MYSTERIOUS: 2 - What They Never Told You

Cummins feeling good for Gabba, but rest may be needed

Pat Cummins says his return to bowling has gone better than expected, with Australia's captain still eying off a return for the second Ashes Test.

AAP · 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

If he farts it's a headline: Bailey feels for Konstas

Sam Konstas could still be given time against England's attack in tour matches this summer, as Steve Waugh says the opener needs time with NSW to find his game.

AAP · Nov 5, 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 18, 2025

Ashes hopeful starts new audition with one-day century

NSW batsman Kurtis Patterson, considered an outsider for an Ashes berth, has posted a century in a one-day loss to Tasmania.

AAP · Sep 16, 2025

Pat Cummins diagnosed with back problem but expected to be fit for Ashes opener

The Ashes gets under way in Perth on November 21.

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

Tasmanian challenging Sam Konstas for Test spot

Teenage opener Sam Konstas is fighting to keep his spot for the Ashes, while Tasmanian Jake Weatherald is pressing his claims for an Ashes debut.

AAP · Aug 7, 2025

McSweeney the shining star as Sri Lanka A secure draw

The Australia A-Sri Lanka A four-day clash in Darwin has ended in a draw, but Nathan McSweeney can be proud of his work with the Ashes on the horizon.

AAP · Jul 16, 2025

Australia lose stability without batting axis but could find a future against West Indies

A new era begins with Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne both missing from the XI as Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis take their place for the first Test

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2025

Marnus Labuschagne axed by Australia after World Test Championship final defeat

Having been promoted to open against South Africa at Lord’s, Labuschagne will miss out in the first Test against the West Indies next week

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025