Cricket
Steve Smith casts doubt over 2027 Ashes future
The Australian great says the 2028 LA Olympics now outranks the Ashes on his priority list, refusing to commit to England amid a stellar Test record.
Ashes
Hampshire Sued ECB Over 2023 Ashes Venue Snub
The Guardian reveals Hampshire took legal action against the ECB after losing a 2023 Ashes Test to Yorkshire, with the board later paying around £1m in damages.
ECB-Hampshire legal row shapes 2027 Ashes venues
A legal dispute over 2023 Ashes venue allocation, which saw the ECB pay Hampshire about £1m in damages, explains why 2027 lacks a northern Test.