Matt Roller

Senior correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

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Fast-forward Brook sets tempo in thrilling Ashes curtain-raiser

England batter ignites Ashes hopes with trademark counterattack in Perth

21-Nov-2025•Matt Roller

Live Report - Stunning Head century gives Australia 1-0 lead

All the updates, stats, colour and more from the first Test between Australia and England at Perth Stadium

21-Nov-2025 • Updated on 22-Nov-2025•Matt Roller

England hold off on naming final XI for Perth Test

Ben Stokes waiting for final look at pitch before making call on all-pace attack

20-Nov-2025•Matt Roller

Lee: Give Doggett the new ball ahead of Boland

The former quick said Boland could seam it "off ice" and not having to wait could help the debutant

20-Nov-2025•Matt Roller

Australia's injuries fuel English optimism but task ahead is huge

The home side have handed out two debuts for the first time since 2019 while there remains much interest in the Perth pitch

20-Nov-2025•Matt Roller

England's Ashes squad have pace in abundance, but do they have the miles?

England are banking on their young fast bowlers, but can they pit raw speed against Australia's experienced attack?

15-Nov-2025•Matt Roller

IPL beckons as Jonny Bairstow extends time at Yorkshire's helm

Championship captain resists temptation to become T20 specialist, but could miss early fixtures if selected in IPL auction

13-Nov-2025•Matt Roller

Harry Brook is going to the Ashes with a clear mind, but how will he fare there?

He hasn't done well in limited-overs cricket down under, but given his phenomenal Test numbers, it's going to be fascinating to see how he goes in the Ashes

12-Nov-2025•Matt Roller

Peter Moores set to take Rockets job after Andy Flower departure

Nottinghamshire head coach favourite to step up, with Adam Voges in talks to join as assistant

10-Nov-2025•Matt Roller

Birmingham Phoenix appoint Shane Bond as men's head coach

Bond, who replaces Daniel Vettori, played at Edgbaston for Warwickshire in 2002

05-Nov-2025•Matt Roller

Stokes signals 2027 Ashes intent with two-year England deal

ECB confirms central contracts for 26 players, with four more on development deals

04-Nov-2025•Matt Roller

Finisher Banton is back where he started as career comes full-circle

Somerset batter has had a rollercoaster six years, but is seeking to make a new role his own

16-Oct-2025•Matt Roller

Cook calls on England to back Pope for Ashes

Former captain says retaining the incumbent over Bethell is the "sensible" decision

15-Oct-2025•Matt Roller

TNT Sports turn to cycling and rugby commentators for UK Ashes coverage

Broadcaster unveils plans for hybrid commentary model ahead of next month's five-Test series

14-Oct-2025•Matt Roller

Cox to leave England Lions tour early after lucrative ILT20 contract

Batter set to link up with Dubai Capitals in December but hopes to impress during Ashes warm-up fixture

13-Oct-2025•Matt Roller

Bethell bids for NZ highlights reel to stake Ashes claim

Young batter has opportunity to build narrative ahead of England's defining campaign in November

13-Oct-2025•Matt Roller

Brook: Cummins' Ashes doubts 'play into England's hands'

Vice-captain plans to stay in the moment as seminal tour of Australia looms

10-Oct-2025•Matt Roller

NSW chair joins Trent Rockets board as Hundred deals near completion

Surrey and Reliance intend to finalise Oval Invincibles deal imminently after lengthy process

07-Oct-2025•Matt Roller

Andy Flower replaces Justin Langer as London Spirit head coach

Reunited with RCB director Mo Bobat after making the switch from Trent Rockets

03-Oct-2025•Matt Roller

The Wizard that Was: Chris Woakes bows out as ultimate team man

Double-World Cup winner and Ashes star, but Woakes' everyman qualities were his defining trait

01-Oct-2025•Matt Roller

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