Maybe I’m too disconnected from mainstream media in Australia, but I’m experiencing a fair bit of cultural cringe watching the cricket.
There’s the ads promising “true Aussie energy” and one of the commentators is Bluey(?)
Coach Brendon McCullum conceded that England got its preparation wrong heading into the Ashes, but believes it can salvage some pride in the final two tests in Melbourne and Sydney. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/22/more-sports/ashes-england-coach-mistakes/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #ashes #england #australia #brendonmccullum
England is on the ropes and needs a miracle heading into the third Ashes test in Adelaide on Wednesday, with ruthless Australia boosted by the return of Pat Cummins as it looks to seal the series. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/15/more-sports/england-ashes-need-miracle/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #ashes #australia #england #benstokes #patcummins
Australia is on the cusp of retaining the Ashes after just six days of cricket — not bad for a team that was lambasted by England great Stuart Broad as Australia's weakest since 2010. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/12/more-sports/australia-ashes-depth-success/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #ashes #australia #england
Australia's ability to adapt and rise in key moments has moved it to the cusp of retaining the Ashes, with Steve Smith saying it is a process it has fine-tuned. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/08/more-sports/australia-closer-retaining-ashes/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #australia #england #ashes #benstokes #stevesmith
Ben
boosted
Almost two in two, but Duckett missed the catch at gully.
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Ben
boosted
Ben
boosted
Almost two in two, but Duckett missed the catch at gully.
#cricket #TestCricket #TheAshes #Ashes #AustraliavEngland
England coach Brendon McCullum urged fans to "keep the faith" and said there would be no change in approach after the nation's humiliating loss in the first Ashes test in Perth. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/11/24/more-sports/brendon-mccullum-encourages-england-fans/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #ashes #england #australia #brendonmccullum
A stunned England awoke to savage criticism on Sunday after its meek capitulation in the first Ashes test, with the team branded as "brainless" and "damaged" by former greats after its cavalier approach backfired. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/11/23/more-sports/england-slammed-after-first-ashes-test/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #ashes #australia #england #benstokes #geoffreyboycott #michaelvaughan
Australia has received a boost ahead of the first Ashes test in Perth starting Friday, with Cameron Green telling reporters he is ready to bowl free of any restrictions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/11/18/more-sports/green-ashes-opener/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #ashes #australia #england
Attention spans have shortened in the era of smartphones and social media, but generations of cricket fans remain enthralled by the Ashes, a five-test grudge match steeped in tradition, myth and cultural identity. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/11/16/more-sports/ashes-cricket-focus/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #uk #australia #ashes
Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins hinted at a comeback for the second Ashes test, a day after the side unveiled its squad ahead of this month's opener. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/11/06/more-sports/pat-cummins-return-ashes-australia/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #ashes #patcummins #australia #england
England suffered an agonizing six-run loss to India at the Oval on Monday as one of the most dramatic Test series of recent times ended in a 2-2 draw, posing serious questions for an upcoming tour of Australia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/08/05/more-sports/england-india-ashes-questions/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #ashes #england #india #australia #benstokes