Cricket's Nervous 90s: Why Batters Should Attack
New research and stats debunk the myth of the 'nervous 90s' in cricket, showing batters actually score faster. Featuring Jacob Bethell's maiden Test century and tales of agony from those stuck on 99.
New research and stats debunk the myth of the 'nervous 90s' in cricket, showing batters actually score faster. Featuring Jacob Bethell's maiden Test century and tales of agony from those stuck on 99.
A new archive uncovers the vital role of wandering Caribbean cricket clubs in nurturing black talent for the English game, a legacy now documented for future generations.
Alyssa Healy's career statistics cement her as a transformative figure in women's cricket. Explore the numbers behind her wicketkeeping and batting legacy.
Dive into this week's must-read stories, from the extraordinary experience of synaesthesia to the legacy of the world's oldest Test cricketer and a visual journey through the 21st century.
After a 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia, England's Test cricket approach is under scrutiny. Listen to the Ashes Weekly podcast for expert analysis on the 2025-26 series.
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.
Jacob Bethell's elegant first Test century gave England hope on day four, delaying Australia's victory push. Can England force a final-day contest? Read the full match analysis.
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.
Jacob Bethell's sublime maiden Test hundred on day four at the SCG provides a glimpse of a brighter future for England after a tough Ashes series. Read the full analysis.
Jacob Bethell's elegant maiden Test century of 142* gave England hope on day four in Sydney, leading by 119 runs. Read the full Ashes match report.
Australia seal a 4-1 Ashes series victory over England in Sydney, powered by centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith. Read the full match report and analysis.
Steve Smith's unbeaten 129 at the SCG propelled him past Sir Jack Hobbs into second place for all-time Ashes runs. Read the full analysis of his majestic innings and what it means for Australia's batting future.
Steve Smith's unbeaten 129 and Travis Head's explosive 163 powered Australia to 518-7, a 134-run lead over England on day three of the final Ashes Test in Sydney.
Joe Root scored a brilliant 160 for England at the SCG, but Travis Head's unbeaten 91 led Australia's fightback on day two of the final Ashes Test. Follow the action.
Guardian readers express dismay over the exclusion of harrowing Gaza conflict imagery from a major photographic retrospective, arguing the devastation is seared into global memory.
Veteran Australian batter Usman Khawaja confirms his retirement from international cricket. The fifth Ashes Test in Sydney will be his final match. Read the full story on his career and legacy.
Australian batsman Usman Khawaja confirms his retirement after the fifth Ashes Test. Read about his remarkable career and inspiring journey from Pakistan to the Baggy Green.
From 1894 to 2003, Sydney's SCG has witnessed pivotal Ashes moments that launched dynasties. As England head to Sydney, we explore the historic comebacks that offer hope for the future.
A powerful new exhibition curates 46 iconic photographs that capture the defining moments of the 21st century so far. Discover the images that shocked and shaped our world.
A record 85,000 fans packed the MCG for the Boxing Day Test, transforming the cricket match into a vibrant cultural festival. Discover how tradition and spectacle converged in Melbourne.
An exclusive look at the Shane Warne 'Treasures of a Legend' exhibition at the MCG's Australian Sports Museum, featuring the Ball of the Century and intimate career artefacts. Discover the legend's personal collection.
A 13th-century treatise by Oxford friar Richard Fishacre, proposing planets orbit stars beyond Earth, has been rediscovered. This challenges views on medieval cosmology. Read the full story.
England's Ashes hopes are all but over, trailing by 228 runs with just four wickets left in Adelaide. Australia's dominance leaves the tourists facing a crushing defeat. Follow the final day's play.
On this day in 1783, King George III appointed 24-year-old William Pitt the Younger as Prime Minister, ending a period of political chaos. Discover how the young leader defied expectations.
Travis Head's unbeaten 142 leaves England needing a record run chase in Adelaide. Australia lead by 356 runs, pushing the Ashes series towards a 3-0 scoreline. Read the full day three report.
Alex Carey's brilliant century on a sweltering day in Adelaide has put Australia in a strong position at 326-8 after England fought hard. Read the full day one report.
A Snicko operator error denied England a vital Alex Carey wicket in the Ashes. Carey admitted he edged the ball but went on to score 106. BBG Sports accepts culpability.
England weigh a formal protest after a Snicko technology blunder reprieves Alex Carey, who went on to score a crucial century on day one of the third Ashes Test. Read the full story.
Alex Carey's brilliant century helped Australia recover from an early England onslaught to reach 326-8 on day one of the crucial third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Full match report.
Inside the world's second-largest cricket hall in Falmer, a revolutionary project is breaking down barriers. Square One uses colour-coded nets, microchipped balls, and a new coaching language to make the sport truly inclusive. Could this be the future of