McCullum issues ultimatum to ECB after Ashes defeat
Brendon McCullum insists he must retain full control to shape England's Test future, defending his methods as an ECB review looms following a 4-1 Ashes series loss. Read the full story.
Brendon McCullum insists he must retain full control to shape England's Test future, defending his methods as an ECB review looms following a 4-1 Ashes series loss. Read the full story.
Australia sealed a 4-1 Ashes series win in Sydney, but the victory was undermined by a disappointing lack of quality from both teams. Read our analysis of a hollow triumph.
England's crushing Ashes defeat in Sydney signals the end of the Bazball experiment. Ben Stokes admits they must 'go back to the drawing board' as scrutiny falls on Rob Key and Brendon McCullum.
Kevin Pietersen delivers a brutal assessment of England's Ashes defeat, claiming only five players are up to standard. Read his full critique and the fallout from the 4-1 series loss.
England captain Ben Stokes admits his team must rethink their approach after a 4-1 Ashes series loss to Australia. Read his candid assessment and what's next for the Test side.
England captain Ben Stokes suffers a groin injury, forcing him from the field on day four of the fifth Ashes Test. Jacob Bethell's century offers hope. Full story and analysis.
Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro denies narco-terrorism charges in New York. Meanwhile, Australian suburbs are warned of severe bushfire risks this summer. Get the latest global news.
England captain Ben Stokes is unlikely to face ICC action after a heated on-field exchange with Australia's Marnus Labuschagne on day two of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
Pep Guardiola voices major concern after key defenders Josko Gvardiol and Rúben Dias pick up injuries in Man City's 1-1 draw with Chelsea, deepening a defensive crisis.
England captain Ben Stokes prepares for the final Ashes Test in Sydney, discussing pitch conditions, team selection, and Australia's bowling dominance. Can England end the series with a win?
Zak Crawley enters the final Ashes Test as England's top scorer, but his unshakeable average of 31 epitomises the team's batting woes. Can he find a big score in Sydney?
Ben Stokes has publicly endorsed Brendon McCullum to remain as England head coach following the Ashes loss, stating they are the right duo to push the team to greater heights. Read the full story.
England's World Cup-winning coach Trevor Bayliss analyses the Ashes, pinpoints Australia's mental robustness, and discusses the future for both teams. Read his exclusive insights.
Brendon McCullum's lack of preparation for the Ashes tour, including no pink-ball practice, must have consequences even if England salvage two Test wins. Analysis of a coaching failure.
As the Ashes series concludes in Sydney, we analyse the five crucial strategies Ben Stokes's England must execute to secure a second consecutive Test win. From bold captaincy to batting resilience.
The ICC has rated the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch 'unsatisfactory' after England's two-day Ashes win. The decision could cost Cricket Australia millions. Read the full report.
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris provides a positive update on Dan Ballard's ankle injury ahead of the New Year's Day Premier League fixture against Manchester City.
Joe Root insists changing England's management would be 'silly' after MCG win, but questions remain over whether the setup produces the best players. Can Stokes get the support he needs?
Bristol City striker Fally Mayulu faces a month out with a quad injury ahead of Millwall clash. Charlton's Kayne Ramsay is a doubt for Portsmouth with a calf issue. Full details.
Monty Panesar praises Ben Stokes's resilience as England secure a consolation Ashes win in Melbourne. Read how the captain overcame immense pressure to lead his side to victory.
Monty Panesar hails Ben Stokes's mental toughness as England secure a historic Test victory in Melbourne, ending a 15-year drought on Australian soil. Read the full analysis.
Ben Stokes hails England's first Ashes Test win in Australia since 2011, but a two-day finish at the MCG sparks a major controversy over the pitch. Read the full story.
England secured their first Test win in Australia for nearly 15 years, beating the hosts by four wickets in a chaotic two-day Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Read the full match report.
Arsenal and Brighton face a major injury crisis ahead of their Premier League clash. Get the full team news, including the latest on Havertz, White, and Martinelli.
Mikel Arteta provides updates on Piero Hincapie, Gabriel Magalhaes and Kai Havertz ahead of Arsenal's Premier League fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs reveals how a horrific injury stopped 'one of the best youth players' Ben Thornley from reaching his world-class potential at Old Trafford.
Newcastle Falcons full-back Elliott Obatoyinbo sustains a significant knee injury against Leicester Tigers, casting doubt on his season. Get the latest on his prognosis and the team's reaction.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim confirms Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt are all injured and will miss the crucial Boxing Day Premier League match against Newcastle United at Old Trafford.
England captain Ben Stokes urges understanding for his players as the Ashes series is lost and off-field conduct in Noosa is reviewed. Jofra Archer is out injured.
Arsenal and Brighton face a mounting injury crisis ahead of their Premier League showdown. Get the latest team news, with nine players confirmed out and three major doubts.