Ashes

Barmy Army to blame for jump in Australian inflation – Report

Australia's cost of living is expected to increase in 2026, and one of the reasons provided by Betashares chief economist David Bassanese is quite interesting. According to Bassanese, the Barmy...

Chris Woakes backs Bazball despite England’s Ashes humiliation

Chris Woakes believes that it would “be daft” if England were to move away from Bazball in the wake of their humiliating 1-4 defeat...

“Was still keeping well” – Graeme Swann backs Jamie Smith after tough Ashes

Graeme Swann has backed Jamie Smith to bounce back after a difficult Ashes series. The former England offspinner said the keeper-batsman looked frazzled by...

Ashes 2025/26 smashes attendance, TV ratings and streaming records

The 2025/26 Ashes series broke all sorts of records; a huge result given two of the five Tests ended in two days. TV ratings...

Before and after: Ashes predictions and statements from England pundits that did not age well

England came to Australia full of optimism. England had not won a Test down under since 2011, but there was growing confidence that this...

“Three unwise men” – Geoffrey Boycott says McCullum, Key and Stokes have sold England a lie

Sir Geoffrey Boycott has not held back in his analysis of England's terrible Ashes display. The former opener described Brendon McCullum, Rob Key and...

“Quite the scoreline for the weakest Australian team” – Reactions to Australia winning the Ashes 4-1

Australia sealed a 4-1 Ashes series victory courtesy of a five-wicket win in the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), sending the...

5th Ashes Test breaks record for crowd attendance at the SCG

Dead rubber? Tell that to cricket fans in Sydney. The fifth Ashes Test at the SCG broke the record for total attendance at the...

Fans critical of Australia’s defensive team selection in 5th Ashes Test

Australia have come in for criticism regarding their team selection for the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The hosts made...

SCG Sydney weather forecast for 5th Ashes Test

Cricket fans usually hold their breath when the SCG New Years' Test rolls around. Inclement weather has often impacted these matches, and eyes are...

Reactions to Usman Khawaja retirement: Tributes flow for 87-Test veteran

Usman Khawaja has announced his retirement from international cricket. The fifth and final Ashes Test at the SCG will be his last, 15 years...