‘When things got tough, we stood tall’ – Ben Stokes reflects on a special summer
England’s leading man Ben Stokes spoke for an entire nation of cricket fans as he summed up an unforgettable summer in five words: “It has been a blast.”
Ben Stokes
Root determined to go one better after drawn Ashes series
Joe Root was delighted to end English cricket’s golden summer on a high after drawing the Ashes but will not rest until the urn is back on home soil.
Oval win is template for how we can regain Ashes Down Under – Root
England captain Joe Root is already training his sights on regaining the Ashes in 2022, buoyed by an series-levelling victory at The Oval he believes can act as the blueprint.
The Ashes series in pictures
Australia retained the Ashes after a 2-2 series draw but England’s victory in the final Test at The Oval denied the tourists a first a win on English soil since 2001.
England skipper Joe Root delighted to draw Ashes series
England skipper Joe Root was a happy man after seeing his side draw the Ashes series 2-2 following a 135-run win at The Oval.
New dad Denly leads the way as England take charge of final Ashes Test
England set the stage for a series-levelling victory on day three of the final Ashes Test, with new father Joe Denly leading the way with a career-best 94.
Joe Denly and Ben Stokes bat England into a strong position
England established a potentially match-winning lead of 262 in the final Ashes Test as unbeaten half-centuries from new father Joe Denly and Ben Stokes ground Australia down on day three at The Oval.
‘Unfortunate’ Roy dropped as Root urges others to fight for their futures
Jason Roy has been dropped for the final Ashes Test, with England captain Joe Root suggesting others might be playing for their places at The Oval.
Jason Roy dropped by England for fifth and final Ashes Test
England have dropped Jason Roy for the fifth Ashes Test against Australia.
Australia retain Ashes after 185-run win in fourth Test at Old Trafford
England’s hopes of reclaiming the Ashes finally disappeared after a brave 11th-hour resistance against Australia came up short on a nerve-racking final evening at Old Trafford.
Buttler leads the resistance as England bid to go the distance
England took their battle to save the Ashes into the final session of the fourth Test, with Jos Buttler leading the resistance on 166 for six at tea.