EXPLAINED: 5 - The Real Truth

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.

AAP · Nov 7, 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

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

Weatherald falls for duck, Webster returns in Shield

After Beau Webster had a mixed day in the field for Tasmania, fellow Test hopeful Jake Weatherald was dismissed for a duck against Victoria.

AAP · Oct 28, 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

Tiger opener blazes timely runs in Test reminder

Jake Weatherald has sent an authoritative reminder to Australian Test selectors with a blazing innings to catapult Tasmania into the box seat against WA.

AAP · Oct 16, 2025

Test hopefuls struggle, WA on top at tricky Bellerive

Jake Weatherald and Cameron Bancroft both missed chance to apply pressure for Ashes selection as 14 wickets fell on the opening day in Hobart.

AAP · Oct 15, 2025

Weatherald makes more runs as Tassie draw Shield game

Tasmania opener Jake Weatherald scored a second fifty for the match as the Tigers comfortably batted for a Sheffield Shield draw against Queensland.

AAP · Oct 7, 2025

Smooth as: Silk and Weatherald shine as Tigers rally

Jake Weatherald and Jordan Silk have rescued Tasmania after three early wickets on day one of their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland.

AAP · Oct 4, 2025