Ollie Pope confident he can deliver under pressure for England Pope reeled off confident knocks of 100 and 90 in the three-day warm-up against England Lions. The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025
Ollie Pope believes pressure on England place will push him to deliver in Ashes Ollie Pope believes the pressure of defending his England spot amid constant speculation about his future will motivate him to improve his poor Ashes record The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2025
Doggett 'ready to go' as Hazlewood's Test replacement Former Australia star Jason Gillespie believes Brendan Doggett, who he coached at South Australia, can make an instant impact on debut in the Ashes. AAP · Nov 16, 2025
Australia set to face Bazball 2.0 in Ashes summer Australian players have noticed some differences in England's Bazball approach in recent series, as opposed to their all-out assault with the bat ahead of 2023. AAP · Nov 16, 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
Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes opener but England’s Mark Wood is fit Michael Neser has been added to Australia’s first Test squad that is already missing Pat Cummins, while England’s Mark Wood is available after being cleared of hamstring injury The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2025
From Harmison to Starc, more first-ball folklore awaits Mitchell Starc says he has never heard a louder roar at the Gabba than when he bowled himself into Ashes folklore by dismissing Rory Burns in 2021-22. AAP · Nov 14, 2025
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in second ODI as tour continues despite bombing The three-game series is being played out amid the fallout from a suicide bombing earlier this week The Independent UK · Nov 14, 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
Ollie Pope locks down England No3 spot for the Ashes with hundred against the Lions Former vice captain was under pressure for his place ahead of an assured innings Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025
The Guardian and Qantas bowl into the Ashes with a new special edition podcast and expanded multimedia coverage for this year’s iconic tournament Sponsored by Qantas, the Guardian is launching Ashes Weekly - a brand new special edition podcast to deepen Guardian Sport’s commitment to covering the 2025/26 Test series. The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025
Who is your favourite cricketer in the history of the men’s Ashes? Our 51 judges have picked Shane Warne, Don Bradman and Ian Botham as their top three. Who gets your vote? The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025
James Anderson drops Ashes verdict as he pinpoints Australia ‘cracks’ for England to ‘expose’ James Anderson assessed how Australia and England are shaping up ahead of the Ashes The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025 Joe Root splutters but Ollie Pope prospers in England’s Ashes warm-up Joe Root and Harry Brook were out cheaply but Ollie Pope scored 100 as England were all out for 426 in their first innings in their Ashes warmup
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025 Numbers crunched: how the votes were cast in the Guardian’s men’s Ashes top 100 Australians dominate at the very top of our list but the overall numbers are split evenly and England lead the way for all-rounders
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The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025 Joe Root and Harry Brook struggle in England’s pre-Ashes warm-up The Test side’s middle-order duo fell cheaply after Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley ran up an opening stand of 182 against England Lions
AAP · Nov 14, 2025 England go Bazball but Root and Brook miss out England star Joe Root is yet to score a Test century in Australia, and he was out for just one despite the team's strong platform in their warm-up match.
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025 The Ashes: Armchair guide to this winter’s series England head Down Under looking to reclaim the urn, starting in Perth next week.
AAP · Nov 13, 2025 'I could hardly walk': Webster's brave road to Test gun On the cusp of playing his first Ashes series, Beau Webster is proud of how he transformed into a genuine allrounder after overcoming tough initial hurdles.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025 Josh Tongue: ‘I’m an introvert but things change when I step on the pitch’ England quick is happy to let his cricket do the talking after coming back stronger from long-term injuries but, he tells Simon Burnton, being part of this Ashes squad in Australia is incredible
Evening Standard · Nov 13, 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 Ben Stokes fit and firing for the Ashes after starring in warm-up match England captain returned after injuring his shoulder in July
The Guardian - UK · 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