The Spin | Cricket's Tetris calendar is a recipe for player burnout and fan apathy
Elite cricketers face immense pressure to recover from emotional trauma quickly, often within days, despite the typical recovery timeline being weeks or months.
Idiot' to inspiration: Harry Brook's England leave World Cup with reasons for optimism
Harry Brook's captaincy of England's white-ball teams has improved decision-making, avoiding the tactical blunders that plagued previous campaigns under Jos Buttler.
All we wanted to do was go and win the Ashes': Ollie Pope hits out at England critics
England's players were committed to winning the Ashes despite perceptions otherwise, with poor performance and off-field incidents creating a misconception of indifference toward the series.
Australia v India: one-off women's cricket Test, day two live
India scored 198 in their first innings while Australia reached 96 for 3 by stumps on day one of the Perth Test, with thirteen wickets falling in a volatile opening day.
The Spin | Aiming for the moon: the rise of the slower ball, from Stephenson to Curran
Franklyn Stephenson pioneered the deceptive slower 'moon ball' by keeping action unchanged while varying release so the ball dips unexpectedly to bamboozle batters.
England's Ashes has been a disaster but touring Australia with a disability has been too easy'
Australia’s newer public transport infrastructure and helpful staff make travel significantly more accessible for mobility scooter and wheelchair users than older London systems.
Harry Brook's pre-Ashes scuffle with bouncer deepens crisis around England
Harry Brook apologised for a late-night scuffle in New Zealand, acknowledged wrongdoing, was fined, and faced ECB disciplinary action, intensifying scrutiny on England's culture.
Get real Australia: Mark Waugh and Ian Healy slam selectors after T20 World Cup exit
Australia were eliminated early from the T20 World Cup after group-stage losses and a rain-abandoned match, prompting criticism over selection choices and Steve Smith's omission.
Ollie Peake: the boy who used to sleep in his cricket gear emerges as Ashes hope for Australia
Ollie Peake, 19, captains Australia Under-19s, producing match-winning performances and rapidly progressing through youth and senior ranks while prioritising Victoria team success.