THE-ASHES
England prefer Stuart Broad over Mark Wood for opening Ashes Test
England have favoured Stuart Broad's experience over Mark Wood's raw pace for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, naming their playing XI two days early in a show of confidence.
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.
A look at Edgbaston’s Ashes history as England and Australia prepare for opener
Edgbaston is the venue for this week's Ashes opener and has been a happy hunting ground for England over the years, though they will be out to avenge 2019's loss to Australia.
England's Moeen Ali could not turn down Ashes series under Ben Stokes' captaincy
England spinner Moeen Ali admits Ben Stokes being captain and only one series would have tempted him to overturn his Test retirement.
England skipper Ben Stokes insists ‘Bazball’ approach will not change for Ashes
England Test captain Ben Stokes has insisted that ‘nothing is going to change’ in their famous attacking approach to Test cricket ahead of the Ashes series against Australia.
Graeme Swann: Moeen Ali's return makes England stronger
Graeme Swann believes Moeen Ali's dramatic return to Test cricket as emergency cover for Jack Leach will strengthen England's challenge for the Ashes.
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