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A Look At Steve Smith's Incredible Numbers In The Ashes

The cricketing world will light up once again from June 16 onwards when the sports' biggest rivals, England and Australia lock horns with each other for the prestigious Ashes urn that has a history dating back to the 1880s. The hosts will be aiming to avenge their 4-0 loss in the 2021-22 season. Australia too will be aiming to win their first Ashes series in England in over 20 years. The hosts are also charged up by the 'Bazball' revolution brought by skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, which has seen England win 11 of their last 13 Tests and dominate their opponents with an attacking, aggressive and positive cricket that aims for victory.

Australia Star's "Played Better Cricket" Dig At England Ahead Of Ashes

Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne believes that Australia were the better team in the last Ashes series in August-September 2019. England won the last match at the Oval which resulted in a series draw. "We've just got to finish off the series, we just let it slip at The Oval," Labuschagne told cricket.com.au ahead of the first Test at Edgbaston beginning on Friday. "We played better cricket the whole time even though we lost at Headingley... we still were the better team. To learn from that series is making sure that we're on and we finish the job," he added.

England v Australia: Three Key Ashes Battles To Look Out For

England face Australia in the first Test of the five-match Ashes series starting at Edgbaston on Friday. Australia are aiming to retain the urn, while England hope to win the Ashes for the first time since 2015. AFP Sport looks at three key battles that will help decide the series.

"For Test cricket To Survive...": Paul Collingwood's Huge Verdict On 'Bazball' Ahead Of Ashes

The England cricket team has made a name for themselves with their unique brand of cricket called “Bazball”. It derives its name from head coach Brendon McCullum's nickname and the aggressive brand of batting has yielded brilliant results for the side in the recent past. While some experts remain apprehensive about the approach, England assistant coach Paul Collingwood believes that ‘Bazball' will be key to his team's chances in the upcoming Ashes Test series and even said that it is an important way to make Test cricket more interesting and more attractive to the fans.

England vs Australia: The Ashes Explained

England and Australia will renew their storied rivalry on Friday in the first Test of the latest Ashes series at Edgbaston. But what exactly are the Ashes and why does the contest inspire such passion between two otherwise friendly countries on opposite sides of the world? AFP Sport explains the history behind one of sport's oldest and most intense contests.

Ben Stokes-Led England Name Strong XI For First Ashes Test vs Australia

England on Wednesday named a strong XI for the first Test of the highly-anticipated Ashes series against Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Jonny Bairstow returns to the side after a lenghty injury lay-off, while Moeen Ali, who came out of retirement to replace Jack Leach in the squad, is also included in the XI. The hosts have also opted for the experience of Stuart Broad over the pace of Mark Wood in a bold selection call.

'Only Ben Stokes Could Get Me Back To Test Cricket,' Says Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali said Ben Stokes was the only England captain who could have persuaded him to come out of Test retirement. A one-word message from Stokes, after first-choice spinner Jack Leach had been ruled out of all five Ashes Tests against Australia, was all it took to bring slow-bowling all-rounder Moeen back into England's red-ball set-up. And Moeen could now be set for a return to Test cricket at Edgbaston, in his home city of Birmingham, when the Ashes series starts on Friday.

Moeen Ali's Press Conference Interrupted Due To Fire Alarm At Edgbaston

England and Australia cricketers, along with team staff and media, were reportedly evacuated from Edgbaston in Birmingham due to fire alarm. The press conference involving Moeen Ali was interrupted after the fire alarm rang and forced evacuation. However, normalcy was soon restored at the venue and reports suggested that it was a false alarm that created the ruckus. It is worth noting that the Ashes series between England and Australia is all set to kick off on June 16 at Edgbaston.

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A Look At Steve Smith's Incredible Numbers In The Ashes

Australia Star's "Played Better Cricket" Dig At England Ahead Of Ashes

England v Australia: Three Key Ashes Battles To Look Out For

"For Test cricket To Survive...": Paul Collingwood's Huge Verdict On 'Bazball' Ahead Of Ashes

England vs Australia: The Ashes Explained

Ben Stokes-Led England Name Strong XI For First Ashes Test vs Australia

'Only Ben Stokes Could Get Me Back To Test Cricket,' Says Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali's Press Conference Interrupted Due To Fire Alarm At Edgbaston