the ashes
Rediscovering The Spirit Of English Test Cricket: In Conversation With Ben Stokes
Having just taken the Test vice captaincy, Ben Stokes is hoping for a resurgence in the fortunes of English cricket. Here, we talk Alastair Cook, the 2005 Ashes series, and whether or not any England cricketers read VICE.
The Cult: Ricky Ponting
During the greatest Ashes series of modern times, Ricky Ponting was the snide and snarling villain of the piece. He made the 2005 series seminal, and for that he belongs in The Cult.
England Must Aim For Dead-Rubber Demolition
They may have already reclaimed the Ashes, but England must go for the jugular against Australia in the final test.
The Cult: Shane Warne
He looked like a beach-bum, not a cricketer, but Shane Warne was one of the best bowlers in the history of the game. That's how he ended up in The Cult.
The Ashes: English Cricket's Post-Party Comedown
English cricket's summer of love is over. It's time to emerge – blinking and blurry – into the reality of a home Ashes series.
The Audacious Heroism of Stuart Broad
It's not so much that Stuart Broad thinks he's great, more the thought that he might not be simply doesn't occur to him.
English Cricket's Crumbling Pyramid
The England and Wales Cricket Board needs to loosen the collar, rip off its tie, and join us all in the 21st century.
Adios, Richie Benaud; Farewell, My Childhood
The passing of Richie Benaud represents more than the loss of a fantastic cricket commentator.
The Pietersen Narrative
Kevin Pietersen playing Division Two County Championship cricket is like Daniel Day-Lewis doing panto in Peterborough. But will the KP story get a big-budget Hollywood ending?