England and Australia are soon to face off each other in much awaited five-Test Ashes and the build up to the iconic bilateral series has already started. England, after appointing Ben Stokes as captain and Brendon McCullum as coach, have reinvented themselves in red-ball cricket and would be eager to prove the worth of Bazball against the Kangaroos.

Ashes 2023: 'He's an addict...:' Stuart Broad praises James Anderson for being competitive

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has decided between Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland for that one place in the bowling lineup for the first Test against England.

Ricky Ponting picks between Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland for Ashes 2023 opener, says 'he will start for me'

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 all-rounder Moeen Ali has been approached to come out of retirement after Jack Leach being ruled out of the upcoming Ashes series. The off-spinner/batsman had retired from the red-ball cricket at the end of the summer in 2021.

England approach 'Test-retired' Moeen Ali to replace Jack Leach in Ashes squad

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 Test captain Ben Stokes has assured fans that there's nothing to worry about regarding his knee and he fully plans to bowl in the upcoming Ashes series against Australia at home.

'I'm fully prepared,' says England skipper Ben Stokes about bowling in upcoming Ashes

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'

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

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen thinks that fast bowler Jofra Archer's journey with England cricket has come to an end. The comments from Pietersen came after Archer was ruled out the entire upcoming English summer including the much-anticipated Ashes series against Australia at home.

Kevin Pietersen says Jofra Archer's playing days for England are 'probably finished'

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

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

England pacer Stuart Broad recently stated that he does not feel Australia's 4-0 victory over England was a real Ashes victory, arguing Covid-19 restrictions made it void.

Don't class 2021-22 edition as real Ashes, have written it off as a void series: Stuart Broad

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

Under-pressure David Warner was Wednesday spared the axe and included in Australia's squad for the first two Ashes Tests and the World Test Championship final, while all-rounder Mitchell Marsh earned a recall.

David Warner makes cut, Mitchell March recalled for Australia's Ashes squad

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

England pacer Ollie Robinson is all set to play the role of a pantomime villain for Australia as he gets ready for a big English summer. Rejuvenated under the leadership of Ben Stokes and guided by the excellent Brendon McCullum, England are expected to give Australia a run for its money.

Ashes 2023: England pacer Ollie Robinson backs team's chances in summer, says 'there's definitely a desire'

England's greatest fast bowler James Anderson is confident that he will be around to play in the 2025 Ashes in Australia even when he is 42. Speaking at the Tailenders podcast, Anderson said he liked being around the current crop of players and if he looked after himself, he very well may be available for the series.

England pacer James Anderson reveals he has plans to play Ashes at 42

Ashes might be more than six months away but England pacer James Anderson has already started with the mind games. Anderson believes that Australia will not be able to cope with 'Bazball' cricket that England has been playing in the longest format of the game.

'Australia will not be able to handle Bazball', says James Anderson ahead of next years' Ashes

A volcano in the Philippines spewed a dark cloud that blanketed several towns in ash. Ashfall recorded in parts of Sorsogon Province and authorities are maintaining 'Alert level 1' in the region.

Volcano erupts in the Philippines, Volcano ash blankets several towns

Watch Europe's tallest active volcano Mount Etna spewing lava and ashes into the sky as it erupts.

Watch Europe's tallest active volcano Mount Etna in action

England fell agonisingly short of a record target in test cricket after Australia staged a remarkable fightback to draw the one-off women`s Ashes test at Canberra`s Manuka Oval on Sunday and take a 6-4 lead in the multi-format series.

England miss record target against Australia as one-off women's Ashes Test ends in a draw

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