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Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders

Jake Weatherald says he felt for England as they fumbled a handful of catches in a sloppy final session on day two of the second Ashes Test.

AAP · Dec 5, 2025

England feel sting of familiar Ashes pain on day of missed chances in Brisbane

Ben Stokes’ side dropped five catches as Australia blazed into a lead of 44 with four wickets remaining

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

Joe Root backs England to bounce back after costly ‘mistakes’ hand Ashes advantage to Australia

England dropped five catches on day two of the second Test in Brisbane

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

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'Third-grade' Carse off canvas to keep England in Ashes

England's woeful catching cost them in the second Test at the Gabba, with paceman Brydon Carse getting some redemption after a tough day.

AAP · Dec 5, 2025

England rue five dropped catches as Australia build lead in second Ashes Test

Shelled catches frustrated England’s bowlers as Australia ended day two with a 44-run lead after half-centuries for Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025

England toil despite Will Jacks’ moment of magic in second Ashes Test

Jacks took a stunning catch to dismiss Steve Smith but England dropped a host of other chances as Australia pulled ahead in Brisbane.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

England fighting to keep Australia in check as bowlers toil

The hosts made serious inroads on England’s 334 as they feasted on some wayward fare with the pink ball.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

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Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test

The second Ashes Test has begun with Mitchell Starc and Joe Root standing up for their respective sides.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025

Pat Cummins gives himself ‘half a chance’ of playing second Ashes Test

Australia captain Cummins missed the first Test with a back injury

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

Why Jamie Smith was given out in controversial second innings decision

Smith was judged to have made contact with the ball after a DRS review

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

Top Test bat in disbelief after falling to Starc again

Joe Root has now gone 29 Test innings without scoring a century in Australia, and the pressure on him will be intense during the Gabba Ashes Test.

AAP · Nov 22, 2025

Joe Root plays it cool in Ashes century quest

Star England veteran Joe Root averages a paltry 35.68 across 14 Tests in Australia, and the pressure will be on him to produce an Ashes century in Perth.

AAP · Nov 18, 2025

England given major Ashes fitness boost after injury scare

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The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

Mark Wood declared fit for first Ashes Test as England seamers ‘lick their lips’ at surface

Mark Wood is fully fit and available for selection in the first Ashes Test, having come through an extended spell of bowling at full pace in the Perth Stadium nets

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025

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The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

‘Absolutely rapid’ Mark Wood hands England boost before Ashes opener

There is renewed optimism in the camp that the quickest bowler in the country could be ready for Friday’s Perth opener

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

Mark Wood ‘absolutely rapid’ in England nets boost ahead of first Ashes Test

There is renewed optimism in the camp that the quickest bowler in the country could be ready for what is expected to be a fast and furious surface.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025

Bazball faces its ultimate test as England eye golden Ashes chance

England have a clearly defined identity and optimism, but still need to compete in a manner that earns Australia’s respect

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 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

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The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025

5 things we learned after England’s limited-overs tour of New Zealand

Three top-order failures ultimately doomed the tourists.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2025

Half-baked England misfire again as New Zealand wrap up ODI series sweep

England were left hoping there would be fewer red faces when they got their hands on a red ball after losing by two wickets despite some late hope

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025

England’s recurring issue exposed again by New Zealand in final international before Ashes

The tourists were beaten by two wickets in Wellington.

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2025

Harry Brook urges England team-mates to follow his example after first ODI loss to New Zealand

Brook's defiant ton was ultimately in vain as England suffered defeat to New Zealand

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025

Harry Brook urges England to ‘go a little bit harder’ in next New Zealand clash

Brook rescued the tourists from total ignominy with 135 off 101 balls.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025

England beaten in ODI opener against New Zealand despite Harry Brook heroics

Brook’s century rescued England from 33 for five to post 223, but New Zealand chased the target down to start the three-match series with a victory.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Jofra Archer to miss England’s first ODI in New Zealand with Ashes in mind

The 30-year-old is set to arrive into New Zealand on Saturday morning alongside fellow express quicks Mark Wood and Josh Tongue.

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