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Ashes: Lack Of Spin Bowling Has Made Cricket In This Series One-dimensional, Says Atherton
England Cricket: Former England captain Michael Atherton believes the ongoing Ashes series has become "one-dimensional" due to the lack of spin bowling caused by pitches being more in favour of fast bowlers.
England did not select a specialist spinner for any of the five matches, with off-spinner Shoaib Bashir overlooked, while Will Jacks bowled occasional off-spin but was not considered a frontline option.
Australia, meanwhile, named Nathan Lyon for the first and third Tests but omitted the veteran off-spinner from the day-night fixture in Brisbane before losing him to a hamstring injury sustained during their series-clinching victory in Adelaide. The hosts opted against replacing Lyon with fellow off-spinner Todd Murphy in both Melbourne and Sydney Tests.
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Ashes 2025-26: Pitch At Melbourne Cricket Ground Was Farcical At Times, Says Nasser Hussain
Melbourne Cricket Ground: Former England captain Nasser Hussain described the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch for the fourth Test of the Ashes series as ‘farcical at times’, as he and Michael Atherton joined a chorus of fierce criticism after the match ended inside two days.
Odds Are Slim, Fight Until Last Ball: Hussain Says England 'need Miracle' To Keep Ashes Hopes Alive
Former England: Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes Australia are firmly in control of the third Test as well as the Ashes series, warning that England face “slim odds” of pulling off a miraculous escape as the hosts build a commanding position by taking a 356-run lead at Stumps on Day 3 of the third Test at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Friday.
His Body Just Keeps Letting Him Down: Nasser Hussain On Wood's Injury Setback
T20 World Cup: Former England captain has reflected on Mark Wood's fresh injury setback after the pacer has been ruled out of the remaining Ashes Tests, saying the seamer's body just keeps "letting him down".
Mark Wood Remains ‘confident On Team' Despite Media Jibes Ahead Of Ashes Opener
Mark Wood: England pacer Mark Wood said he is paying little attention to the Australian media’s criticism of captain Ben Stokes and the team’s aggressive 'Bazball' approach, insisting that there is a 'quiet confidence' within the camp as they prepare for the 2025-26 Ashes.
She’s So Influential: Hussain On Ecclestone’s Importance In England XI Ahead Of WC Semi-final
Nat Siver Brunt: Former England captain Nasser Hussain discussed the importance of Sophie Ecclestone and how the left-arm spinner’s inclusion in the XI would mean a lot for the team as they gear up to face South Africa in the all-important Women’s World Cup semi-final.
Alice Capsey Says England’s World Cup Form Driven By Ashes Heartbreak
Cricket World Cup: Alice Capsey believes England’s unbeaten run at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is being fuelled by the pain of their Ashes whitewash earlier this year, as the team looks to reclaim pride and rebuild under new leadership.
Root Confident Of Breaking Ashes Century Drought As England Eye Redemption In Australia
New Delhi: Joe Root says he feels “better placed than ever” to finally score a Test hundred in Australia as he prepares for what he described as a “mentally fatiguing” Ashes series later this year.
Bethell Dismisses Talk Of Rivalry With Ollie Pope, Says ‘fire In Me’ Ahead Of Ashes Tour
Jacob Bethell: Jacob Bethell insists there is no rivalry between him and Ollie Pope as England prepare for this winter’s Ashes tour of Australia, instead focusing on making the most of any opportunity that comes his way.
Asia Cup: Ponting Fumes Over Fake Claims He Called Team India 'big Loser' Amid Handshake Controversy
Team India: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has issued a statement after being falsely accused of commenting on Team India’s handshake snub against Pakistan after Sunday's group stage clash at the ongoing Asia Cup.
Bethell Believes He Should Have Played More Cricket For England In Home Summer
The West Indies ODI: Left-handed batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell believed he should have featured more for England in the ongoing home summer after having limited chances in the Test team.
Glasner Insists There Is ‘no Deal’ For Club Captain Guehi After Liverpool Bid
New Delhi: After Liverpool made a late attempt to sign Crystal Palace defender March Guehi, with the transfer deadline set for Monday, head coach Oliver Glasner insisted there is no deal on the table for his captain.
Oval Invincibles Sign Zampa As Replacement For Rashid For Final Of The Hundred
Great Barrier Reef Arena: Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa has been signed by Oval Invincibles for The Hundred final, to be held at Lord's on Sunday. Zampa comes in as a replacement for fellow leg-spinner Rashid Khan, who is unavailable due to international commitments with Afghanistan.
Baker Has The Ability To Get Wickets And Take Hat-tricks: Brook
New Delhi: England’s white-ball captain Harry Brook has lauded young fast bowler Sonny Baker for his ability to test top players, take wickets in heaps and pick hat-tricks, as he looks primed to get an international cricket debut against South Africa.
'Don't Believe Everything You Read': Glasner Hands Start To Eze And Guehi Despite Exit Rumours
Crystal Palace: Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner said there would be no reason not to start duo Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze despite both players being expected to leave this summer.
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