeat

Ben Stokes said he's not afraid to show his "ruthless" side as he looks to lead England's recovery from their 4-1 Ashes drubbing to Australia, adding that the tourists had played "too much 3/10 cricket" over the series.

England

'Future of England cricket' - 'diamond' Bethell delivers on supreme talent

Jacob Bethell evoked memories of David Gower with his stylish, yet composed, maiden Test century at No 3 for England in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, according to Sky Sports' Nasser Hussain.

ICC Cricket World Cup

Why England need good ODI year to avoid possible World Cup nightmare

Could England embarrassingly miss out on automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup? We look at why another poor year in ODIs could put them at real risk.

England

Root would 'love to' make next Ashes tour at age 39

Sky Sports' Michael Atherton hailed Joe Root's 41st Test century as "one of his very best innings", but could the 35-year-old keep going for another four years for another crack at winning the Ashes in Australia?

Australia

Eccentric Smith has appetite to achieve more Ashes greatness

"He has hurt England so often," Sky Sports' Michael Atherton said after Steve Smith's latest Ashes century, his 13th.

England

'Brainless' - Smith blasted after 'one of worst dismissals ever seen'

We have a new winner of England's worst dismissal of this Ashes series.

India

Kohli surpasses Sangakkara to become second-highest international run-scorer

Virat Kohli became the second highest run-scorer in all forms of international cricket as he helped steer India to a four-wicket win in the first ODI against New Zealand.

England

Archer, Tongue named in England's T20 World Cup squad

Jofra Archer has been included in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad after his Ashes-ending injury, with fellow fast bowler Josh Tongue also named in a 15-player group for February and March's tournament in India and Sri Lanka.

England

Atherton: Lack of spin bowling has made Ashes one-dimensional

We have seen plenty of action throughout an Ashes series played in fast-forward - but not much in the way of frontline spin bowling.

England

Brilliant Brook 'lost the plot' but survives Australia bouncer tactics

Harry Brook admitted he is in the midst of a battle against short-pitched bowling after surviving a notable scare during day one of the fifth Ashes Test as he helped England off to a strong start in Sydney.

Australia

Khawaja hits out at 'racial stereotypes' after announcing retirement

Usman Khawaja has hit out against a culture of "racial stereotypes" in coverage of Australian cricket, declaring the sport is "still very white" as he announced his international retirement.

Cricket

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England

'Let's just see' - Cook responds to talk of England coaching role

Sir Alastair Cook says there has been "zero contact" with England regarding a possible role on the coaching staff - but that he would like to work with the side at "some stage in my life".

Australia

Retirement not on Smith's mind as Australian continues to 'have fun'

Australia's Steve Smith says he has no plans to follow team-mate Usman Khawaja into international retirement, increasing the prospect of one last Ashes trip to England.

England

'Domino effect' - Broad warns Ashes inquest could impact Stokes captaincy

Stuart Broad has warned that removing ECB managing director Rob Key could trigger a domino effect that puts Ben Stokes' position as England captain at risk.

Cricket

Former England batter and ECB chief executive Morris dies at age of 62

Former England and Glamorgan batter Hugh Morris has died following a battle with cancer.

West Indies

New Zealand secure West Indies Test series win after five Duffy wickets

Jacob Duffy took 5-42 as New Zealand bowled out the West Indies for 138 on a deteriorating fifth-day pitch to win the third Test by 323 runs and take the three-match series 2-0.

Indian Premier League

Green most expensive overseas player in IPL as Livingstone earns over £1m

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has become the most expensive overseas player in IPL history after being picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders for $2.77m (£2.09m) in the auction ahead of the 2026 season.