'Obviously it sucks': Stokes calls for England pride As the hits keep coming for England, captain Ben Stokes is urging his players to rally in the last two Ashes Tests, starting at the MCG on Boxing Day. AAP · Dec 24, 2025
Stokes calls for ‘empathy’ for England players and pledges support for Duckett Ben Stokes said he was going through ‘probably the toughest time’ as captain as England make two changes for fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025
Jofra Archer ruled out for rest of Ashes as England's nightmare tour gets even worse Injury woes are back for the 30-year-old, who will sit out the final two Tests Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2025
Jofra Archer ruled out of remaining Ashes Tests in two England changes for Melbourne Jofra Archer has taken nine wickets in the opening three Tests of the series and shone with the bat, but Ben Stokes’s England will be without him in Melbourne and Sydney The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025
Australia retain Ashes as England suffer crushing series defeat England lose third Test by 82 runs as tour crumbles in record-equalling time Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025
Social cricket chain backed by Ben Stokes falls into administration The brand has closed one of its venues as a result The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025
Cricket-based chain Sixes falls into administration The brand, which counts Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Stuart Broad among its investors, will shut its Southampton venue as a result. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025
Travis Head scores second century of Ashes series to crush England hopes of remarkable comeback England are now battling to avoid an unwanted record following a difficult third day of the Test series Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025
Travis Head piles on pain with hometown hundred as Australia tighten grip on Ashes Opener hit his fourth century in four Tests at Adelaide Oval to help the hosts amass a 356-run lead and leave England’s hopes hanging by a thread The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025
Travis Head piles more misery on England as Australia edge closer to Ashes win Head struck a match-winning hundred in the first Test and another vital ton put his side in sight of an unassailable 3-0 lead The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025
Head hundred helps Aussies home in on Ashes retention Australia have a 3-0 Ashes series lead in sight after Travis Head's century helped them to stumps on day three in Adelaide at 4-271 and with a lead of 356 runs. AAP · Dec 19, 2025
Ashes 2025 live score: England’s hopes in tatters as Travis Head notches century to give Australia huge lead The tourists finished the first innings on 286 but a 142* from Travis Head means they trail by 356 runs at the end of day three The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer involved in heated exchange as England wilt in Ashes heat Stokes and Archer shared strong words as England tried to finish off Australia’s tail on day two in Adelaide The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
The Ashes: England hopes fading fast after latest batting capitulation Tourists trail by 158 in must-win third Test after collapsing again on day two despite perfect conditions amid more Snicko controversy Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025 England’s Ashes hopes melt away as Australian bowlers share spoils in the sun Tourists trail by 158 thanks to late stand from Stokes and Archer after Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon made impressive comebacks
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 England in dire trouble in Adelaide after another day of desperate batting Already 2-0 down after falling short in Perth and Brisbane, the tourists were found wanting for the third Test in a row.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 England batting collapse leaves Ashes hanging by a thread in Adelaide After defeats in Perth and Brisbane, England moved closer to an irretrievable 3-0 deficit as the top-order wilted in all too familiar fashion.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 England’s top-order toppled again to leave Ashes hopes on lifeline England crumbled to 59 for three at lunch.
AAP · Dec 18, 2025 Remember us: Lyon and Cummins return to taunt England England have slumped to 8-213 in reply to Australia's 371 after day two of the third Ashes Test, putting the hosts in the box seat to wrap up the series.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Ashes 2025 live score: Ben Stokes was not let down by England teammates, insists Marcus Trescothick England lost eight wickets for 213 runs in reply to Australia’s 371
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025 Khawaja and Carey rise up to fill the gaps as England squander Australia’s gifts With Steve Smith missing, the hosts shifted the Ashes pack and came up trumps amid all the discombobulation
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025 Jofra Archer steps up to show his true value lies beyond pundits’ stereotypes Two high-class spells on day one at Adelaide, while colleagues faltered, proved how misunderstood the England fast bowler is
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025 Usman Khawaja capitalises on unexpected Australia comeback as England battle hard to stay in Ashes Test Usman Khawaja was a late replacement for Steve Smith on day one of the third Ashes Test
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025 Alex Carey’s sparkling Ashes century steadies Australia after England strike early in heat The hosts edged the opening day in Adelaide but England could be positive after a standout spell from Jofra Archer, who took 3-29 in Australia’s 326-8
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Jofra Archer impresses but Alex Carey ensures Australia stay strong in Adelaide Australia ended the opening day of the third Test on 326-8 after winning the toss