England's Moeen retained in squad for third Ashes Test
LONDON: England all-rounder Moeen Ali is in line to return to action having kept his place in the squad announced by the ECB for the third Ashes test starting at Headingley on Thursday.
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England hit back but Australia take lead past 300
LONDON : England fought back in thrilling fashion against Australia with three wickets before lunch on day four to keep alive their slim hopes of turning around the second Ashes test at Lord's on Saturday.
England add teenage spinner Ahmed to squad for second Ashes test
England spinner Rehan Ahmed has been added to the Ashes squad for the second test against Australia at Lord's next week as cover for Moeen Ali who was nursing a finger injury in the first match, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Friday.
The Ashes: Rehan Ahmed added to England squad as cover for Moeen Ali ahead of second test at Lord's against Australia
Spin bowler Rehan Ahmed has been added to England’s Ashes squad as cover for Moeen Ali. Ali — who took three wickets in the first Test defeat against Australia — is struggling with a finger injury.
Moeen Ali Considering Return To Test Cricket Ahead Of Ashes series
All-rounder Moeen Ali, who had called his retirement from Test cricket in September 2021, is considering returning to the side after England's team management approached him for the upcoming Ashes series starting from June 16, according to Sky Sports. England faced a big setback after Jack Leach was ruled out of the Ashes series due to a low back stress fracture during England's Test victory over Ireland on Saturday. According to Sky Sports, England's management approached Moeen Ali to rejoin test cricket for the upcoming series to replace injured Jack Leach. England's selection panel is also looking for other options like Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks. However, the decision acout who will replace Leach has not been taken yet.
Tongue takes five wickets as England crush Ireland
LONDON :Seamer Josh Tongue took five wickets to help England thrash Ireland by 10 wickets in the one-off test at Lord's on Saturday ahead of the Ashes series against Australia, but the visitors salvaged some pride with a brave batting effort on the third day.
England beat Ireland by 10 wickets in only Test at Lord's after Mark Adair and Andy McBrine rearguard action
England completed a routine 10-wicket victory over Ireland in the Lord's Test on Saturday afternoon, but not before the visitors showed the spirit which had been lacking in the first two days of the match. After a disastrous first innings in which they were rolled for just 172, Ireland had a point to prove in their second dig. Even if the match was out of reach following Ollie Pope's sensational run-a-ball double century, the visitors were playing for more than pride.
Five-star Josh Tongue Strikes As England Down Ireland In One-Off Test
Debutant fast bowler Josh Tongue marked his call-up into the Ashes squad with a five-wicket haul as England beat Ireland by 10 wickets inside three days at Lord's but only after a record partnership of 163 between tailenders Mark Adair and Andy McBrine. England were well-placed for an innings win when Ireland started the day needing 255 more runs to make Ben Stokes's men bat again. But Ireland, handicapped by the absence of injured opener James McCollum kept England at bay while Harry Tector (51) and Lorcan Tucker helped add 118 runs in the morning session for the loss of just three wickets.