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The Ashes 2023

England managed to keep Ashes 2023 alive with a three-wicket win over Pat Cummins' Australia at Headingley, Leeds on July 9 (Sunday).

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Ashes 2023: After Headingley defeat, Australia captain Pat Cummins unsure of David Warner's selection for Manchester Test

After four disappointing scores, Harry Brook became England’s hero on Day 4 of Headingley Test as the hosts won by three wickets to keep the Ashes 2023 alive.

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Harry Brook breaks Colin de Grandhomme's record, becomes fastest to 1,000 runs in Test cricket

England have managed to keep Ashes 2023 alive with a three-wicket win over Pat Cummins' Australia at Headingley, Leeds.

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After Harry Brook's 75-run knock, Chris Woakes and Mark Wood hold their nerves as England win by 3 wickets at Headingley to keep Ashes alive

England all-rounder Chris Woakes has urged his teammates to finish the job at Headingley and not depend on 'superhuman' Ben Stokes.

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'Ben Stokes is superhuman, he can't do it every time': England all-rounder urges other players to complete the job at Headingley

Former India captain and legendary batter, Sachin Tendulkar came up with a piece of advice for the England men's senior team after Day 3 of their ongoing Test match against Australia came to an end at Headingley, Leeds on July 8 (Saturday).

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'It is going to be critical': Sachin Tendulkar underlines 3 ways England should approach the run chase at Headingley on Day 4

On July 9, The Sun reported that Carey and teammates David Warner, Usman Khawaja went for a haircut at Barnet's Barber Shop in Leeds.

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Steve Smith tells English media to get their facts right, says Alex Carey did not have a haircut 

After two days of fast-paced action, the ongoing Headingley Test match between England and Australia is tantalisingly poised.

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'What was that mate?' Steve Smith shouts back at Jonny Bairstow for saying 'see ya smudge', video goes viral

Replacing an out-of-touch James Anderson, England's tearaway pacer Mark Wood brought the Headingley crowd on its feet with his blinding speed with the new ball in the first session.

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Mark Wood's breakneck speeds in first spell to torment Australian batters at Headingley enter history books

England have announced their playing XI for must-win Headingley Test.

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England drop James Anderson from playing XI for Headingley Test, give their fastest bowler in squad a chance after more than 6 months

England's top-order batter Ollie Pope has been ruled out of Ashes 2023 after he dislocated his shoulder in the Lord's Test.

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Big blow for England ahead of Headingley Test, vice-captain Ollie Pope ruled out of Ashes 2023

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All franchises except the Punjab Kings have been asked to report to their respective venues on May 13 as BCCI works on the revised IPL 2025 schedule in the meantime.

The BCCI intends to resume IPL 2025 as soon as possible.

On May 10 evening, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire.

Punjab Kings' home venue will be decided by the BCCI. 

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BCCI asks all franchises to assemble players and report by this date as they accelerate resumption of IPL 2025 following ceasefire on IND-PAK border

IPL 2025: The BCCI has asked the franchises to talk to overseas players about their return in case the tournament starts next week.

IPL 2025 was suspended for a week following escalation on India-Pakistan border.

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal talked about possibility of tournament resuming shortly.

IPL 2025 may resume next week if the ceasefire holds.

In pic: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal and Army officer 

'If it is possible to conduct it immediately... We need to...': IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal's statement on possible restart of tournament

In a video Jitesh Sharma can be heard admitting that he was supposed to lead RCB in the IPL 2025 clash against LSG

Jitesh Sharma was supposed to lead RCB in IPL 2025 clash against LSG

RCB are currently strongly placed on second spot in the IPL 2025 points table with 18 wins in 11 matches

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli (R) and captain Rajat Patidar in this frame

Not Virat Kohli or Krunal Pandya, this 31-year-old India star was to captain RCB in IPL 2025 clash against LSG sans Rajat Patidar's absence

Reportedly, the IPL 2025 clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will be replayed after the IPL 2025 gets underway after getting suspended for a week time  

The PBKS vs DC IPL 2025 clash was called off

Reportedly, the match will be replayed once the IPL 2025 resumes

Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh (C) react during the IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals suspended match to be replayed after resumption of IPL 2025? Know it all here

Legendary Brian Lara doesn't want Virat Kohli to retire from Test cricket. Reportedly Virat Kohli has communicated to BCCI about his Test retirement call

Brian Lara said that Virat Kohli is not going to retire from Test cricket

Reportedly Virat Kohli has communicated to BCCI about his Test retirement call

India's batting maestro Virat Kohli in this frame

'Virat Kohli is NOT going to retire from Test cricket': West Indies legend's big claim on India's batting superstar's retirement decision

Australia's Bob Cowper who scored over 10,000 runs in first-class cricket including a historic 307-run knock at the MCG has died at the age of 84.

Bob Cowper was the first to score a Test triple century on Australian soil.

Cowper was a left-handed batter who scored two centuries against India.

Cowper had a short Test career and retired at the age of 28.

Bob Cowper

Australian all-rounder who scored historic triple century against England passes away 

INDW vs SLW tri-series final: Opener Smriti Mandhana scored her 11th ODI century to help India post a record-breaking total against Sri Lanka.

Smriti Mandhana scored 116 against Sri Lanka in tri-series final.

India posted 342/7 against Sri Lanka in Colombo. 

Mandhana is third on the list of most ODI centuries. 

Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana's 11th ODI century in tri-series final helps India register highest score on Sri Lankan soil, break record in just 4 days

Mohammed Shami who averages over 40 in Tests on England soil is not an automatic choice for the five-Test series starting June 20.

Mohammed Shami has struggled in the IPL 2025.

Shami does not have a great Test record in England.

Shami did not play two IPL games for SRH. 

Mohammed Shami, Gautam Gambhir

Mohammed Shami doubtful for England tour, struggling to finish his run-up: Report

While it is not clear whether Virat Kohli will retire from Test cricket or not, England's County Cricket took a dig at India's star batter.

England vs Australia Match Stats

3rd Test, Headingley, Leeds

Ashes 2023: After Headingley defeat, Australia captain Pat Cummins unsure of David Warner's selection for Manchester Test

Match Details

Australia tour of England, 2023

Thu 6 July, 15:30:00 IST

England, who chose to field

Headingley, Leeds

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Feb 22

AUS
356/5 (47.3 ov)

ENG
351/8 (50.0 ov)

Australia beat England by 5 wickets

Australia in England, 5 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 29

ENG
309 (49.2 ov)

AUS
165/2 (20.4 ov)

Australia beat England by 49 runs (DLS method)

Australia in England, 5 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 27

ENG
312/5 (39.0 ov)

AUS
126 (24.4 ov)

England beat Australia by 186 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Kumar Dharmasena (SL), Nitin Menon (IND) and Joel Wilson (WI)

Referee
Ranjan Madugalle (SL)

News updates

Ashes 2023: After Headingley defeat, Australia captain Pat Cummins unsure of David Warner's selection for Manchester Test

Harry Brook breaks Colin de Grandhomme's record, becomes fastest to 1,000 runs in Test cricket

After Harry Brook's 75-run knock, Chris Woakes and Mark Wood hold their nerves as England win by 3 wickets at Headingley to keep Ashes alive

'Ben Stokes is superhuman, he can't do it every time': England all-rounder urges other players to complete the job at Headingley

'It is going to be critical': Sachin Tendulkar underlines 3 ways England should approach the run chase at Headingley on Day 4

Steve Smith tells English media to get their facts right, says Alex Carey did not have a haircut

'What was that mate?' Steve Smith shouts back at Jonny Bairstow for saying 'see ya smudge', video goes viral

Mark Wood's breakneck speeds in first spell to torment Australian batters at Headingley enter history books

England drop James Anderson from playing XI for Headingley Test, give their fastest bowler in squad a chance after more than 6 months

Big blow for England ahead of Headingley Test, vice-captain Ollie Pope ruled out of Ashes 2023

England vs Australia Match Stats

3rd Test, Headingley, Leeds

Ashes 2023: After Headingley defeat, Australia captain Pat Cummins unsure of David Warner's selection for Manchester Test

Match Details

Australia tour of England, 2023

Thu 6 July, 15:30:00 IST

England, who chose to field

Headingley, Leeds

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Feb 22

AUS356/5 (47.3 ov)

ENG351/8 (50.0 ov)

Australia beat England by 5 wickets

Australia in England, 5 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 29

ENG309 (49.2 ov)

AUS165/2 (20.4 ov)

Australia beat England by 49 runs (DLS method)

Australia in England, 5 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 27

ENG312/5 (39.0 ov)

AUS126 (24.4 ov)

England beat Australia by 186 runs

Umpires

UmpireKumar Dharmasena (SL), Nitin Menon (IND) and Joel Wilson (WI)

RefereeRanjan Madugalle (SL)

News updates

Ashes 2023: After Headingley defeat, Australia captain Pat Cummins unsure of David Warner's selection for Manchester Test

Harry Brook breaks Colin de Grandhomme's record, becomes fastest to 1,000 runs in Test cricket

After Harry Brook's 75-run knock, Chris Woakes and Mark Wood hold their nerves as England win by 3 wickets at Headingley to keep Ashes alive

'Ben Stokes is superhuman, he can't do it every time': England all-rounder urges other players to complete the job at Headingley

'It is going to be critical': Sachin Tendulkar underlines 3 ways England should approach the run chase at Headingley on Day 4

Steve Smith tells English media to get their facts right, says Alex Carey did not have a haircut

'What was that mate?' Steve Smith shouts back at Jonny Bairstow for saying 'see ya smudge', video goes viral

Mark Wood's breakneck speeds in first spell to torment Australian batters at Headingley enter history books

England drop James Anderson from playing XI for Headingley Test, give their fastest bowler in squad a chance after more than 6 months

Big blow for England ahead of Headingley Test, vice-captain Ollie Pope ruled out of Ashes 2023

AUS
356/5 (47.3 ov)

ENG
351/8 (50.0 ov)

ENG
309 (49.2 ov)

AUS
165/2 (20.4 ov)

ENG
312/5 (39.0 ov)

AUS
126 (24.4 ov)

Umpire
Kumar Dharmasena (SL), Nitin Menon (IND) and Joel Wilson (WI)

Referee
Ranjan Madugalle (SL)