Bazball has been infuriating at times but never forget how bad England were before the Brendon McCullum eraNobody talks about the last ball of the Ashes. It’s the first that’s famous. That wide that flies to slip, that cover drive for four, that wicket, bowled him! Last balls? I had to look them up. Moeen Ali slicing a drive behind to finish an innings defeat in a dead rubber in 2015; Boyd Rankin being taken at slip off Ryan Harris, Rankin playing in his one and only Test at the fag-end of a 30-over collapse in a 5-0 whitewash that’s been full of them in 2014; a Steve Harmison bouncer ricocheting away off Justin Langer’s shoulder for four leg byes, the only four Australia score in a run chase they’ll never get to make in 2005.It’s the difference between wondering how things will go, and knowing how they do. One thing’s certain, there’s no guarantee there will be a happy ending. For the last decade, England’s Australian tours have ended in ashes, instead of with them. Andy Flower lost his job as head coach after one humiliating defeat, in 2013-14, Chris Silverwood lost his after another, in 2021-22. You can make a pair of XIs out of England players who played their last Test match at the back end of an Australian tour during the past 25 years, and still have a couple of men over to carry the drinks for either side.This is an extract from the Guardian’s weekly cricket email, The Spin. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/aug/18/sign-up-to-the-spin">To subscribe, just visit this page and follow the instructions.</a> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/nov/19/cricket-ashes-england-australia-ben-stokes-brendon-mccullum">Continue reading...</a>

يتناول المقال كيف أعادت فريق الكريكيت الإنجليزي، تحت قيادة بريندون مكولوم، إحساسًا متجددًا بالمتعة إلى اللعبة، متناقضًا مع صراعاتهم السابقة. يتأمل في السياق التاريخي لأداء إنجلترا في سلسلة آشيس، مؤكدًا على أهمية اللحظات التي لا تُنسى وعدم اليقين في النتائج. يبرز النص التحول في نهج إنجلترا تجاه الكريكيت، مقترحًا أسلوب لعب أكثر إيجابية وترفيهًا.

El artículo analiza cómo el equipo de cricket de Inglaterra, bajo el liderazgo de Brendon McCullum, ha traído un renovado sentido de diversión al juego, contrastando con sus luchas anteriores. Reflexiona sobre el contexto histórico del rendimiento de Inglaterra en la serie Ashes, enfatizando la importancia de momentos memorables y la incertidumbre de los resultados. La pieza destaca el cambio en el enfoque de Inglaterra hacia el cricket, sugiriendo un estilo de juego más positivo y entretenido.

L'article traite de la manière dont l'équipe de cricket d'Angleterre, sous la direction de Brendon McCullum, a redonné un sens de plaisir au jeu, contrastant avec ses luttes précédentes. Il réfléchit au contexte historique des performances de l'Angleterre dans la série Ashes, soulignant l'importance des moments mémorables et l'incertitude des résultats. Le texte met en avant le changement d'approche de l'Angleterre au cricket, suggérant un style de jeu plus positif et divertissant.

The article discusses how England's cricket team, under the leadership of Brendon McCullum, has brought a renewed sense of enjoyment to the game, contrasting with their previous struggles. It reflects on the historical context of England's performance in the Ashes series, emphasizing the significance of memorable moments and the uncertainty of outcomes. The piece highlights the shift in England's approach to cricket, suggesting a more positive and entertaining style of play.

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<ul><li>Wane: ‘I believe the time is right to step aside’</li><li>Successor likely to be part-time appointment</li></ul>Shaun Wane has left his position as England head coach with immediate effect, the Guardian can reveal, leaving the national team on the hunt for a replacement for the Rugby League World Cup later this year.Wane oversaw England’s 3-0 Ashes defeat against Australia last autumn but insisted in the aftermath of that series that he was keen to continue and rebuild going into the World Cup in the southern hemisphere this year. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/14/shaun-wane-leaves-role-england-head-coach-rugby-league-world-cup-2026">Continue reading...</a>

استقال شون وين من منصبه كمدرب لمنتخب إنجلترا للرجبي، مما ترك الفريق الوطني في بحث عن قائد جديد قبل كأس العالم للرجبي في وقت لاحق من هذا العام. جاءت استقالة وين بعد هزيمة مخيبة للآمال 3-0 في سلسلة آشيس أمام أستراليا، على الرغم من نيته الأولية في الاستمرار في إعادة بناء الفريق.

Shaun Wane ha renunciado a su cargo como entrenador de la selección de rugby league de Inglaterra, dejando al equipo nacional en busca de un nuevo líder antes de la Copa del Mundo de Rugby League más adelante este año. La salida de Wane se produce tras una decepcionante derrota 3-0 en la serie Ashes contra Australia, a pesar de su intención inicial de continuar reconstruyendo el equipo.

Shaun Wane a démissionné de son poste d'entraîneur de l'équipe de rugby à XIII d'Angleterre, laissant l'équipe nationale à la recherche d'un nouveau leader avant la Coupe du Monde de Rugby à XIII plus tard cette année. Le départ de Wane fait suite à une défaite décevante 3-0 lors de la série Ashes contre l'Australie, malgré son intention initiale de continuer à reconstruire l'équipe.

Shaun Wane has resigned as head coach of the England rugby league team, leaving the national squad in search of a new leader ahead of the Rugby League World Cup later this year. Wane's departure follows a disappointing 3-0 Ashes series defeat to Australia, despite his initial intention to continue rebuilding the team.

England seek new head coach for Rugby League World Cup after Shaun Wane quits

<ul><li>Indian government yet to issue visas to spinners</li><li>Ahmed and Rashid unlikely to fly to Sri Lanka this week</li></ul>England have had a setback in their preparations for the T20 World Cup next month with the Indian government yet to issue visas to the spinners Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed.The delay means both players, who have Pakistani heritage, are unlikely to travel with the rest of the squad this weekend for six warm-up games against Sri Lanka, and it is unclear when they will join their teammates. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/14/visa-issue-hits-england-preparations-t20-world-cup-adil-rashid-rehan-ahmed-india-government-ecb">Continue reading...</a>

تأثرت استعدادات إنجلترا لكأس العالم T20 المقبلة بسبب تأخيرات في تأشيرات اللاعبين السبينر أديل راشد وريهان أحمد، اللذين لهما أصول باكستانية. لم يصدر الحكومة الهندية بعد تأشيراتهم، مما يجعل من غير المحتمل أن يسافروا مع بقية الفريق لمباريات الإحماء في سريلانكا هذا الأسبوع.

Los preparativos de Inglaterra para la próxima Copa del Mundo T20 se han visto interrumpidos debido a retrasos en la obtención de visados para los spinners Adil Rashid y Rehan Ahmed, ambos de ascendencia paquistaní. El gobierno indio aún no ha emitido sus visados, lo que hace poco probable que viajen con el resto del equipo para los partidos de calentamiento en Sri Lanka este fin de semana.

Les préparatifs de l'Angleterre pour la prochaine Coupe du Monde T20 ont été perturbés en raison de retards de visa pour les spinners Adil Rashid et Rehan Ahmed, tous deux d'origine pakistanaise. Le gouvernement indien n'a pas encore délivré leurs visas, rendant peu probable leur voyage avec le reste de l'équipe pour les matchs de préparation au Sri Lanka ce week-end.

England's preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup have been disrupted due to visa delays for spinners Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed, both of whom have Pakistani heritage. The Indian government has yet to issue their visas, making it unlikely that they will travel with the rest of the squad for warm-up matches in Sri Lanka this weekend.

England’s T20 World Cup plans hit by Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed visa delays

Sixth-seeded Tatjana Maria recorded a 6-4, 6-3 win over Venus Williams in the first round at the Hobart International in Australia on Tuesday.,Maria,

في بداية مخيبة للآمال في بطولة هوبرت الدولية، هزمت السادسة المصنفة تاتيانا ماريا أسطورة التنس فينوس ويليامز بنتيجة 6-4، 6-3 في الجولة الأولى. تمثل هذه المباراة لحظة صعبة لويلامز بينما تستعد لبطولة أستراليا المفتوحة القادمة.

En un comienzo decepcionante en el Hobart International, la sexta cabeza de serie Tatjana Maria derrotó a la veterana del tenis Venus Williams con un marcador de 6-4, 6-3 en la primera ronda. Este partido marca un momento desafiante para Williams mientras se prepara para el próximo Abierto de Australia.

Lors d'un début décevant au Hobart International, la sixième tête de série Tatjana Maria a battu la vétéran du tennis Venus Williams avec un score de 6-4, 6-3 au premier tour. Ce match marque un moment difficile pour Williams alors qu'elle se prépare pour l'Open d'Australie à venir.

In a disappointing start to the Hobart International, sixth-seeded Tatjana Maria defeated tennis veteran Venus Williams with a score of 6-4, 6-3 in the first round. This match marks a challenging moment for Williams as she prepares for the upcoming Australian Open.

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