'The Ashes is here - now is the time for heroes'

Stokes is respected for his Ashes heroics, yet most of those have come in the UK. He was the breakout star of a 2013-14 ...

The Ashes: England confirm squad for first Test against Australia

Josh Hazelwood in white-ball cricket has been Australia’s stand-out bowler. It is a big opportunity for England. Scott Boland ...

Your views before the first Ashes Test

Josh Hazelwood in white-ball cricket has been Australia’s stand-out bowler. It is a big opportunity for England. Scott Boland has a record here - up there with the greats. Mitchell Starc is one of ...

Tales from the Ashes: A rivalry between England and Australia that has endured since 1882

The Athletic revisits some of the most memorable Ashes series to chart the history of one of the deepest sporting rivalries on the planet ...