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'Don't be stupid in Ashes', England boss warns players

England's managing director has warned the players picked to be Ashes tourists to be "smart" and "not get caught doing stupid things" in Australia.

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Rob Key: England players must ‘not get caught doing stupid things’ on Ashes tour

Key said the players ‘are not going to be anonymous’ when they arrive in Australia.

The Independent UK

Family first: Tedesco pulls out of Ashes after recall

James Tedesco has told Australia's selectors he won't go on the Ashes tour, after being recalled following last year's axing.

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Farewell the Wizard: Chris Woakes could cast spells but let his cricket do the talking

Chris Woakes always put the team first and hit the heights for England with an enviable Test career and two World Cup wins

The Guardian - UK

Chris Woakes calls time on England career after missing out on Ashes squad

The 36-year-old suffered a dislocated shoulder fielding against India.

The Independent UK

Chris Woakes announces retirement from international cricket

The England all-rounder has retired from Three Lions duty with immediate effect

The Independent UK

Chris Woakes: England seamer retires from international cricket after Ashes omission

Warwickshire all-rounder told he is not in Three Lions’ plans

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Chris Woakes retires from international cricket to end 15-year England career

Chris Woakes has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing to a close a near 15-year England career

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root hopes a European Ryder Cup success can provide Ashes inspiration

Root will be tuning in to see if Europe’s top golfers can tame home advantage in New York to claim a famous win.

The Independent UK

NRL ace pulls out of Ashes duel in blow for England

Roosters ace Victor Radley has now pulled out of England's bid to win the rugby league Ashes following his recent ban by the Sydney club.

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Rob Key insists Brook’s England promotion is not ‘scheme’ to oust Pope

The team director said: ‘Brook is the better leader, so that’s why he gets that [vice-captain] job’ while all but confirming Chris Woakes’ England career is over

The Guardian - UK

Why England have changed vice-captain for the Ashes: ‘Harry Brook is just a better leader’

Brook takes over from Ollie Pope, whose place could come under threat from Jacob Bethell in Australia

The Independent UK

Tino stays with Australia for Ashes with family support

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui received the crucial support of his father Fereti to stick with representing Australia in the Ashes series that kicks off next month.

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England make shock Ashes squad pick as Brook promoted

Occasional spinner Will Jacks has been included in England's Ashes squad with Harry Brook made vice-captain and several players needing to prove their fitness.

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The Ashes: Harry Brook named England vice-captain as Will Jacks a surprise inclusion in 16-man squad

Veteran Chris Woakes will miss the tournament after injuring his shoulder this summer

The Independent UK

Will Jacks named in England’s Ashes squad with new vice-captain Harry Brook

Jacks has been handed the final spot in a 16-man squad that travels to Australia with hopes of reclaiming the urn for the first time since 2015.

The Independent UK

Will Jacks handed surprise Ashes call-up as England overlook Rehan Ahmed and Chris Woakes for Australia

Jacks appears to have got the nod ahead of Ahmed and Liam Dawson as back-up to lead spinner Shoaib Bashir, while fast bowler Mark Wood is fit to return

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The Guardian - UK

England lay down gauntlet after naming five 90mph seamers in Ashes squad

Rob Key’s selection panel has named England’s quickest attack for a generation to try to win back the Ashes in Australia

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PVL wants Nawaqanitawase in Ashes, even with rugby move

The ARL Commission will not stand in the way of Mark Nawaqanitawase playing for Australia in the rugby league Ashes, despite his move back to union for 2027.

The Guardian - UK

Potts in contention for England’s Ashes squad as Woakes faces race to be fit

Matthew Potts could be handed a spot in England’s main Ashes squad when Rob Key and the selectors finalise their plans for Australia

The Independent UK

Rehan Ahmed gets vote of confidence from Marcus Trescothick as Ashes squad looms

A selection panel led by managing director Rob Key and head coach Brendon McCullum will finalise their touring party this week.

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Brailey and Grant could be best of teammates or rivals

Blayke Brailey's brilliant 2025 season could have him in contention for a spot in Australia's Ashes squad, but the door is also open to England for the No.9.

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Konstas red ink at Lucknow run-fest ends in draw

Ashes aspirant Sam Konstas was unbeaten in Australia A's brief second innings before rain arrived and their four-day clash with India A ended in a draw.

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Cummins still aiming to play all five Ashes Tests

Pat Cummins has pointed to long gaps between Tests as a reason why he could still feature in all five Ashes matches, despite nursing a back issue.

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