England

ICC Cricket / England

The England National Cricket Team has been a full member of the ICC since 15 June, 1909, representing both England and Wales. They were one of the first teams to be given Test status (along with Australia) in 1877.

Founded: 1846
Main Ground: Lords Cricket Ground

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Why prickly Steve Smith's pathetic attack on Monty Panesar reveals he's still haunted by Sandpapergate - and the more sinister hidden element of it that quickly backfired
Why prickly Steve Smith's pathetic attack on Monty Panesar reveals he's still haunted by Sandpapergate - and the more sinister hidden element of it that quickly backfired
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:24:27 GMT

COMMENT BY LAWRENCE BOOTH IN PERTH: What seemed clear from Steve Smith's mockery of Monty Panesar was that the wounds of Sandpapergate have not fully healed.

Monty Panesar hits back at Steve Smith: England cult hero takes ANOTHER swipe at Sandpapergate after Australian captain mocked rival's pitiful effort on Mastermind
Monty Panesar hits back at Steve Smith: England cult hero takes ANOTHER swipe at Sandpapergate after Australian captain mocked rival's pitiful effort on Mastermind
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:06:40 GMT

Smith was asked about Panesar's comments ahead of the first Test in Perth , with the stand-in captain responding by mocking his appearance on the BBC 's Mastermind in 2019.

England's 25 greatest Ashes players of all time: Who takes top spot in Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH's definitive list from Hammond & Hutton to Botham & Broad... and which big names miss out?
England's 25 greatest Ashes players of all time: Who takes top spot in Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH's definitive list from Hammond & Hutton to Botham & Broad... and which big names miss out?
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:55:02 GMT

A total of 445 cricketers have played an Ashes Test for England against Australia, going all the way back to the first official series under that name in 1882.

England stars risk the wrath of legends Michael Vaughan and Ian Botham after playing golf just TWO days before first Ashes Test after Ben Stokes hit out at criticism of tour preparation
England stars risk the wrath of legends Michael Vaughan and Ian Botham after playing golf just TWO days before first Ashes Test after Ben Stokes hit out at criticism of tour preparation
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:51:59 GMT

Stokes, top-order batter Ollie Pope, fast bowler Matthew Potts and many others have been pictured hitting at the Araluen Estate course just before the first Test.

Australia captain Steve Smith launches bizarre attack on Monty Panesar, dredging up his AWFUL Celebrity Mastermind answers, in response to sandpaper jibe on the eve of the Ashes
Australia captain Steve Smith launches bizarre attack on Monty Panesar, dredging up his AWFUL Celebrity Mastermind answers, in response to sandpaper jibe on the eve of the Ashes
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:46:19 GMT

Steve Smith embarked on an astonishing broadside against former England spinner Monty Panesar as the build-up to tomorrow's first Ashes Test took a twist.

Monty Panesar's infamous Celebrity Mastermind appearance goes viral after Steve Smith brutally mocked cricket hero  for scoring ONE point in general knowledge round - so, how many can YOU get right?
Monty Panesar's infamous Celebrity Mastermind appearance goes viral after Steve Smith brutally mocked cricket hero  for scoring ONE point in general knowledge round - so, how many can YOU get right?
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:45:40 GMT

Here, we run through the infamous 2019 appearance Monty Panesar himself described to Daily Mail Sport as 'like the Titanic ramming the Hindenburg'.

England break from tradition on eve of the first Ashes Test against Australia
England break from tradition on eve of the first Ashes Test against Australia
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:29:43 GMT

England are breaking what has become a customary practice ahead of their opening Ashes Test against Australia on Friday.

Former Aussie wicketkeeper Brad Haddin outlines why the hosts will win the Ashes - as England great Graeme Swann has a different view
Former Aussie wicketkeeper Brad Haddin outlines why the hosts will win the Ashes - as England great Graeme Swann has a different view
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:30:35 GMT

Former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has continued the Ashes mind games by questioning whether England are good enough to seize the big moments across the five Test series.

Revealed: The food England cricketers 'refuse to eat' in Australia - as former Ashes star reveals bizarre list of superstitions ahead of first Test
Revealed: The food England cricketers 'refuse to eat' in Australia - as former Ashes star reveals bizarre list of superstitions ahead of first Test
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:29:52 GMT

England's cricket stars are gearing up for the first Test against Australia in Perth , which starts on Friday, hoping to win a series Down Under for the first time since 2011.

Mitchell Starc reveals how Cricket Australia bosses hurt team's Ashes chances with decision that went down like a lead balloon with stars
Mitchell Starc reveals how Cricket Australia bosses hurt team's Ashes chances with decision that went down like a lead balloon with stars
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:21:13 GMT

Fast-bowler Mitchell Starc has taken aim at Cricket Australia for their decision to schedule the first Ashes Test at Perth Stadium, rather than The Gabba in Brisbane.

SIR JAMES ANDERSON: This is how I'd get each of Australia's batsmen out - including the trap I'd set for Steve Smith, the way to get in Marnus Labuschagne's head and the reason Jofra Archer will be licking his lips on day one
SIR JAMES ANDERSON: This is how I'd get each of Australia's batsmen out - including the trap I'd set for Steve Smith, the way to get in Marnus Labuschagne's head and the reason Jofra Archer will be licking his lips on day one
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:00:53 GMT

SIR JAMES ANDERSON: No matter how much you try to block out the noise as an England cricketer, you are always aware of its presence in an Ashes series. Especially one hosted in Australia.

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