SHOCKING: 26 - What They Never Told You

Point to prove: Wood's thunderbolts make Aussies jump

Star England veteran Mark Wood has been able to reach speeds in excess of 150km/h as the tourists' blitzed through Australia's batting line-up.

AAP · Nov 21, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2025

Australia close on 123-9 after England skittled for 172: Ashes first Test, day one – as it happened

Mitchell Starc took seven wickets before Ben Stokes inspired England’s fightback on a remarkable day in Perth

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025

Brett Lee fondly recalls 2005 Ashes despite Australia losing the urn to England

England hit back from losing the Lord’s curtain-raiser to claim a 2-1 win.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

Ashes 2025-26 series preview: England vs Dad's Army for the Urn!

Ben Stokes is desperate to unleash his seriously fast bowling attack against one of the oldest Test sides ever

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025

A decade since Dad died, cricket has become a reminder of his love for us

With each series (and what is more exciting than the Ashes at home?) the place gets expanded with new memories forged from the old ones

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025

Ashes 2025-26: key battles that could decide the urn’s next destination

Australia and England could win or lose in a number of critical areas including Joe Root’s ability to fend off Pat Cummins and which No 5 will shine brightest

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025

Ashes 2025/26 First Test Prediction: Australia to make winning start in Perth

Jonathan Doidge has run the rule over the best Ashes betting odds on the series opener.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

Ben Stokes calls upcoming Ashes 'biggest series' of his England captaincy

Billed as a battle that will define the legacy of the entire 'Bazball' era

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025

How to watch the Ashes: Start times, TV channel, live stream and third Test highlights

England face a tall order to recover after back-to-back defeats

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025