Ashes 2023: James Anderson returns as England unveil 16-member squad for the first two Tests

For the much-anticipated Ashes 2023, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled a 16-member squad specifically chosen for the first two Tests. Staying consistent with their decision, the selection panel has opted to maintain an unchanged lineup from the ongoing One-off Test currently taking place at Lord’s in London against Ireland. Notably, following …

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England pacer James Anderson opens up about facing Steve Smith in the 2023 Ashes

England superstar James Anderson has admitted that the former Australia captain Steve Smith achieved much success against his side in the Ashes series of the past, particularly in the 2019 home series. Anderson accepted the fact that England had been guilty of preparing a bit too much to get wickets and highlighted the need for a change …

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England makes a change in their squad for the one-off test against Ireland

A last minute change has been made into England’s Squad for the one-off Test against Ireland starting on Thursday (June 1) as England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has called up Josh Tongue, a seamer from Worcestershire. Josh has been on England’s radar since his breakthrough season with Worcestershire as a 19-year-old in 2017. His …

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England veteran James Anderson reveals the best captain he has played under

James Anderson, England’s all-time highest wicket taker in Tests, has recently picked the best captain he has played under. Anderson, who needs no introduction, is widely regarded as one of the best swing bowlers in Test cricket history. His unreal ability to swing the ball both ways with precision and control has earned him accolades …

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England announces a strong 15-member squad for the one-off Test against Ireland

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)  has announced a squad of 15 players for the sole Test against Ireland. It will be the first time since 2019 that the Irish team will tour England and play at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground. The last time when two sides met at Lord’s, Ireland shell-shocked the home …

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Major blow for England as James Anderson suffers a groin injury ahead of Ashes 2023

England has suffered a major setback ahead of the upcoming Ashes as their premier Test pacer James Anderson sustained a groin injury playing for Lancashire in the County Championship. Anderson was immediately taken off the field after the injury and did not participate in the final three days of the game. The match eventually ended …

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Joe Root takes a hilarious dig at Stuart Broad on facing James Anderson’s bowling in County Championship

Former England captain Joe Root has poked fun at his teammate Stuart Broad after the latter faced an entire over from James Anderson during the County Championship 2023 match between Lancashire and Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Nottinghamshire were fighting to save the match when Broad walked in to bat with his team struggling …

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Top five wicket takers in the current World Test Championship

The second cycle (2021-23) of ICC World Test Championship (WTC) has reached its business end with only one game (final) left to be played. The summit clash will take place at The Oval in London between India and Australia. India are the runners-up, having played the WTC final in its inaugural season (2019-21) against New …

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Cricket Australia unveils best XI from the 2021-23 WTC cycle

Cricket Australia (CA) on Wednesday unveiled the best XI from the two-year cycle of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). The best XI comprises of three fast bowlers and two spinners, one wicketkeeper-batter in form of Rishabh Pant and with five batters who played a pivotal role in the latter half of the championship. During …

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