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Anderson Criticises Ben Stokes’ Post-Ashes Praise For England, Questions Team Culture
Ben Stokes: Former England legendary pacer James Anderson admitted he was unimpressed by what he heard from captain Ben Stokes in the aftermath of the series after the team suffered a hefty 1-4 defeat to Australia in the Ashes.
Questions over England’s team culture intensified following their 1-4 defeat to Australia in the Ashes, with the manner of the loss drawing almost as much scrutiny as the result itself. England were outplayed across conditions, preparation, and execution, and criticism has focused on what many see as a lack of intensity and discipline away from the match days.
The gap between the two sides was stark. Australia arrived battle-hardened, while England’s decision to play virtually no warm-up matches before the series raised eyebrows. As the contest wore on, accusations surfaced that England’s players were too relaxed between Tests, an approach that failed to translate into competitiveness once play resumed.
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Starc, Duffy Among ICC Men’s Player Of The Month Nominees For December
Mitchell Starc: The shortlist for Men’s Player of the Month includes three top performers, Justin Greaves of the West Indies, Jacob Duffy of New Zealand, and Australia's Mitchell Starc, all of whom made a notable impact with bat and ball throughout a busy cricket month.
Damien Martyn Discharged From Hospital Amid Bout Of Meningitis, Says Gilchrist
ODI World Cup: Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has been discharged from the hospital after coming out of an induced coma on Thursday and is recovering after being diagnosed with meningitis just over a week ago.
5th Ashes Test Breaks 79-year-old SCG Attendance Record
Sydney Cricket Ground: The fifth and final Ashes Test between Australia and England that concluded at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday scripted history as it attracted a record number of crowd to become the highest-attended SCG Test, breaking the record set in the 1946-47 Ashes.
Ashes: Australia Take Control On Day 4 Despite Bethell's Ton
Despite Jacob Bethell: Despite Jacob Bethell’s fighting knock under pressure, Australia finished Day 4 of the final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in a commanding position, as the hosts reduced England to 302/8 at stumps, holding a narrow 119-run lead here at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
Ashes: Stokes Limps Off The Field With Adductor Injury On Day 4 Of SCG Test
Sydney Cricket Ground: England captain and all-rounder Ben Stokes walked off the ground early on day four of the fifth Ashes Test match here on Wednesday with a right adductor complaint.
Josh Hazlewood Set For BBL Return Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2026
Big Bash League: Australia’s top fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has regained full fitness ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 and is set to return to competitive action after joining the Sydney Sixers for the remainder of the Big Bash League 2025-26 season. The right-handed pacer has been added as a supplementary contracted player and will feature for the Sixers for the rest of the tournament.
'Pace Of Wicket Suits The Way I Play': Smith Credits His 'home Deck' For His 13th Ashes Century
Sydney Cricket Ground: Australia stand-in skipper Steve Smith reflected on his 37th Test hundred after posting a score of 129 not out at the end of Day 3, and credited his home venue, Sydney Cricket Ground, for becoming the second batter on the all-time list of Ashes Test runs with 3663, only behind the legendary Don Bradman (5028).
Ashes: Head, Smith Carry Aus To 518/7 At Stumps On Day 3 In Sydney
Sydney Cricket Ground: Travis Head (163) and Steven Smith (129 not out) guided Australia to take control of the fifth Ashes Test as the hosts reached 518/7 at stumps on Day 3, taking a 134-run lead over England here at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Ashes: Steve Smith Moves Up In Record Books With 37th Test Ton
Sydney Cricket Ground: Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith raised his 37th Test hundred on Day 3 of the fifth and final Ashes match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and moved up in record books on Tuesday.
Ashes 2025-26: One Of Those Rare Occasions Where It Actually Came Off, Says Neser On Root Dismissal
Sydney Cricket Ground: Australia’s seam bowling all-rounder Michael Neser said the plan behind executing Joe Root's dismissal was ‘one of those rare occasions where it actually came off’. On the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Neser finished with four wickets, including taking out Root, who made 160 – his 41st Test century.
Ashes: Stokes, Labuschagne Engage In Fiery Exchange On Day 2 Of SCG Test
SCG Test: England captain Ben Stokes and Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne were involved in a heated exchange during the third session on Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test, leading to a fiery moment in the middle of the crease, with the England skipper firing off some explosive words at Labuschagne.
Ashes: CA Boss ‘shares Frustration’ With Fans After Abrupt End To Day 1 Of SCG Test
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg: Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg acknowledged the disappointment of fans after play on Day 1 of the fifth and final Ashes Test was cut short due to poor light and bad weather, saying he shares their frustration and wants the issue addressed at a global level.
‘I Won’t Be Careful, It Sucks’, Says Swepson On No Spinners Fielded In SCG Test
Sydney Cricket Ground: Australia leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson has delivered a blunt assessment of spinners not being fielded in the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, saying this decision made by the team think-tank ‘sucks’.
Ashes: Would Like To Try And Make A Difference, Says Cook On England Coaching Aspiration
Sky Sports Cricket Podcast: Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook has expressed interest in joining the national team's coaching set-up at some point in his life, saying he would like to "try and make a difference" to the national set-up.
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