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Root breaks through for first century in Australia

Joe Root's maiden ton in Australian, his first in 30 innings, was a masterclass worth waiting for at the Gabba and his 40th century in a magnificent career.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025

Three-year-old prodigy becomes youngest rated chess player in history

Indian toddler Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha practises for four or five hours each day and beat multiple adults to earn his rating

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

England’s Joe Root secures his first Ashes century in Australia

Root’s lack of a three-figure score in any format in Australia was a major subplot ahead of this series.

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

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Joe Root scores first Ashes century in Australia

The 34-year-old brought up three figures for the first time in 30 innings down under

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Oh Duckett. I was fearing for Crawley when I should have been worrying about Ben

Up against the brilliant Mitchell Starc and his band of bowlers, even a dot ball for England in the Ashes is a moment of relief

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

Mitchell Starc continues his mission to wreck England’s Ashes hopes in Brisbane

Root, still chasing an elusive first century on Australian soil, is crucial to English hopes as the game moves towards its night-time phase.

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Ashes: Joe Root hits first Test century in Australia amid chaotic start to second Test

Matthew Hayden’s blushes spared as Root takes full advantage of early reprieve with sparkling ton at the Gabba

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025

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Zak Crawley and Joe Root mount England fightback after two early wickets

England reached 98 for two at tea in the Brisbane day-night second Ashes Test after losing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope for ducks.

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

England have Gabba hope amidst historical horror

England's last three Ashes series triumphs in Australia followed iconic displays at the Gabba but overall their Test record in Brisbane is poor.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

Sorry, Joe: CA confirms Ashes day-nighter here to stay

Cricket Australia is planning for future home Ashes series to feature day-night Tests, despite questions from Joe Root as to its place on the calendar.

AAP · Dec 2, 2025

Brydon Carse confident England can recapture hostility in second Ashes Test

The tourists were condemned to a two-day loss in Perth but it was not one-way traffic.

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

Pink-ball batting master still prefers red-ball cricket

Australia's No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has weighed into debate as to whether the Ashes should feature a day-night Test match.

AAP · Nov 30, 2025

Joe Root not a fan of day-night Ashes Test but aware he needs to shine under lights

Joe Root said the Ashes did not need a day-night Test but he must rise to the challenge of playing under the lights at the Gabba

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025

Joe Root suggests Ashes series ‘doesn’t need’ pink-ball Test

England face a battle to turn the Ashes around at a ground where they haven’t won in nearly four decades

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025

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AAP · Nov 30, 2025

Root 'personally' would prefer no day-night Ashes Test

Joe Root can see that the day-night Test format is popular in Australia but personally doesn't believe it should be part of the Ashes.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025

No ducking batting problems for England as first Test pitch rated ‘very good’

England have flown from Perth to Brisbane to begin the build-up to the second Test.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025

First-over destroyer Mitchell Starc deserves place among Australia’s greats

Kerry O’Keeffe has called the veteran left-armer ‘one of the most underrated cricketers Australia have produced’, and the figures back him up

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025

Ian Botham sets Ashes challenge for Ben Stokes and Joe Root after ‘horrendous’ loss

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The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025

Ian Botham warns Ben Stokes and Joe Root they must win Ashes in Australia to cement their legacies

Joe Root and Ben Stokes have not won a Test in Australia, and Ian Botham has claimed this will affect their legacies

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2025

England must avoid Perth 2025 becoming the new Adelaide 2006

Losing the first Test by eight wickets after being 105 ahead with one man out is a body blow that risks derailing the entire tour

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2025

5 Ashes questions England need to answer

How do the tourists keep their morale up, what changes could be made, and is pink-ball practice needed before the second Test?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025

Zak Crawley’s awkward prod sends England down another terminal spiral

England refuse on a point of principle to rein themselves in but the latest batting collapse lays bare glaring weaknesses

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2025

England suffer brutal eight wicket loss as Australia clinch victory in first Ashes Test

Australia take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Ashes series

Tom’s Guide · Nov 22, 2025

The Ashes 1st Test LIVE: Australia vs England, free cricket streams, Australia win in Perth

All the ways to watch Australia vs England in The Ashes opening Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

England skittled once again as first Ashes Test motors towards early finish

Australia took nine wickets for just 99 runs in the afternoon session.

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