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