Michael Vaughan sees ‘scars’ on Australia batters as England fight back in Ashes Former Australia coach Justin Langer called visiting captain Ben Stokes ‘a fit-and-strong freak’. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
Ashes begins with a bang after 19 wickets on dramatic day one give England early edge Ben Stokes took five wickets as England battled back in Perth, reducing Australia to 123 for 9 after Mitchell Starc had blasted out the tourists for 172 The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025
Ben Stokes leads ferocious England fightback as wickets tumble in wild start to Ashes England were bowled out for 172 – but then reduced the hosts to 123 for nine by stumps in Perth after their captain’s five-for The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
‘I made mistakes on TV, he made his on a field’: Panesar strikes back at Smith’s Mastermind jibe Australia’s first Test team announcement was overshadowed by Steve Smith’s extraordinary verbal attack on Monty Panesar The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025
Courageous opener, tireless quick to debut for Aussies Australia are set to blood two Test debutants in a Test for the first time since 2019 when Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett play in the Ashes opener. AAP · Nov 20, 2025
'So fresh' Green ready to be unleashed with ball Fit again after invasive back surgery, allrounder Cameron Green won't be on restricted overs as he bowls for the first time in a Test for almost two years. AAP · Nov 18, 2025
Ashes 2025-26: player-by-player guide to England and Australia squads Visitors have their strongest Ashes squad in years but face an Australian team brimming with experience The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025
Thanks Marnus: Green grateful for 'iconic' opportunity Cameron Green will always be proud of his stint as a Test No.3 for Australia -- and if he gets the chance again, it will be with a nod to Marnus Labuschagne. AAP · Nov 14, 2025
Cameron Green stakes Ashes claim with strong all-round showing in Sheffield Shield Western Australian hits 94 and bowls injury-free spell, with one more day of action to impress before Australian XI is named The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2025
England beware: Green posts important pre-Ashes knock A timely 94 has all but rubber stamped Cameron Green's spot for the first Ashes Test against England, with his bowling also looming as a crucial weapon. AAP · Nov 13, 2025
Green finds form with bat for Western Australia Allrounder Cameron Green is in position to make a big total after making an unbeaten 49 for Western Australia, but Queensland hold the upper hand. AAP · Nov 12, 2025
Australia’s ‘old blokes’ rally together for the Ashes chasing one last demolition of England Australia’s Ashes squad contains only one player – Cameron Green – younger than 30 years old but that does not mean this battle-hardened Test team are over the hill just yet The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
Webster takes five on tough day for his Test chances Beau Webster has done everything in his power to keep his Test spot, taking five wickets for Tasmania against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield. AAP · Nov 11, 2025
Renshaw plunders century, Green returns to bowling Queensland's Matt Renshaw enhanced his Test recall claims with a century as Cameron Green had a successful return to the bowling crease for Western Australia. AAP · Nov 11, 2025
AAP · Nov 11, 2025 Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes Cricket legend Greg Chappell has urged Australian selectors to pick Jake Weatherald as a specialist opener, instead using Marnus Labuschagne at No.3.
AAP · Nov 10, 2025 Green to bowl with changed action ahead of Perth Test Cameron Green is ready for his toughest bowling workload in more than 12 months, revealing the subtle changes he has made to his action after back surgery.
AAP · Nov 8, 2025 Cummins ramps up bowling for NSW in encouraging sign Australia captain Pat Cummins has bowled at full pace in the NSW nets as he aims to return for the second Test of the Ashes.
AAP · Nov 7, 2025 Former Test captain's advice for axed Sam Konstas Former Australia captain Mark Taylor believes Sam Konstas will earn a Test recall if he ditches the ramp shot and goes back to what initially earned him a spot.
AAP · Nov 7, 2025 Tassie Test aspirant's 'pinch yourself' moment Jake Weatherald feared playing for Australia was out of reach when dropped by South Australia, but a move to Tasmania has him on the verge of a Test debut.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025 Australia v England: Player-by-player guide to Ashes squads — and our combined XI England are hoping to win a Test on Australian soil for the first time since 2011 as they face their fiercest rivals
The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2025 Squad ratings: how much each Australia player can influence the Ashes series With captain Pat Cummins injured, it’s up to five-star stand-in Steve Smith, among others, to lead from the front when the series begins in Perth
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025 Ben Stokes branded ‘Cocky Captain Complainer’ by Australian media as he arrives for Ashes showdown Ben Stokes has been targeted by the Australian media with just over two weeks until the Ashes gets underway
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025 Welcome to Australia – media hit out at Ben Stokes on his arrival for the Ashes The build-up has begun in earnest to the first Test in Perth later this month.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2025 Australia keep options open with Ashes squad selection containing few surprises The lineup for the Perth Test appears to be locked in after a question at the top of the order was answered and the dominoes tumbled further down
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025 Australia recall Marnus Labuschagne for Ashes with three uncapped players in first Test squad Tasmania’s Weatherald or Labuschagne will replace the dropped Sam Konstas at the top of the order