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HISTORICAL FACTS: 27 - Caught on Camera

Australia legend axed from Ashes TV coverage

Glenn McGrath has been dropped from his commentary role with Australian broadcaster ABC

The Independent UK

Stokes’ England have reminded us all that cricket is meant to be fun

Bazball has been infuriating at times but never forget how bad England were before the Brendon McCullum era

The Guardian - UK

Starc says Australia players upset at Ashes opener’s move from ‘Gabbatoir’ to Perth

Mitchell Starc said: ‘They don’t listen – we would have liked Brisbane,’ of the decision to play the opening Ashes Test in Perth and not at the Gabba

The Guardian - UK

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How to watch The Ashes 2025/26 – Australia vs England test matches

The Ashes kick-off this week — here's how you can watch from anywhere in the world

Shoaib Bashir a surprise inclusion in England squad for first Ashes Test

England have hedged their bets two days out from the start of the Ashes by naming a 12-man squad for the first Test, with Shoaib Bashir a surprise inclusion

The Guardian - UK

England confirm squad for first Ashes Test as Shoaib Bashir included

England are keeping their options open ahead of Friday

Evening Standard

Booker prize winners, rap hits and Ryder Cups: interpreting the Ashes omens

History shows that surprisingly random factors can have an impact on whether England or Australia lift the urn

The Guardian - UK

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England’s two options to seize huge Ashes opportunity against vulnerable Australia

With the hosts missing captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood for the first Test, now is the time for England to press every big red button they can as they chase a first Ashes win down under since 2011

The Independent UK

Ashes 2025 live: First Test starts in early hours as Smith takes swipe at Panesar’s Mastermind outing

England eye a first away Ashes victory since 2010-11, with Australia hit by injuries to Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood

The Independent UK

England names speedsters for first Ashes Test

England firebrand quicks Mark Wood and Jofra Archer have been named in the 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth.

AAP

Gus Atkinson happy to fly under the radar ahead of first Ashes experience

Atkinson has attracted little attention in the build-up to Friday’s first Test.

The Independent UK

Australian cricket great Glenn McGrath dropped by the ABC over betting agency links

National broadcaster says it has ‘mutually parted ways’ with the former fast bowler, who was due to commentate the Ashes

The Guardian - AU

New faces put pep in Starc's step ahead of Ashes opener

Mitchell Starc will miss his fast-bowling mates Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, but has backed Australia's replacements to fire in the Ashes.

AAP

I can’t remember ever being so confident at the start of an away Ashes series

Australia have big injuries and concerns over their top order: if England start well in Perth they can win back the Ashes

The Guardian - UK

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AAP

Joe Root plays it cool in Ashes century quest

Star England veteran Joe Root averages a paltry 35.68 across 14 Tests in Australia, and the pressure will be on him to produce an Ashes century in Perth.

The Guardian - AU

Why Australia will win v why England can win: two Guardian cricket writers make their Ashes cases

No 1-ranked Australia are favourites on home soil but through a forest of caveats for England, there is still a path to the urn

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes the thunder god primed for Ashes series that may change his Australian legacy

Perth has some good memories for England captain at the culmination of a four-year project cast in his aggressive image

The Independent UK

England given major Ashes fitness boost after injury scare

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The Guardian - UK

Mark Wood declared fit for first Ashes Test as England seamers ‘lick their lips’ at surface

Mark Wood is fully fit and available for selection in the first Ashes Test, having come through an extended spell of bowling at full pace in the Perth Stadium nets

The Independent UK

‘Absolutely rapid’ Mark Wood hands England boost before Ashes opener

There is renewed optimism in the camp that the quickest bowler in the country could be ready for Friday’s Perth opener

The Independent UK

Mark Wood ‘absolutely rapid’ in England nets boost ahead of first Ashes Test

There is renewed optimism in the camp that the quickest bowler in the country could be ready for what is expected to be a fast and furious surface.

AAP

Ashes is all about heroes and villains: Alex Carey

Alex Carey says Ashes cricket is all about heroes and villains as he braces to face England just two years after his controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow.

The Independent UK

‘I’m praying for them’: Why England’s Ashes may hinge on Perth opener

INTERVIEW: ‘If you go 1-0 down in Australia, you’re generally toast,’ explains Ashes winner Chris Tremlett as England aim to win down under for the first time since 2011. By Richard Edwards

The Guardian - UK

Bazball faces its ultimate test as England eye golden Ashes chance

England have a clearly defined identity and optimism, but still need to compete in a manner that earns Australia’s respect

AAP

Tassie teammates in battle for one Ashes spot

Teammates for Tasmania, Beau Webster and Jake Weatherald will be locked in a battle to play for Australia in the first Test of the Ashes.

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