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It was 25 years ago that Mark Butcher scored a monumental 173 not out in England’s successful chase against Australia in the Headingley Test. He scored seven other Test hundreds, some of them against the most fearsome attacks. He is now a popular commentator and sharp analyst of the game. Excerpts from Butcher’s exclusive interview…
Australia skipper Sophie Molineux. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Sophie Molineux grew up watching cricket with her father. Some 15 years ago, she said she would one day like to watch a Test at Lord’s. Molineux is going to do better than that. She will on Sunday (July 5, 2026) lead Australia in the final…
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The England team are looking to overcome Australia and lift the trophy at home. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The Globe Theatre is just five miles away from Lord’s. Cricket’s most famous ground has witnessed, in its long history, moments that could compare well with the drama of a Shakespearian play. Also read | Women’s…
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After waiting a dozen years and 15 test matches, Joe Root took a little extra time to savor his first Ashes hundred in Australia. He took off his batting helmet, kissed the badge and held up his bat to celebrate the milestone in front of a capacity crowd of 37,117 at the Gabba on Day…
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Ben Stokes (left) and Jamie Smith leave the field after the practice match between England and the England Lions at Lilac Hill on November 15, 2025 in Perth, Australia | Photo Credit: Getty Images Captain Ben Stokes told England not to be afraid of Australia as selectors kept their options open Wednesday by naming off-spinner…
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Harry Brook of Engkand bats watched by Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis during the 4th Metro Bank ODI between England Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground on September 27, 2024 in London. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Playing at Lord’s for the first time since a heated Ashes Test last year when they were accused in crowd…
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England’s Harry Brook celebrates after reaching his century | Photo Credit: Reuters England captain Harry Brook struck his first one-day international century before his team clinched a 46-run win by the DLS method to keep alive the series against Australia on Tuesday. Chasing 305 to win the third ODI, England was 254-4 — with Brook…
Travis Head of Australia bats watched by England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith during the 1st ODI between England and Australia at Trent Bridge on September 19, 2024 in Nottingham, England. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Travis Head was at his belligerent best in smashing a career-best 154 not out to underpin Australia’s chase of 316 to…