AUSTRALIA

Travis Head and Steve Smith

Travis Head: England 'throwing nice chat out' but Australia focusing on winning

Australian batter Travis Head has laughed off sledging from England during and since the thrilling Ashes opener at Edgbaston – and has sent a word of warning to Ollie Robinson.

Marnus Labuschagne in the nets June 2023

Marnus Labuschagne is his best coach, says Australian assistant coach

Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne will get himself out of his current rut, says batting coach Michael di Venuto.

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon likens Moeen Ali bowling with blistered finger to 'singer losing vocals

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has sympathized with England counterpart Moeen Ali who has been bowling with a blistered finger during the first Ashes Test.

Alastair Cook

Alastair Cook expects contrasting England, Australia strategies to continue at Ashes

Former England captain Alastair Cook expects England to stick to the 'Bazball' approach and for Australia to maintain their passive approach throughout the Ashes series.

The Ashes

Five key stats ahead of the highly anticipated Ashes series

The 2023 Ashes is set to be one of the most exciting in history, with a resurgent England taking on Test champions Australia.

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Australia fill top three slots in ICC men's Test batting rankings ahead of Ashes

Australia will head into the men's Ashes series with their players filling the top three slots in the world Test batting rankings.