The Ashes were born in a cauldron of rage and resentment, otherwise known as the Oval Cricket Ground, on August 29, 1882. In what was only the ninth Test match ever played, that notorious cad and bounder WG Grace ran out Australia’s Sammy Jones when he ...

A statue of Sir Don Bradman at the library at the Melbourne Cricket Ground Cameron Ponsonby/The Athletic The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join. “This is our oldest book,” explains Jed Smith, manager of the Australian ...

An event like the Ashes - the most celebrated cricket rivalry - has been a test of the daring, the courageous, and the remarkable for a long time. During decades, players have not only outsmarted bowlers using technique, but the game using nothing but ...

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The humdrum buzz of chatter is momentarily broken by the distinctive pop of a Champagne cork being pinged 10 metres in the air, followed by an obligatory (but posh) chorus of “Weyyyyy”. Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in the stands, while former ...