Few cricketers understand the rollercoaster of emotions that come with being part of an
\nAshes series quite like Steven Finn. Whille he made over 120 appearances for his country,
\ntaking over 250 wickets, it was his battles with Australia that defined his career.
\nAged just 21, he played a key role in England’s historic 2010 Ashes win over their fiercest
\nrivals – their first victory down under since the 1980s – and went on to be part of three
\nAshes winning sides. But there was a darker side to his career.
\nIn 2014, Finn was sent home from Australia during the calamitous 5-0 series defeat after
\nhe lost his confidence and his bowling action fell apart. He was adamant that it wouldn’t be
\nthe end of his England career though; after fighting to overcome his demons and regain
\nhis place in the side, he played a key role as England regained the urn in 2015.<\/p>\n
With the help of the candid diaries he kept at the time, The Ashes Files is a raw and eye-
\nopening look at life as an elite international cricketer. It’s a story of elation and pain,<\/p>\n
hitting rock bottom and battling back, and what it’s really like to go to war with England’s
\noldest foe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ahead of the 2025 series, three time England Ashes winner Steven Finn reveals what it’s
\nreally like to be an elite international cricketer playing against the old enemy: Australia<\/p>\n
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