Ashes: Ben Stokes plays down England’s dismal Gabba record ahead of pink-ball Test

Ashes: Ben Stokes plays down England’s dismal Gabba record ahead of pink-ball Test

England captain Ben Stokes has insisted his side carries “no fear” of the Gabba, despite the Brisbane venue’s long-standing reputation as a graveyard for visiting Ashes teams. England trail 1-0 in the series after their bruising defeat in Perthbut Stokes maintained that his squad remains unfazed by the imposing history of the ground and Australia’s…

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McGrath applauds world-class Sutherland, Gardner’s rescue act against England

McGrath applauds world-class Sutherland, Gardner’s rescue act against England

Stand-in captain Tahlia McGrath heaped praise on “world-class” duo Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner after their match-winning heroics helped Australia secure a six-wicket victory over England in the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday. Chasing 245 for victory, Australia found themselves in early trouble at 68 for four, before Sutherland and Gardner produced a stunning rescue…

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