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 Independent UK · Nov 6, 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 Guardian - AU · 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 Independent UK · 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 Guardian - AU · 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 The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
Ashes bolter unlikely to play as Labuschagne returns Jake Weatherald has beaten out Matt Renshaw for a spot in Australia's 15-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth, with selectors keeping their options open. AAP · Nov 5, 2025
India's relief as star quick exits T20s for Ashes prep After destroying India with the white ball, star Australia quick Josh Hazlewood will play for NSW in an ideal preparation for the Ashes. AAP · Nov 1, 2025
WA and bad light deny South Australia in Perth Cameron Green faced an invaluable 108 balls for Western Australia in Perth as they held on to draw with South Australia in the Sheffield Shield. AAP · Oct 31, 2025
Doggett claims six to mount case as back-up quick Brendan Doggett has taken six wickets for the innings in his first Sheffield Shield match of the summer, making his a case to be back-up quick for the Ashes. AAP · Oct 29, 2025
Green held back from bowling as WA take charge Western Australia have gone to stumps at 0-87 in reply to South Australia's 215 on the opening day of their Shield match, where Cameron Green is not bowling. AAP · Oct 28, 2025
Webster's clear mindset key to securing Ashes Test spot Allrounder Beau Webster returns from injury for Tasmania in a battle to retain his Test spot but with a methodology that ensures the pressure won't faze him. AAP · Oct 27, 2025
Crunch time nears for Australia as selectors try to fit Ashes batting puzzle pieces together Plot twists have thrown up more uncertainty over which six batters will be included in the hosts’ squad just under a month out from the first Test The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2025
Hoodoo ended as Marsh leads Aussies to win over India India's eight-match winning streak in ODI cricket has come to a crushing end after being thumped by Australia in a rain-affected clash in Perth. AAP · Oct 19, 2025
AAP · Oct 19, 2025 Webster back bowling, on track for timely Shield return Australia's selectors will name the squad for the first Ashes Test after the next Sheffield Shield round, and Tasmania now expect Beau Webster to return for it.
AAP · Oct 18, 2025 Selectors look on positive side for Green's Ashes role Chief selector George Bailey has had his say on Cameron Green's side soreness, Pat Cummins' Ashes availability, and if Marnus Labuschagne could open again.
AAP · Oct 17, 2025 Labuschagne answers SOS after Green's injury scare Marnus Labuschagne has been handed an ODI lifeline after star allrounder Cameron Green experienced side pain at training this week.
AAP · Oct 13, 2025 Warner says Konstas still the man for his old spot David Warner believes Sam Konstas should be the man to open for Australia in the Ashes, believing Marnus Labuschagne is best suited returning at No.3.
AAP · Oct 10, 2025 Cummins 'a lot more optimistic' for first Test Pat Cummins could soon learn if he will be fit for the first Ashes Test, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent his captain is still a chance to play.
AAP · Oct 7, 2025 NSW post vital away Shield win as Test aspirants fail NSW have caused a massive boilover to open the Sheffield Shield season, beating Western Australia by 74 runs at the WACA.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2025 Ruthless Australia crush New Zealand by six wickets in first T20I Over-by-over report: Australia crushed the Black Caps in the first of the three-match Twenty20 series at Bay Oval in Tauranga. Join Angus Fontaine
AAP · Sep 5, 2025 Room for two: allrounders target Ashes double trouble Cameron Green and Beau Webster are Test incumbents, but both insist they can stay in the top six when Green returns to the bowling crease for the Ashes.
AAP · Jul 30, 2025 Big-hitting Owen receives another Aussie call-up Hobart Hurricanes hero Mitch Owen has been rewarded for a superb T20 debut by being called into Australia's ODI squad to face South Africa.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2025 Australia end West Indies tour unbeaten after completing T20 series clean sweep Australia completed a flawless tour of the Caribbean with a three-wicket victory over West Indies in the fifth T20 to seal a series sweep in St Kitts
The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2025 Mitch Owen shines on debut to power Australia to T20 victory over West Indies Debutant blasts six sixes in match-turning half-century as Australia defeat West Indies by three wickets in the first T20 international at Sabina Park