England take Mark Wood gamble in Ashes first Test squad X-factor bowler Wood looks set to be part of a five-man pace attack for the series opener in Perth The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025
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 · Nov 19, 2025
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 · Nov 19, 2025
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 - AU · Nov 18, 2025
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 Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025
‘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 Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
X-factor Jofra Archer primed to unleash on Aussies Jofra Archer put Steve Smith in a world of pain in 2019, and he's on track to get another crack at the Australian star in the first Ashes Test in Perth. AAP · Nov 15, 2025
Mark Wood in the clear, Pope goes Bazball crazy Ollie Pope tuned up for the first Ashes Test with hard-hitting knocks of 100 and 90 in England's only warm up match at Lilac Hill. AAP · Nov 15, 2025
Jimmy Anderson pins Aussies as Ashes favourites Pace bowling great James Anderson feels Australia are favourites to win the Ashes as fellow England quick Steven Finn pinpointed Steve Smith as the key danger AAP · Nov 14, 2025
England suffer injury scare to key fast bowler during Ashes warm-up Quick bowled eight overs on his return to the side before leaving the field Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025
England reveal Ashes blueprint only for Mark Wood injury scare to threaten ripping it up England captain Ben Stokes announced his readiness for the Ashes with six wickets on the first day of their in-house warm-up game The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025
Mark Wood suffers Ashes scare as Ben Stokes comes back firing Captain Stokes’ six wickets against the England Lions were overshadowed by a hamstring problem for paceman Wood. The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025
England quick suffers injury scare in Ashes warm-up England's hopes of unleashing Mark Wood for the first Ashes Test in Perth have taken a major hit after the star veteran suffered an injury scare. AAP · Nov 13, 2025
England's need for speed may not suit the Ashes: Smith Steve Smith has indicated he'd rather face England's speedsters this Ashes rather than James Anderson and Stuart Broad, given Australia's lively pitches. AAP · Nov 13, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025 England touch down in Perth but sleepy Lilac Hill is an unlikely Ashes starting point England’s Test team have now all arrived in Australia, but with 11 days to go until battle commences their preparation seems a little underwhelming
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025 Chris Woakes happy as Australia give up ‘Gabbatoir’ factor in Ashes opener The now-retired seamer feels the revised running order gives England a boost for this winter’s series.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2025 Ben Stokes signals 2027 Ashes readiness by signing new two-year central contract Ben Stokes has signalled his desire to play in the 2027 Ashes at home after signing a new two-year central contract with England
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Mark Wood reveals key change in England team from previous disastrous Ashes tour The fast bowler is set to return to action as England bid to win in Australia for the first time in 15 years
AAP · Nov 4, 2025 Life won't be easy for English bodies on harder wickets England must weigh up how to manage their pace cartel through the Ashes, with Mitchell Starc warning the harder Australian surfaces take a toll on the body.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2025 Mark Wood: ‘We’re going to the Ashes with an Australia blueprint to put their batters under pressure’ The fast bowler tells Donald McRae that England have confidence and belief as he prepares for what could be his final series against the old foe
The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2025 Jofra Archer and Mark Wood give England a lift after epic ODI failure The batting statistics in New Zealand make for grim reading but England’s fast bowlers are slowly gearing up for the Ashes
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025 England’s recurring issue exposed again by New Zealand in final international before Ashes The tourists were beaten by two wickets in Wellington.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025 Harry Brook frustrated with England batting in ODI series defeat by New Zealand In eight overseas ODIs in 2025 England have not batted out their 50-over allotment seven times.
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025 England captain makes frank admission after New Zealand defeat IN FULL
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025 Harry Brook bemoans England’s lack of runs as they lose series to New Zealand England capitulated to 175 all out in 36 overs at Hamilton.