We are less than a week from the start of Ashes 2023, and the verbal volleys have already begun. While England veterans, including Stuart Broad, took a sly dig at Australia’s previous Ashes win in 2021 by calling it equivalent to null and void, the former Aussie captain Steve Waugh has questioned England’s approach if the most-talked-about thing is Tests, ‘Bazball’ fails this time.

Ashes 2023: 'What is their Plan B' - Steve Waugh questions England's backup approach if 'Bazball' fails

England captain Ben Stokes says he wants to be involved in an Ashes series that goes "beyond cricket" as he prepares to face Australia in a five-match series. The swashbuckling all-rounder has led England to 11 wins from 13 Tests since being appointed captain alongside coach Brendon McCullum last year.

Ashes: Ben Stokes expects 'beyond cricket' stuff in upcoming series as England get ready for Aussie battle

England veteran star Moeen Ali has come out of Test retirement to replace Jack Leach in the England squad for the upcoming Ashes. Ali, who last represented England in the red-ball format in September 2021, was approached by the England Cricket Board (ECB) recently.

Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali comes out of retirement to replace Jack Leach in England squad

The injury to Jack Leach is a big blow for England, which was to host Australia this summer for the Ashes. With Leach being the only spinner in the 16-man squad announced for the first two Tests, the board must announce his replacement soon.

Ashes 2023: Who should replace injured Jack Leach in squad? Liam Dawson or Rehan Ahmad? Atherton shares views

England suffered a massive setback as ace spinner Jack Leach got ruled out of the upcoming Ashes due to a stress fracture in his lower back. Following a ten-wicket win over Ireland in a one-off Test on Saturday, Leach developed ‘low back symptoms’ and is now ruled out of the entire five-match series, starting with the first Test on June 16th in Edgbaston.

Ashes 2023: Big setback for England as Jack Leach ruled out due to stress fracture in lower back

The Ashes is the oldest and perhaps the greatest rivalry in world cricket. With England hosting the iconic five-match Test series this summer, coach Brendon McCullum looks forward to an exciting contest – more to do with 'Bazball' delivering at the biggest stage.

'Ashes is the biggest stage, we have to entertain...' - ENG coach Brendon McCullum on sticking with Bazball

England announced a 16-man squad for the first two Ashes Tests, starting June 16th in Edgbaston. The hosts have recalled veteran seamer James Anderson, while all-rounder Chris Woakes has also been included.

Ashes 2023: England name 16-man squad for first two Tests, pick James Anderson

After IPL 2023, the cricketing fraternity has shifted focus to the red-ball format. While England are playing Ireland at home in a one-off contest, everyone is waiting for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia.

WTC final against India is our grand finale ahead of Ashes 2023, says Australian spinner Nathan Lyon

Former England pacer Steve Harmison made headlines following his latest remarks on ex-captains Naseer Hussain and Michael Atherton by calling them selfish characters.

'They were selfish characters' – England's Steven Harmison makes bold claims about ex-teammates

England Test team captain Ben Stokes is optimistic about his bowling chances as he prepares for a busy English summer where his side takes on Australia in the Ashes.

Ashes 2023: Ben Stokes optimistic on bowling against Aussies, says 'given myself the best opportunity'

Veteran England seamer James Anderson believes getting Steve Smith out cheaply in the upcoming Ashes 2023 will be one of the aims if the hosts were to retain the urn for the first time since 2015.

Ashes: James Anderson wary of Steve Smith threat, admits going overboard in thinking about how to dismiss him

Uncapped Australian star Jimmy Peirson will join the team contingent for the second Ashes Test in Lord’s with Josh Inglis set to return home on paternity leave. Peirson, who plays for Queensland in the domestic circuit, will serve as a backup option to Alex Carey, who stands as the first choice for the Aussies in the Ashes.

Ashes 2023: Uncapped Jimmy Peirson to replace Josh Inglis in Aussie contingent for Lord’s Test

England and Australia are set to lock horns in the forthcoming Ashes 2023 edition, which will be held in the United Kingdom. Ahead of the upcoming series, England and Aussie players have already got involved in a war of words.

'Is that an excuse for 4-0': Mitchell Starc hits back at Stuart Broad's bio-bubble remark on Ashes 2021

England cricket team has been handed a timely boost for the upcoming Ashes 2023 after speedster Ollie Robinson was passed fit for the only Test match against Ireland.

Ashes 2023: Ollie Robinson fit to face Ireland before crunch Australia showdown in June

Ace Aussie seamer Josh Hazlewood had complained about soreness during his spell at RCB in IPL 2023. But following scans in Australia that showed no damage, the right-hand bowler has now been declared fit to participate in the World Test Championship final and the Winter Ashes.

Josh Hazlewood declared fit for WTC final, Ashes 2023 amid soreness complaints

Veteran England seamer James Anderson has admitted he will not play all five Ashes Tests this summer, which begins with the first game in Edgbaston on June 16. Anderson, Test cricket's third highest wicket-taker with 685 scalps, is currently undergoing rehab for the groin injury he suffered in the County Championships recently.

Ashes 2023: James Anderson admits not playing all five Tests, calls captain Ben Stokes a born leader

Ranked number one Test batter in the world, Australia's Marnus Labuschagne has warned England of Steve Smith donning the 2019 hat - wherein he single-handedly punished the home side by scoring 774 runs from seven innings in the draw Ashes.

Ashes 2023: Marnus Labuschagne warns England of bossman Steve Smith repeating 2019 heroics

Early this month, Mumbai Indians (MI) were dealt with a major blow as speedster Jofra Archer got ruled out of the IPL 2023 edition. Archer featured in only five games for the Rohit Sharma-led franchise and accounted for a mere two wickets at an economy rate of 9.

IPL 2023: 'No point paying...': Gavaskar slams injured Jofra Archer, says 'what has he given MI in return?'

On Tuesday (May 16), England cricket have been dealt a big blow ahead of the Ashes 2023 edition, to be held in the United Kingdom in the English summer. Ace speedster Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the entire English summer with the recurrence of stress fracture in his right elbow.

Ashes 2023: Jofra Archer ruled out of entire English summer with recurrence of stress fracture

England Cricket team’s Ashes campaign has suffered another blow as seamer Olly Stone has pulled a hamstring during Nottinghamshire’s home County game against Lancashire on Saturday.

Blow to England's Ashes campaign as seamer Olly Stone pulls up hamstring during County stint

Australian Test vice-captain Steve Smith has hit back at veteran England pacer Stuart Broad after the latter’s comment on the 2021 Ashes where they lost 0-4. Broad, who had earlier described the 2021 Ashes as ‘void’ and had seen his team on the receiving end of a capitulating defeat, is looking forward to making an impression in the upcoming Ashes which begins in Edgbaston in June.

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith takes a jibe at Stuart Broad's claim of 'void series' after 4-0 humiliation Down Under

Veteran England star Stuart Broad has fired a stern warning to Australia as England prepare for a busy summer that will see them host Australia in the Ashes. Broad playing at Lord’s against Middelsex in the County Championship for Nottinghamshire scalped four wickets and was seen at his fluent best.

Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad fires early warning for Aussies in busy summer with stellar show at Lord's

Australia selection committee head George Bailey has commented on the team’s plan for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against India and the Ashes after they announced the squad.

Ashes 2023: Josh Hazlewood involvement hinges on IPL, Lance Morris out of calculation in busy English summer

Former Australia captain and commentator Mark Taylor has backed David Warner for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against India in June while he struggled for the national side recently.

World Test Championship: Mark Taylor backs THIS IPL star for showpiece final, also urges for two Ashes Tests

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