Stokes’ message to Moeen: ‘Ashes?’
Moeen Ali says Ben Stokes is the only England captain who could have persuaded him to come out of Test retirement.
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Moeen Ali out of Test retirement
All-rounder Moeen Ali has come out of Test retirement to bolster the England squad for the first two Tests of the Ashes.
Broad hopes Pujara, Kohli make Australia toil
England paceman Stuart Broad hopes India stars Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli will keep Australia’s bowlers busy ahead of the Ashes during this week’s World Test Championship final.
Tongue: Exciting time to be an England cricketer
Josh Tongue relished being involved in England’s “chilled” environment after a promising Test debut led to the fast bowler’s Ashes call-up.
England spinner Leach ruled out of Ashes
England’s Ashes preparations were dealt a blow on Sunday as frontline spinner Jack Leach was ruled out of the series.
Stokes tries to allay fitness fears
Ben Stokes attempted to calm concerns over his fitness ahead of the Ashes after an England 10-wicket warm-up win over Ireland inside three days at Lord’s where he neither batted nor bowled.
Five-star Tongue takes England to victory
England overpowered Ireland by 10 wickets to win their Ashes warm-up Test at Lord’s on Saturday.
England run riot at Lord’s
England continued to dominate their Ashes warm-up against Ireland on Friday’s second day at Lord’s.
Duckett strengthens England’s grip after Broad fifer
Ben Duckett’s dashing unbeaten fifty took England to within sight of a first-innings lead over Ireland on the opening day of their Ashes warm-up Test at Lord’s on Thursday.
England team bus delayed by protesters
England arrived later than planned at Lord’s for the one-off Test against Ireland.
Stokes confident Tests, T20s can co-exist
England captain Ben Stokes insists he has no fears for the future of Test cricket as he prepares to lead his side in an Ashes series against arch-rivals Australia.
Tongue to make England Test debut
Josh Tongue is set to make his England debut after being named Tuesday in the XI to play Ireland in this week’s one-off Test at Lord’s.
England add Tongue to squad
England have added uncapped Worcestershire seamer Josh Tongue to their squad for next week’s Lord’s Test against Ireland.
Robinson given all-clear after injury scare
England paceman Ollie Robinson has been declared fit to join up with the Test squad after receiving the all-clear following an ankle scan.
