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items: What time is lunch, tea and stumps in the Ashes 2025/26? Australia v England time and breaks explained
items: When is the next Ashes 2025/26 Test match? 2nd Test dates and times
items: The Ashes 2025/26 schedule: Dates and times
items: The Ashes 2025/26 on TV in UK: How to watch Australia v England
items: Live cricket on TV and streaming today: Test, ODI and T20 schedules
items: What is a day-night Test match? Impact explained for Australia and England in Ashes 2025/26
items: Why is the pink ball being used in the Ashes 2025/26? Effects and differences explained
items: The Ashes 2025/26 highlights: Catch-up, on-demand and replays
items: The Ashes 2025/26 radio coverage: Listen to every ball live on radio and online
items: Why is the Ashes not on Sky Sports this year?
items: The Ashes 2025/26 on BBC: Coverage details
items: The Barmy Army star talks preparing for the Ashes 2025/26 after having headlined Glastonbury and having beer with Beyonce
items: The Ashes 2025/26 1st Test line-ups: Australia v England XIs
items: Who won the Ashes last time? Ashes holders and how it works
items: Meet the Ashes 2025/26 England and Australia squads: Full list of players
items: TNT Sports expert's Ashes predictions: Winner, top run-scorer, most wickets, player of the series
items: Where is the Ashes 2025/26 series? Full list of stadiums and locations
items: The Ashes 2025/26 commentators: Meet the TNT Sports line-up and presenters
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items: Who has won the Ashes most? Head-to-head record and overall series results
items: When is the next Ashes series? Dates, locations and venues
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items: Phil Tufnell backs England's Ashes secret weapon against Australia after Mark Wood injury news
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items: India v Pakistan cricket on TV 2025: Asia Cup channel and live stream
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What time is lunch, tea and stumps in the Ashes 2025/26? Australia v England time and breaks explained
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date: 2025-12-03T11:08:39.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: discovery+
subject: The Ashes
description: Your guide to timings during the Ashes 2025/26 in Australia.
encoded: There is nothing quite like an Ashes series and something particularly special about one played in Australia. It usually ends in disaster for England and there are early signs we could see exactly that play out this winter. That said, as we have found out time after time, you write Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's team off at your peril. A pink-ball Test at the Gabba offers them a chance to bounce back and represents a different proposition for both players and supporters alike. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Some 40,000 fans are thought to be travelling Down Under for the Ashes 2025/26, and there will be countless more staying up until the early hours to ensure they don't miss any of the action. Keeping track of when the cricket is actually on in the UK is not easy – Australia is a vast country, start times differ at each ground, and then there is the prospect of the day-night Test – but don't worry, we've got you covered. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about lunch, tea, and stumps during the Ashes 2025/26. What time does play start in the 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26? The 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26 between Australia and England is due to start at 4am UK time. That is 2pm local time at the Gabba in Brisbane. When is lunch in the 2nd…

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When is the next Ashes 2025/26 Test match? 2nd Test dates and times
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date: 2025-12-03T11:00:23.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: discovery+
subject: The Ashes
description: All the details ahead of the next Ashes Test match down under.
encoded: An Ashes tour Down Under can be a grueling experience – both for the England players and the fans braving the early hours to follow proceedings from the UK. It's fair to say those who set their alarms early for the 1st Test in Perth were treated to plenty of drama but not the result they were hoping for as Ben Stokes and co. were beaten inside two days at the Optus Stadium. Attention now shifts to the 2nd Test at the Gabba, where the tourists will try to level the series. The good news about a day-night match is that supporters can set their alarms slightly later – 4am rather than a few hours earlier – but the bad is that Australia have won 13 of the 14 pink-ball Tests they've played. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video The time between Tests has hardly been quiet, with plenty of the usual outrage and minor scandals that usually follow an Ashes tour, so it's a relief that we can finally focus back on the cricket. England will be desperate to respond at the Gabba, while Australia must smell blood and know that they could soon be reading BazBall's last rites if they're able to double their advantage. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details ahead of the next Ashes Test match in 2025/26. When is the next Ashes Test match? 2nd Test date and time All UK time and dates. The 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26 series begins at 4am on Thursday 4th December 2025. It will take place at the Gabba in Brisbane. The Ashes 2025/26 TV and live stream coverage The Ashes will be shown live on TNT Sports. There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass. You can also watch the series on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. Or access TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video and str…

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The Ashes 2025/26 schedule: Dates and times
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date: 2025-12-03T10:50:36.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: discovery+
subject: The Ashes
description: The full Ashes 2025/26 schedule, including dates and times.
encoded: The Ashes has a knack of creeping up on you. One moment it's a far off destination, then all of a sudden we are into the 2nd Test at the Gabba. England are on the back foot after a dismal defeat inside two days at the Optus Stadium. After day 1, the tourists were on top but a combination of their failures and Travis Head's brilliance ensured it was the hosts that are 1-0 up. Australia shook things up for the Ashes 2025/26, starting in Perth rather than Brisbane, but now head to 'the Gabbatoir' – a notorious ground for visiting teams – for a day-night Test with all the momentum. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video The Aussies are the pink-ball specialists – having won 13 of the 14 day-night matches they've played – and will hope to push home their advantage to set up a potential home series win in the 3rd Test at the Adelaide Oval. England will hope that they can at least keep it competitive until the Boxing Day Test at the MCG or the New Year's Test in Sydney. RadioTimes.com brings you the full schedule for the Ashes in 2025/26. The Ashes 2025/26 schedule All UK times and dates. 1st Test in Perth (Optus Stadium): from 2:20am, Friday 21st November 2nd Test in Brisbane (The Gabba, day-night): from 4am, Thursday 4th December 3rd Test in Adelaide (Adelaide Oval): from 11:30pm, Tuesday 16th December 4th Test in Melbourne (MCG, Boxing Day Test): from 11:30pm, Thursday 25th December 5th Test in Sydney (SCG, New Year’s Test): from 11:30pm, Saturday 3rd January The Ashes 2025/26 TV and live stream coverage The Ashes will be shown live on TNT Sports. There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass. You can also watch the series on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. Or ac…

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The Ashes 2025/26 on TV in UK: How to watch Australia v England
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date: 2025-12-03T10:40:59.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: discovery+
subject: The Ashes
description: Your guide to TV coverage of the Ashes 2025/26.
encoded: England go in search of a response at the Gabba as they look to level the series in the second Ashes 2025/26 Test against Australia. The topsy-turvy opener was wrapped up inside two days in Perth. Ben Stokes' side failed to make the most of their first innings advantage and then saw Travis Head hammer a famous century to put the Aussies 1-0 up. After all the bluster, the bravado and the banter ahead of the series, the BazBall blunder at the Optus Stadium has England in an all-too-familiar position – playing catch-up on an Ashes tour Down Under. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video The tourists will look to the fact that they had Australia on the ropes as a clear positive, while the inclusion of Will Jacks, in for injured quick Mark Wood, should give them extra batting firepower but their poor record at 'the Gabbatoir' speaks for itself and a pink-ball match looks likely to tip the scales further into the hosts' favour. If we've learned one thing about BazBall, however, it's that you write England off at your peril. As a result, the 2nd Test and the rest of the series could be something special. RadioTimes.com brings you full details about TV coverage of the Ashes in 2025/26. The Ashes 2025/26 TV coverage The Ashes will be shown live on TNT Sports. The series runs between Friday 21st November 2025 and Monday 8th January 2026 with full timings and dates in our complete Ashes 2025/26 schedule guide. There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass. The Ashes 2025/26 live stream You can watch the series on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. You can also access TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video and stream directly to your smart TV. Watch the Ashes live o…

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Live cricket on TV and streaming today: Test, ODI and T20 schedules
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date: 2025-12-01T11:50:10.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: Your guide to the best live cricket matches from around the world on TV and streaming, including Test matches, ODI and T20 tournaments.
encoded: The beauty of cricket is that there's barely a minute of the day that goes by without an over being bowled somewhere in the world. The second Ashes Test takes centre stage this week. England face Australia in a day-night match at the Gabba, with Ben Stokes' side hoping to level the series at 1-1 after a bruising defeat in the opener. Elsewhere, the New Zealand v West Indies Test series gets going, while there is plenty of white-ball action on our screens as well. Sky Sports boast the lion's share of cricket TV rights, while the game has leaked back onto free-to-air platforms, with The Hundred playing in front of BBC cameras over the summer months. TNT Sports and discovery+ have also waded into broadcasting more cricket lately, with several England Test matches to be shown on the platform. Fans across the world will be desperate to soak up as much global action as possible before it heads the Southern Hemisphere, whatever the format, while Test cricket fans will be satisfied to see five-day, full-fat action still on their screens. RadioTimes.com brings you a round-up of live cricket on TV today and coming up. Cricket today: What live cricket is on TV this week? Test matches this week The Ashes 2025/26 2nd Test Thursday 4th December - day 1 (4am) TNT Sports 1 / Discovery+ Premium Friday 5th December - day 2 (4am) TNT Sports 1 / Discovery+ Premium Saturday 6th December - day 3 (4am) TNT Sports 1 / Discovery+ Premium Sunday 7th December - day 4 (4am) TNT Sports 1 / Discovery+ Premium Monday 8th December - day 5 (4am) TNT Sports 1 / Discovery+ Premium New Zealand v West Indies 1st Test Monday 1st December – day 1 (10pm) TNT Sports 1 / TNT Sports 2 / Discovery+ Premium Tuesday 2nd December – day 2 (10pm) TNT Sports 1 / TNT Sports 2 / Discovery+ Premium Wednesday 3rd December – day 3 (10pm) TNT Sports 1 / TNT Sports 2 / Discovery+ Premium Thursday 4th December – day 4 (10pm) TNT Sports 1 / TNT Sports 2 / Discovery+ Premium Friday 5th December – day 5 (10pm) TNT Sports 1 / …

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What is a day-night Test match? Impact explained for Australia and England in Ashes 2025/26
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date: 2025-11-26T15:39:51.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: discovery+
subject: The Ashes
description: It's advantage Australia...
encoded: Australia take a 1-0 lead into the 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26 at the Gabba after England's painful defeat in the opener at Perth. Ben Stokes's side will look to bounce back in Brisbane but the odds are against them. The tourists have won just four Tests in 92 years at 'the Gabbatoir' – so called because it has become a fortress for the Aussies – and not since 1986. In a change to tradition, the Gabba will host a day-night Test. So, how does that differ from a normal Test? And what impact could that have for England and Australia? RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about day-night matches ahead of the 2nd Test of the Ashes series 2025/26. What is a day-night Test match? While play across the five days of a normal Test match runs from the morning (around 11am) to early evening (around 6:30pm), a day-night Test starts in the afternoon (around 2pm) and finishes later in the evening (around 10pm). The three sessions and breaks in play remain the same length. For fans in the UK, play at the 2nd Test at the Gabba will start at 4am. Lunch will be taken at 6am UK time, with tea at 8:40am, and stumps will be 11am, unless an extra half hour is taken. As a result, it starts in daylight and finishes under the floodlights. Teams still wear Test whites and a pink ball is used instead of a red ball as it is easier to see under lights. They were introduced in Test cricket in 2015 in the hope of boosting the popularity of the game by allowing fans to attend after work or school and matches to be broadcast in primetime TV slots. The 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26 between Australia and England will be the 25th day-night Test played. What difference will it make for England and Australia in the Ashes 2025/26? The conditions – using a pink ball and playing under floodlights, particularly in the late evening session – are considered tougher for batters and are expected to favour Australia. The pink ball has an extra layer of lacquer, which means it swings more when it is new but …

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Why is the pink ball being used in the Ashes 2025/26? Effects and differences explained
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date: 2025-11-25T17:15:35.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: discovery+
subject: The Ashes
description: England and Australia will be playing with a different ball at the Gabba...
encoded: England's decision not to send any of their first-choice batters to a pink-ball warm-up match ahead of the 2nd Test has caused quite a storm. The tourists have made a nightmare start to the Ashes 2025/26, surrendering a strong position and falling to a dismal defeat inside two days at the series opener in Perth. They now head to the Gabba – nicknamed 'the Gabbatoir' due to touring teams' struggles at the Brisbane ground – in search of a response. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video The 2nd Test will be a day-night match, which means later hours of play, the floodlights on, and the use of a pink ball. But what is it about the latter that has led the media and many fans to fume at England's decision not to send their struggling batters to play in a warm-up match to adapt to conditions? RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about the pink ball and the impact it will have in the 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26. Why will a pink ball be used in the 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26? A pink ball will be used in the 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26 at the Gabba, in Brisbane, because it is a day-night match, and they offer better visibility than red balls under floodlights. Day-night matches start in the afternoon and play into the evening, which means they are played during daylight and under floodlights. Red balls, which are traditionally used in Test cricket, are difficult to see under floodlights and so a pink alternative has been used in day-night matches in the longer form of the game since 2015. While the pink ball is made up of mostly the same materials and must follow the same weight, diameter, and circumference specifications as the red ball, it does behave differently. What difference will the pink ball make? The general consensus is that the pink ball is harder for batters to face, and it could prove advantageous for Australia at the Gabba. The extra layer of lacquer – the shiny polish that coats the outside of the ball – that is ap…

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The Ashes 2025/26 highlights: Catch-up, on-demand and replays
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date: 2025-11-25T15:10:53.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: discovery+
subject: The Ashes
description: Didn't fancy a late one? Check out all the latest action from the Ashes.
encoded: Whatever your approach, keeping track of an Ashes series on the other side of the world is no easy feat. Many fans will put themselves through the turmoil of watching or listening through the night, while others opt to prioritise sleep and catch up in the morning. The good news for England fans – and there hasn't been much of it so far – is that there are plentiful options to watch or listen live and watch all the highlights after each day's play. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about Ashes highlights – including free-to-air highlights – for the 2025/26 series. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video The Ashes 2025/26 highlights If you don't fancy demolishing your body clock for the Ashes (if not, why not?) you're covered with comprehensive highlights across BBC and TNT Sports. A highlights package will drop onto BBC iPlayer at 5pm UK time each day with brief analysis from Alex Hartley. TNT Sports will show a daily hour-long highlights shows each afternoon after play concludes. The Ashes 2025/26 on TV and live stream The Ashes will be shown live on TNT Sports. The series runs between Friday 21st November 2025 and Monday 8th January 2026 with full timings and dates in our complete Ashes 2025/26 schedule guide. There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass. You can watch the series on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. You can also access TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video and stream directly to your smart TV. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Regular subscribers can stream every ball on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the streaming hom…

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The Ashes 2025/26 radio coverage: Listen to every ball live on radio and online
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date: 2025-11-25T15:04:00.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: discovery+
subject: The Ashes
description: Your complete guide to radio coverage of the Ashes in 2025/26.
encoded: It's zero degrees outside, the world is a big, scary place, but you're ok, you're wrapped up in a duvet being carried to sleep by Test Match Special. It must be Ashes season. The 1st Test drama from Perth is not likely to have helped anyone slip off into a restful sleep as Australia won a rollercoaster of an opener to hand England another embarrassing defeat Down Under. The late-night starts and early morning finishes make it tough for British fans to keep track of all the action, but they don't lack for options when it comes to coverage. BBC boast the rights to the series once again and the Test Match Special team are on hand to guide you through every single ball. Jonathan Agnew and the rest of the TMS team have not held back in their criticism of England after the Perth loss and will be in place at the Gabba as the tourists search for a response. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details for radio coverage of the Ashes 2025/26 series. The Ashes 2025/26 on radio Test Match Special will broadcast live coverage of every ball from the Ashes in 2025/26 across BBC radio platforms throughout the series. The action will be live on either BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, the BBC Sport website or BBC Sounds app. BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. Listen to the Ashes 2025/26 online Online radio coverage – including BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra – will be available on the BBC Sounds app or via the BBC Sport website. This is the easiest way to tune in to listen, with coverage available on a host of devices – from laptops and computers to portable devices such as smartphones and tablets. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Why is the Ashes not on Sky Sports this year?
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date: 2025-11-21T11:24:33.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: discovery+
subject: The Ashes
description: The Ashes will look different this winter.
encoded: Sky Sports may be the usual home of England Test cricket – but not this winter. Nasser Hussain, Mike Atherton and Ian Ward, along with regular guests including Stuart Broad, will not be the familiar faces guiding us all through every raucous moment of this inevitably topsy-turvy series. TNT Sports boast exclusive live TV coverage rights of the Ashes this time around. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about the Ashes TV rights deal for 2025/26 – and why it won't be shown on Sky Sports. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Why is the Ashes not on Sky Sports this year? Ultimately, money talks. Sky Sports appeared to show little interest in bidding for the rights this time around, presumably due to the overnight nature of the action. In August 2025, TNT Sports signed a one-year deal with Cricket Australia to show their home Test matches, including the Ashes 2025/26 series. The deal means TNT Sports boast broadcast rights for all of England's winter tours this time around, including white-ball series' in New Zealand before and Sri Lanka after the Ashes. It also means Sky Sports won't show any England international cricket action between September 2025 and June 2026. This is the third successive Ashes series down under broadcast by TNT Sports – and predecessor BT Sport – and with the company seemingly tightening their grip on international tours, it would be no surprise to see them continue to pursue cricket TV rights. The Ashes 2025/26 on TV and live stream The Ashes will be shown live on TNT Sports. The series runs between Friday 21st November 2025 and Monday 8th January 2026 with full timings and dates in our complete Ashes 2025/26 schedule guide. There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass. You ca…

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The Ashes 2025/26 on BBC: Coverage details
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date: 2025-11-21T10:29:52.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: discovery+
subject: The Ashes
description: Your guide to Ashes coverage on the BBC.
encoded: Battle has commenced between England and Australia down under in the Ashes 2025/26 series. British-based fans have started reappraising their alarm clocks in order to catch the final session over breakfast, but with live coverage of the Ashes behind the TNT Sports paywall, what do BBC have to offer during the series? RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about Ashes coverage on BBC. The Ashes 2025/26 on BBC Radio The main way to follow the Ashes on BBC is to listen to Test Match Special on BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sport website and app. Jonathan Agnew and the team will paint a picture of proceedings down under with a host of expert voices in tow, including Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath, Phil Tufnell and Alex Hartley, plus the usual data analysis from Andy Zaltzman. TV and online BBC Sport will be showing in-play video clips on their website during their live blogs, plus a full daily highlights package to be put on BBC iPlayer at 5pm UK time each day. There will be no terrestrial TV coverage of the Ashes across traditional BBC channels. Live TV coverage of every ball can be found on TNT Sports. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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The Barmy Army star talks preparing for the Ashes 2025/26 after having headlined Glastonbury and having beer with Beyonce
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date: 2025-11-21T07:00:07.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
description: RadioTimes.com speaks to Barmy Army trumpeter Simon Finch ahead of the Ashes 2025/26 down under.
encoded: If England are to secure just the second Ashes triumph in Australia this century over the next few months, they will do it to the soundtrack of Simon Finch and the Barmy Army. They will be in safe hands. Anyone who has been at a Test during his tenure will know Finchy is no amateur but this is a man who has performed in a Glastonbury headline set, played with both Blur and a Gallagher brother, and even backed up, and shared a pint of Stella with, Beyonce. With 3,000 fans travelling on Barmy Army packages and up to 40,000 expected in Australia across the series, Finchy's trumpet and the world-famous England cricket supporters club will be a constant this winter – firing off Jerusalem every morning and a varied songbook throughout the day at all five Tests – and in the hostile atmospheres down under, Ben Stokes' side will need them. Michael Atherton, former England captain and well-respected journalist, has called it the greatest challenge facing an England player. The numbers reflect that. You can count the English Ashes victories in Australia since World War II on one hand, while the tourists have won just one series since 1987 and have not even won a Test in the last 15 years. But the feeling is that this England team and their aggressive BazBall approach can change that; the Barmy Army certainly think so. "We've got a much stronger, more cohesive team to get behind," says Finchy. "It's still got some legends in it like Joe Root and Ben Stokes. "I'm extremely confident. I can quite easily see it being 4-1 to England." It's a bold prediction but the role of the Barmy Army trumpeter is not one he takes lightly. "It's an absolute honour to do it," says Finchy. "Thrilled to be asked. It is the most amazing, wonderful experience of my life. "I was nervous at first. I must admit, my first Jerusalem was probably the most nervous I've ever been playing the trumpet, apart from my first ever trumpet solo with the Hounslow Junior Wind Band in about 1985." It cannot have been …

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The Ashes 2025/26 1st Test line-ups: Australia v England XIs
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date: 2025-11-20T17:08:42.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: RadioTimes.com brings you everything you need to know about the XIs for the first Ashes Test in Perth.
encoded: Sell-out crowds, including thousands of travelling fans, are expected at the Optus Stadium in Perth for first Test of this winter's much-anticipated Ashes series. Injuries to Australian captain Pat Cummins and key seamer Josh Hazlewood offer the tourists an opportunity to make a fast start to their search for a first series win down under since 2010/11. Even so, the size of the task facing Ben Stokes's side cannot be underestimated and is illustrated by the fact that England have not even won a Test in Australia for 15 years. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Scott Boland, who has torn through England on Australian shores before, and debutant Brendan Doggett are in to bolster the hosts' bowling unit while journeyman Jake Weatherald will make his Test bow as Usman Khawaja's partner at the top of the order. Mark Wood has been passed fit and could be set to line up alongside fellow quick Jofra Archer for just the second time in Test cricket. On the hard and fast pitch at Perth, the tourists are weighing up whether to name an all-seam bowling attack or include Shoaib Bashir. RadioTimes.com brings you a full round-up of the Australia and England line-ups for the first Ashes 2025/26 Test. Australia team – 1st Test line-up Confirmed 1st Test XI Usman Khawaja …

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Who won the Ashes last time? Ashes holders and how it works
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date: 2025-11-20T13:37:33.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: Picking up where we left off in 2023...
encoded: The summer of 2023, sunning ourselves and screaming obscenities at Alex Carey, feels a long time ago, but we've made it to the next instalment of the Ashes – and it's shaping up nicely. England jet down under in a bid to rescue the Ashes from Australia's clutches for the first time since 2015. Captain Ben Stokes leads his men into battle with Joe Root aiming for his first century down under and a fit pace-bowling attack itching to send stumps flying into the outback over the weeks to come. RadioTimes.com brings you a refresher from the last Ashes series in 2023. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Who won The Ashes last time? Australia currently hold the Ashes. It is England’s task this winter to regain the urn. England have not held the Ashes since 2017. Australia are aiming to make it five consecutive series as Ashes holders, a feat which has not been achieved by either team since England broke the Aussies’ streak in 2005. What happened in the last Ashes series? A tense, fiery, dramatic series in England ended in a draw, but it will always be seen as the one that got away for England. Australia won the first Test at Edgbaston by two wickets thanks to a resolute batting masterclass from Usman Khawaja who racked up 141 off 321 balls in Birmingham. The tourists went 2-0 up thanks to a Steve Smith century despite a heroic 155 last stand from Ben Stokes at Lord's. Tempers exploded following Alex Carey's stumping of Jonny Bairstow after the latter innocuously wandered from his crease following a delivery. England fought back at Headingley with a three-wicket triumph thanks to the efforts of Mark Wood, who claimed seven wickets across both innings to limit the Aussies. The hosts upped the ante in Manchester as they posted a mammoth 592 score in their first innings. They were cruising to victory before rain on Day 4 and Day 5 halted the charge. Match drawn. The final Test at the Oval saw Stuart Broad announce he would retire upon comple…

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Meet the Ashes 2025/26 England and Australia squads: Full list of players
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date: 2025-11-20T13:14:42.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: The Ashes
description: RadioTimes.com brings you all the details on England and Australia's squads for the Ashes 2025/26.
encoded: The war of words is over and the battle for the urn can finally begin. The Ashes 2025/26 are here – with the newest chapter in one of sport's oldest and fiercest rivalries set to be written this winter. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video An experienced Australian team, with a handful of modern greats likely playing in their last home Ashes, take on England's bold and brash Bazballers, who are trying to create history. Plenty of those who will line up across the five Tests were part of the fiery 2023 series in England, which finished in a 2-2 draw and saw the Aussies retain the urn. So, who will be pulling on the whites this winter? RadioTimes.com brings you all the details on the Ashes 2025/26 squads. Ashes 2025/26 squads Australia Australia are without three of the quicks in their squad, captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Sean Abbott, due to injury. Fast bowler Brendan Doggett and opener Jake Weatherald are set to make their Test debuts in Perth, with Steve Smith stepping up as skipper. The players selected in XI for the first Test in Perth are in bold. Pat Cummins (Captain, fast bowler) Sean Abbott (Fast bowler) Scott Boland (Fast bowler) Alex Carey (Wicketkeeper) Brendan Doggett (Fast bowler) Cameron Green (All-rounder) Josh Hazlewood (Fast bow…

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TNT Sports expert's Ashes predictions: Winner, top run-scorer, most wickets, player of the series
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date: 2025-11-20T12:05:12.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: discovery+
subject: Exclusive
subject: The Ashes
description: TNT Sports expert Ebony Rainford-Brent tells RadioTimes.com her predictions for the Ashes 2025/26.
encoded: The talking is finally over. The Ashes 2025/26 gets off and running at the Optus Stadium in Perth as England look to make a fast start against Australia. Wins down under have been few and far between for English teams but could the bold and assertive way Ben Stokes's side play their cricket help them create the history they crave? Can Joe Root continue his remarkable form and end his wait for a Test century in Australia? And can England's pace attack tear through the Aussie batting order, perhaps even unsettling Steve Smith? To answer all those questions and plenty more, RadioTimes.com sat down with TNT Sports expert Ebony Rainford-Brent to get her predictions for the Ashes 2025/26. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Ebony Rainford-Brent's Ashes 2025/26 predictions Result: England 3-2 Australia "I think England can do this. My gut feeling is that Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood might not necessarily make Tests one and two. England will come out of the blocks and will get ahead, one or maybe two up. "Australia are good, they have done it and come back in other series so we're going to have a bit of a battle but because of that head start, England are going to do it. "So I'm going 3-2 England. I know that is super positive and I sound like a dreamer but I …

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Where is the Ashes 2025/26 series? Full list of stadiums and locations
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date: 2025-11-20T09:47:18.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: The Ashes
description: Your complete guide to the Ashes 2025/26 stadiums in Australia, including stats, facts and pictures of every ground.
encoded: There is no tougher challenge in English cricket than an Ashes tour to Australia. England have won just five series down under since World War II and have not even won a Test there for the best part of two decades. Indeed, the combination of the scorching Southern Hemisphere skies and hostile hosts usually see the Poms torn apart in Australia's great sporting cauldrons. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Each of the five Test venues for the Ashes 2025/26 will pose a different challenge for Ben Stokes' side as they battle to ensure things play out differently this winter. A shake-up to the usual schedule and the introduction of a new ground could be just what the tourists need to succeed where so many past England teams have failed. RadioTimes.com brings you full details of the five Ashes 2025/26 stadiums in Australia. Ashes 2025/26 stadiums 1st Test: Optus Stadium City: Perth Capacity: 61,000 The Optus Stadium will make its Ashes debut in the first Test of the 2025/26 series. The ground, which was opened in 2018, has taken over from the WACA as Perth's Test venue. While not quite as quick as its predecessor, the Optus Stadium is thought to have the fastest pitch in Australia, and there is expected to be a green tinge, which should make things tougher fo…

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The Ashes 2025/26 commentators: Meet the TNT Sports line-up and presenters
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date: 2025-11-20T09:30:28.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: discovery+
subject: The Ashes
description: The full round-up of presenters, pundits and commentators across TNT Sport's coverage of the Ashes 2025/26.
encoded: The stage is set for a thrilling Ashes series. England are hunting a rare victory in Australia while the hosts aim to extend their dominance over the Poms on home turf. TNT Sports and discovery+ will be the home of the latest chapter in cricket's greatest rivalry after securing exclusive TV rights for all five Tests. There will be extensive coverage across all 25 days (or rather, nights, for those in the UK) of cricket, assuming every match goes the distance. TNT Sports' commentator line-up includes seven Ashes winners – Ebony Rainford-Brent, Sir Alastair Cook, Sir Jimmy Anderson, Justin Langer, Matt Prior, Graeme Swann, and Steven Finn – who will all be able to offer some vital insight during what is expected to be a rollercoaster ride. On top of their live coverage, the broadcaster will also show The Edge, a magazine show that will be on in a prime-time slot after each Test, picking out the key storylines and moments as the series goes on. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video "There's no doubt this is the biggest series," Rainford-Brent told RadioTimes.com in an exclusive interview ahead of the Ashes. "The goal is quite simple. It's to tell the story of what's going on and the only way I'm going to be able to tell the story is by being in it. "Being in …

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What do the words say on the Ashes urn? History of the trophy explained
type: item
date: 2025-11-19T13:30:54.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: Your complete guide to the most sought-after, pocket-sized award in cricket as the Ashes start in Australia.
encoded: The Ashes urn is a truly unique sports trophy. There is simply nothing quite like it. To the casual viewer, hoisting high a 10.5cm piece of wood filled with the ancient ashes of a cricket bail – or lady's veil, depending on which legend you follow – may feel like an anti-climax given the sacrifices made to reach that stage. We're trained to enjoy the glittering glory of the Champions League trophy, the golden wonder of the FIFA World Cup, and US sports fans see a 1.63m, 69kg behemoth handed to the winner of the world-famous Indy 500 race. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video In English and Australian cricket, there is no greater prize. It is the symbol of success in one of sport's great rivalries. So, why the hype over one pocket-sized urn? We bring you a brief overview of early Ashes history, including the full version of the words inscribed on the side of the urn itself. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about the Ashes urn as the big series kicks off. What is the history of the Ashes urn? In August 1882, Australia defeated England in a cricket match played at The Oval in London. A mock obituary was printed in The Sporting Times stating: "In affectionate remembrance of English cricket which died at The Oval on 29th August 1882, R…

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Who has won the Ashes most? Head-to-head record and overall series results
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date: 2025-11-19T12:00:34.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Evergreen
subject: The Ashes
description: Your round-up of how many Ashes series victories have been recorded by England and Australia.
encoded: First played in 1882, the Ashes is cricket’s oldest international series – and to many it is the sport's greatest rivalry. England and Australia have done battle every couple of years since the late 19th century, alternating host country - aside from back-to-back series in Australia in 1886-87 and 1887-88 and in England in the 1970s. Being part of an Ashes-winning team can define a career. It is where cricketers become national heroes, and where legacies are so often defined - whether we look back to Bodyline, the Ball of the Century or Ben Stokes’s heroics in 2019. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about who has won the Ashes most in history. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video How many times have Australia won the Ashes? AUSTRALIA ASHES WINS – 34 Australia have won 34 Ashes series and 152 of the 361 Ashes Tests played overall. However, just 14 of Australia’s 34 series wins have come in England, and they have won only 30.1% of their Ashes Tests played in England, compared with 52.3% on home soil. The Aussies have not won a series in England since their triumph in 2001. That series marked the end of Australia’s most dominant Ashes period, which included four consecutive series wins in England and eight overall, starting with the success in 1989. …

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When is the next Ashes series? Dates, locations and venues
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date: 2025-11-19T11:20:41.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: Your complete guide to when the next Ashes series will be played, plus all the locations and venues.
encoded: Christmas starts early for cricket fans. The Ashes 2025/26 get under way in November and will be a constant throughout the festive period. Tours to Australia tend to be bruising experiences for England but there is a feeling that this one could be different. There is an aggression and confidence to Ben Stokes' squad that few touring groups before them have had, which, when combined with the talent they possess, could help them put an end to years of hurt in the hostile conditions down under. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Australia are proven winners, however, and will be desperate to avoid losing an Ashes series at home for the first time since 2010/11. After retaining the urn, the source of one of sport's greatest rivalries, thanks to a 2-2 draw in England in 2023, the Aussies will do all they can to keep hold of it this winter. RadioTimes.com rounds up everything we know about the next Ashes series including dates, locations and venues. When is the next Ashes series? The next Ashes series will start on Friday 21st November 2025 and could finish as late as Thursday 8th January 2026. The full schedule for all five Tests are below. Where is The Ashes held next? The Ashes 2025/26 will be held in Australia, meaning UK-based fans must prepare to have t…

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TMS Ashes expert Phil Tufnell reveals what England must do this week to win in Australia
type: item
date: 2025-11-17T13:18:26.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: The Ashes
description: Phil Tufnell believes England must embrace the hostile conditions in Australia if they are to win the Ashes.
encoded: England must embrace the hostile conditions in Australia as making a strong start is crucial to their hopes of winning the Ashes this winter, according to Test Match Special commentator Phil Tufnell. The five-match Test series gets under way at the Optus Stadium in Perth this week, where Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's side will look to lay a marker. Australia are without captain Pat Cummins and seamer Josh Hazlewood for the first Test, while England quick Mark Wood was given the go-ahead to play after a precautionary scan on his hamstring. That is a major boost for the tourists, who are searching for their first win Down Under since 2011/12 and just their sixth since the Second World War. Ashes series tend to start in dramatic fashion – be it a booming Zak Crawley cover drive, Rory Burns's golden duck, or Steve Harmison's first ball wide to slip – in what often sets the tone for the rest of the series. "I won't be watching the first ball, I've seen too many," said Tufnell. "I played when Phillip DeFreitas bowled a nice delivery outside off and Michael Slater carved it over point for a one-bounce four." On making a strong start, he added: "It's going to be crucial, of course it is. England will really want to put the old flag in the ground and get off to a great start. "If you go Down Under, you want to get off to a good start. You want to put pressure on. You want to get them scratching their heads and wandering around, the opposing team. That little bit of disharmony. "I think it's going to be full throttle, it really is. I don't think there's going to be a backwards step from either side with those pace bowlers, the way we bat, the likes of Travis Head and those guys. "I think it's going to be X-certificate but if we can get over the line or put in a really good performance, if we can nick that first Test match, wow. It'll go a hell of a long way to building that confidence in the side. You feel a bit taller walking around Australia. You just get that bit of sw…

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Phil Tufnell backs England's Ashes secret weapon against Australia after Mark Wood injury news
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date: 2025-11-13T16:00:44.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: News
description: England are sweating on the fitness of one bowler but another could be their star...
encoded: Gus Atkinson can be England's secret weapon against Australia in The Ashes, according to BBC TMS commentator Phil Tufnell, as the tourists sweat Mark Wood's fitness. Wood has gone for precautionary scans after feeling a tightness in his hamstring on the first day of England's only warm-up match against the England Lions, which was the 35-year-old's first competitive game in nine months following surgery on his knee. The ECB's initial statement suggested they expect the Durham quick to bowl in two days' time, but with a little more than a week to go until the first Test at the Optus Stadium, in Perth, it is far from ideal that a key member of their pace attack, whose career has been marred by injury issues, could be a doubt for the opener. "I'm afraid it might be one of those tours," said Tufnell in response to the news concerning Wood. "Australia tours are gruelling. You know, not only physically but mentally as well. I think it's going to need the whole squad to play their part." He added: "That is concerning news, but let's just keep fingers crossed that it's just a little bit of stiffness and they can get him ready because I'm pretty well 100% sure he'll be playing that first test, if he's ready to go." Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have taken a fast bowling arsenal down under with them – Wood, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, and Brydon Carse can all bowl 90 mph-plus, while the skipper himself has clocked the magic number in the past – but there have been suggestions, from Aussie stand-in captain Steve Smith among others, that England all-out pace attack would've been better suited to previous Ashes series and may not have success on the greener Australian pitches of recent years. There is indeed none of England's past swing kings, such as Jimmy Anderson or Chris Woakes, in the visitors' ranks but what, or rather who, the doubters, Smith included, appear to be overlooking is that they do have Atkinson. The Surrey seamer has made an outstanding start to his Test care…

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New Zealand v England on TV 2025: T20 and ODI series schedule, channel and live stream
type: item
date: 2025-10-17T08:00:46.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: discovery+
description: Your complete guide to how to watch the New Zealand v England T20 and ODI series, featuring TV schedule, times and more.
encoded: The Ashes are fast approaching but England's first stop in the Southern Hemisphere is a white-ball tour of New Zealand. Harry Brook, who is still finding his feet as captain after cutting his teeth in the summer against the West Indies and South Africa, leads a fairly new-look squad into three-match T20 and ODI series over the next few weeks. With the 2026 T20 World Cup on the horizon, the shorter format feels particularly important for Brook and coach Brendon McCullum. Watch New Zealand v England on Sky Sports The Black Caps will certainly offer a stern challenge – though veteran batter Kane Williamson is set to miss the T20s – and will be looking for a response to their recent T20 series defeat against Australia. It's rarely boring when England's white-ball side take to the field and their short stop in New Zealand could be the perfect appetiser for what is to come Down Under this winter. RadioTimes.com brings you the full schedule and the details on how to watch New Zealand v England. When is the New Zealand v England series? The New Zealand v England T20 series gets under way on Saturday 18th October 2025 and runs until Thursday 23rd October 2025. The ODI series will follow, running between Friday 26th October 2025 and Saturday 1st November 2025. In the UK, play begins at 7:15 am for the T20s and 1am for the ODIs. Check the full schedule below for specific details. How to watch New Zealand v England on TV The New Zealand v England series will be shown live on TNT Sports 1. There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass. You can also access TNT Sports via discovery+ and stream directly to your smart TV. New Zealand v England live stream online You can watch the match on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to…

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What channel is England v South Africa Women's Cricket World Cup 2025? Kick-off time, TV details and live stream
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date: 2025-10-02T11:00:53.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
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description: Check out how to watch England v South Africa in the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, including TV details and more.
encoded: England begin their Women's World Cup 2025 campaign against South Africa in Guwahati on Friday. It's a testing opener for Nat Sciver-Brunt and her side as though inconsistent, the Proteas have the talent to stun them on their day and will be keen to make an early statement. The group stages of the tournament in India and Sri Lanka will see the eight teams play each other before in a round robin format – with the top four progressing to the semi-finals. Coach Charlotte Edwards has made it clear that they are targetting reaching the last four, at a minimum, and will be keen to see them make a fast start to ensure they are not playing catch-up. Confidence is high after victories over Australia and India, the two favourites, in their warm-up matches but England have found performing under pressure difficult in recent years. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch England v South Africa in the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 on TV and online. What TV channel is England v South Africa on? England v South Africa will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket from 10am on Friday 3rd October 2025. Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month. Find out more about the best Sky packages Sky Sports customers can live stream the tournament via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription. How to live stream England v South Africa online Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription. You can also watch the match via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99). NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports. Check out more o…

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Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 on TV: Channel, schedule and live stream
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date: 2025-09-30T11:18:30.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: Sky
description: Your complete guide on how to watch the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 on TV and live stream, including full broadcast details.
encoded: The Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 will offer up a festival of ODI action across the autumn months – with 31 matches across 33 days. England head into their first tournament under captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and coach Charlotte Edwards after a shake-up ahead of the summer. The five-time winners will have their sights set on the trophy, but defending champions Australia are the clear favourites while co-hosts India will offer a stern challenge as they chase a first triumph on home soil. Watch Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 on Sky Sports The eight-team 50-over tournament begins with a round robin group stage before the top four teams progress into the semi-finals. When the best white-ball players in the game are all in one place, there are bound to be fireworks. The good news for cricket fans is that there is extensive coverage throughout the tournament. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about how to watch the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. When is the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025? The Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 starts on Tuesday 30th September and runs until the final on Sunday 2nd November. The tournament is being played in four Indian venues – Navi Mumbai, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Indore – and one in Sri Lanka – Colombo. How to watch the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 on TV and live stream You can watch the Women's Cricket World Cup live on Sky Sports. Games are split between Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket – mostly starting at 10am. Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month. Find out more about the best Sky packages Sky Sports customers can live stream the tournament via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription. You can also watch the action via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99). NOW can be streamed through …

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How to watch County Championship 2025: TV, YouTube and live stream
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date: 2025-09-19T12:00:01.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
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subject: TV
description: Check out the full County Championship 2025 TV schedule including start times, channel details and live stream information.
encoded: The summer of English cricket is drawing to a close with the final round of County Championship matches coming up. The four-day domestic red-ball competition may no longer hold the prominence it once did, but it is still seen as the purest form of the game by many. Nottinghamshire are in pole position to clinch the title following a last-gasp victory over reigning champions Surry by just 20 runs at the Oval. Watch County Championship 2025 on ECB.co.uk and your team's official YouTube channel Surrey have won three consecutive Division One titles and were the favourites to do so again, but trail Nottinghamshire by 15 points going into the final round of matches. Nottinghamshire require 10 points from their final fixture against Leicestershire to seal the deal. Defeat would open the door for a Surrey smash-and-grab victory. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about how to watch the County Championship 2025. When is the County Championship 2025? The County Championship ends with the final round of fixtures between Wednesday 24th September 2025 and Saturday 27th September 2025. How to watch the County Championship 2025 on TV and live stream Unfortunately, the County Championship 2025 will not be broadcast live on TV. However, all matches will be available to watch for free via the Match Centre on ECB.co.uk and through your team's official YouTube channel, which you can stream through smart TVs. Fans can also watch live on mobile or tablet through the England Cricket app. County Championship 2025 schedule All start 11am UK time. Subject to change. Round 15 – Wednesday 24th September to Saturday 27th September Division One Essex v Somerset (Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford) Hampshire v Surrey (Utilita Bowl) Nottinghamshire v Warwickshire (Trent Bridge) Worcestershire v Sussex (Visit Worcestershire New Road) Yorkshire v Durham (Headingley) Division Two Glamorgan v Lancashire (Sophia Gardens) Kent v Derbyshire (Spitfire Ground, Canterbury) Middlesex v Gloucest…

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Ireland v England on TV 2025: T20 series schedule, channel and live stream
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date: 2025-09-16T12:37:07.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: Sky
description: Your complete guide to how to watch the Ireland v England T20 series, featuring TV schedule, times and more.
encoded: England head to Ireland for the final act of the 2025 summer of international cricket. With Harry Brook and the other all-format players rested in preparation for the Ashes, Jacob Bethell is set to become England's youngest captain at the age of 21 as he leads the Three Lions in their first T20I series on the Emerald Isle. The two teams have only met twice in the format previously – a 2010 contest that ended in no result and Ireland's famous 2022 World Cup win. Watch Ireland v England 2025 on Sky Sports The visitors may be without a number of their star players but still boast a talent-packed squad that will be high on confidence after racking up their highest T20 score in a 146-run victory over South Africa last week. Ireland will hope to recapture some of the magic of their 2022 upset despite the absence of a number of key bowling options due to injuries. The hosts do boast some exciting batting options, however, including debutant Ben Calitz and big-hitting opener Ross Adair. RadioTimes.com brings you the full schedule and the details on how to watch Ireland v England. When is the Ireland v England series? The Ireland v England T20 series gets under way on Wednesday 17th September 2025 and runs until Sunday 21st September 2025. Play begins at 1:30pm in the UK for all three matches. Check the full schedule below for specific details. How to watch Ireland v England on TV The Ireland v England series will be shown live on Sky Sports. Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month. Find out more about the best Sky packages The final T20, on Sunday 14th September, will also be broadcast live on 5 and will be available to stream online. Ireland v England live stream online Sky Sports customers can live stream the series via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription. You can al…

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India v Pakistan cricket on TV 2025: Asia Cup channel and live stream
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date: 2025-09-12T12:00:23.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
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description: Your complete guide to how to watch India v Pakistan in the Asia Cup, featuring TV channel, times and more.
encoded: India and Pakistan renew their rivalry on Sunday as the two cricketing heavyweights meet in the UAE for their Asia Cup Group A showdown. It's the fixture that fans of both sides and the neutrals will have looked for first when the T20 tournament's full schedule was confirmed in July. One that, quite simply, means more than any other. India are the defending champions after claiming an eighth Asia Cup title in 2023 and made a stunning start to their defence – bowling out hosts UAE for 57 and then chasing the runs down in just 4.3 overs. Watch India v Pakistan on TNT Sports 1 Pakistan have not beaten their fierce rivals since 2022 and lost by six wickets the last time they met, in the Champions Trophy earlier this year. They head into the tournament on the back of a Tri-Series victory against Afghanistan and UAE but will have to raise their levels if they're to win the Asia Cup for a third time. Despite calls for it to be postponed due to political unrest, the game has been given the green light to go ahead so we could be in for another classic on Sunday. RadioTimes.com brings you the full schedule and the details on how to watch India v Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. How to watch India v Pakistan on TV India v Pakistan will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 from 3:15pm on Sunday 14th September. There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass. You can also access TNT Sports via discovery+ and stream directly to your smart TV. Check out the latest deals for TNT Sports India v Pakistan live stream online You can watch the match on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discov…

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Will India v Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match be postponed?
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date: 2025-09-11T17:05:46.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Cricket
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: discovery+
description: The two fierce rivals are set for a renewal on Sunday...
encoded: India v Pakistan is arguably cricket's greatest rivalry, outshining even Ashes foes England and Australia, and perhaps the fiercest in all of sport. Sunday will see another chapter written in the storied history between two of cricket's heavyweights when they meet in the group stages of the Asia Cup 2025. Both have been drawn in Group A, alongside hosts UAE and Oman, and will meet this weekend as they look to secure one of the two semi-final spots available. India have been the dominant force in matches between the pair in recent years and won the Asia Cup two years ago but Pakistan have side packed with white-ball talent and will be out to reclaim the bragging rights. When these two meet, cricket fans around the world stop to watch, but given rising political tensions between the two neighbours this year, will the match go ahead, or will it be postponed? RadioTimes.com brings you the latest information on the India v Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025. Will India v Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match be postponed? No, the Asia Cup 2025 Group A match between India and Pakistan is set to go ahead as planned. On Thursday, the Indian Supreme Court ruled against a petition that sought to cancel Sunday's T20 in the UAE due to the recent political unrest between the two countries. The match will go ahead as a result, while India and Pakistan could also meet in the final of the Asia Cup should they both get there. How to watch India v Pakistan on TV and online India v Pakistan will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 from 3:15pm on Sunday 14th September. There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass. You can also access TNT Sports via discovery+ and stream directly to your smart TV. Check out the latest deals for TNT Sports You can watch the match on TNT Spo…

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