England all-rounder Moeen Ali was awarded the OBE for his services to cricket. Ali received the prestigious award at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, just two days before the Ashes.

Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali collects OBE for 'outstanding contributions to cricket'

England have been handed a major boost on the eve of the first Ashes Test as they get ready for the high-voltage set clash against Australia starting on Friday, June 16.

Ashes 2023: Big News for England as skipper Ben Stokes declares himself fit to bowl against Aussies

Moeen Ali has come out of Test retirement to replace injured spinner Jack Leach in the Ashes squad after playing last of his 64 Tests in September 2021. The all-rounder, however, has admitted that he wouldn't have done so if Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum were not the captain and coach of the England Test team.

Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali reveals who made him come out of Test retirement

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has warned England ahead of the upcoming Ashes and suggests that the Bazball could work against them. Ponting who is in England for the World Test Championship (WTC) reckons, England don’t have a plan B and could see Australia regain the Ashes yet again.

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting warns Ben Stokes' England before crunch series, suggests 'Bazball' could backfire

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 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

England Test captain Ben Stokes attained a bizarre record of becoming the first skipper in 145-year Test history to win a match without batting, bowling or keeping wickets.

Captain Ben Stokes creates bizarre record as England begin summer with thumping win over Ireland

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 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

England Test skipper and Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ben Stokes is set to return home after the league phase of Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL) is over. A report by cricket website ESPNCricinfo said that the Englishman, who has been part of the CSK Playing XI just twice this season, will return to the UK to give himself enough time ahead of the next month's Ashes.

IPL 2023: Ben Stokes set to leave CSK after league stage, not to take part in playoffs

Chennai Super Kings’ superstar recruit Ben Stokes continues to struggle while bowling as coach Stephen Fleming rules out his inclusion in the final league game against Delhi Capitals on May 20th.

IPL 2023: Struggling CSK recruit Ben Stokes eyes 'filler' role as fourth bowler during home Ashes

The 2023 Ashes is around six weeks away, and the verbal volleys have already started. From Stuart Broad calling Australia’s 2021/22 Ashes winning campaign as ‘not the real Ashes’ to Ben Stokes coming out and openly admitting to having asked curators to prepare pitches that suit ‘England’s style of play’, Australia’s keeper-batter Alex Carey is all but unfazed by such talks.

Ashes: Unsurprised by the approach but we aren't tempted - Alex Carey plays down matching ENG's Bazball style

Like all good things come to an end, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s tenure as a Chennai Super Kings captain and player will meet a similar fate too. But when? Well, no one really knows, especially with MS, who is not vocal about his plans going ahead.

EXPLAINED - Ben Stokes or Ajinkya Rahane? Who succeeds MS Dhoni as CSK captain after his IPL retirement

In what comes as a blow to the Chennai Super Kings, star all-rounder Ben Stokes has suffered another injury setback and will miss one more week of action in IPL 2023, CSK coach Stephen Fleming told media personals following CSK's seven-wicket win over SunRisers Hyderabad at Chepauk.

IPL 2023: Frustration mounts for CSK as Ben Stokes suffers another injury setback, set to be out for one week

England star Ben Stokes was named the Wisden Almanack's leading men's cricketer in the world for the third time in four years on Monday. Stokes was selected for his dynamic captaincy of England's Test team in 2022, as well as his match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup final.

English Test captain Ben Stokes named Wisden's 2022 Cricketer of the Year

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Kedar Jadhav has made a bold prediction on MS Dhoni’s successor as the franchise is likely to be on a hunt for a new man to lead the side.

IPL 2023: Not Ben Stokes, Kedar Jadhav picks THIS star to succeed MS Dhoni as CSK skipper in bold prediction

England captain Ben Stokes has warned Australia that he has asked for "fast, flat wickets" to take the attack to the Ashes holders later this year. Stokes is hoping to lead England to their first Test series victory over Australia since 2015 and he believes pitch conditions will be crucial.

Ashes 2023: Ben Stokes warns Australia ahead of summer showdown, orders for 'fast, flat wickets'

Chennai Super Kings are in hot waters after their premier pacer Deepak Chahar and newest recruit Ben Stokes got ruled out for a few games due to respective injuries.

IPL 2023: CSK in hot waters as Deepak Chahar among two STAR all-rounders ruled out for a few games

Mumbai Indian will take on Chennai Super Kings in one of the most riveting rivalries of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday, April 8, 2023. This will also be the 1000th match to be played in the IPL.

IPL 2023: CSK's STAR player doubtful for marquee clash against MI - Report

Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra thinks England’s Ben Stokes will probably find it tougher playing in Chennai conditions. Making his CSK debut against Gujarat, Stokes fared little with the bat, scoring just seven runs while he didn’t bowl as he isn’t 100% fit, coach Stephen Fleming confirmed after the match.

IPL 2023: Unsure how THIS star CSK player will play in Chepauk, says Aakash Chopra

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are unlikely to risk star acquisition Ben Stokes for the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season until he is 100 percent ready for bowling.

IPL 2023: CSK optimistic on Ben Stokes' availability as bowler; likely to wait until '100% ready'

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming has provided latest update on Ben Stokes, who made his debut for his newest franchise in the IPL 2023 opener against Gujarat Titans.

IPL 2023: Ben Stokes is not 100% yet, we are working closely with him, reveals CSK coach Stephen Fleming

Ben Stokes has been one of the best players in World Cricket over the last decade. But with the England Test Captain not able to bowl for the first few matches, Will Chennai use him as their first 'Impact Player'?

Will Ben Stokes be CSK's impact player? | WION Sports Extra

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