Archer’s pillow shot becomes awkward symbol of England’s Ashes nightmare Jofra Archer’s creature comforts emblematic of a touring England side seen as paying the price for taking a laid-back approach The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2025
'Shocking look': Archer's pillow raises ire of Hayden England paceman Jofra Archer has been given both barrels by two of Australia's former hardheads after bringing a pillow to the Gabba. AAP · Dec 6, 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
Steve Smith on top again after he resumes Ashes hostilities with Jofra Archer Australia’s batting linchpin helped his side pull away and England’s premier paceman is yet to dismiss him in a Test The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025
Wayward England pace attack fumble their golden chance to strike with new ball So good in the first innings in Perth, England’s bowlers were dismal in the opening session on day two to let Australia off the hook The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025
'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 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
Australia turn up the heat with rapid response in second Test Australia raced to 130 for one in just 21 overs before the tea break. The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025
Ashes: Australia take control of second Test despite Will Jacks' brilliance All-rounder took one of the great catches to dismiss Steve Smith, but five others went down as the tourists’ fluffed their chances in the field Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025
Aussies take the lead after messy day at Gabba Australia have chased down England's first-innings total in the second Ashes Test, but the hosts have left the door open with some batting brain-snaps. AAP · Dec 5, 2025
Australia v England: Ashes second Test, day two – as it happened England dropped five catches before Australia finished a dramatic day on 378 for six, a lead of 44 The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2025
Ashes 2025 live score: Australia lead by 44 as England rue dropped catches at end of day two The visitors looked to restrict the Aussies after Steve Smith’s dismissal but chances to drive home an advantage went begging The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025
Joe Root ends long wait for century in Australia to give England Ashes hope Root hits sublime 135 not out as tourists reach 325 for nine after thrilling opening to day-night showdown at the Gabba Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025 Joe Root ends wait for Test century in Australia to boost England’s Ashes hopes The former captain, playing his 16th Test and 30th innings Down Under, ended the day with an imperious 135 not out.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025 Root finally makes century in Australia and late burst gives England edge after Starc salvo England closed the day on 325 for nine after Joe Root’s brilliant ton and some late fireworks from Jofra Archer helped the tourists fight back after six Mitchell Starc wickets
AAP · Dec 3, 2025 Jacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes England captain Ben Stokes insists the all-round talents of Will Jacks will suit the Gabba as he rejects suggestions his bowlers are already fatigued.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025 Strengthened Australia welcome England to Gabbatoir in pivotal Ashes week Ben Stokes is still bullish but the omens suggests pink-ball Test could be a nightmare on Vulture Street
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025 England abandon all-out pace attack with recall of Will Jacks for second Ashes Test in Brisbane Will Jacks will make his third Test appearance, and his first for nearly three years, as England attempt to level the Ashes at the Gabba
AAP · Dec 1, 2025 Unwanted history looms for Archer against Smith The battle between Jofra Archer and Steve Smith continues at the Gabba, but England's paceman has 0-96 from the 189 balls he has bowled at the Australian.
AAP · Nov 29, 2025 England blow with paceman set to miss second Ashes Test Mark Wood is expected to miss the second Ashes Test, after suffering soreness in the same knee that ruled him out of England's entire home summer.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025 Ashes 2025 live: England search for answers after humiliating defeat in first Test Travis Head’s brilliant century inspired Australia to a 1-0 lead in the series after a pair of horrific England batting collapses
AAP · Nov 21, 2025 England go for the jugular as pace aces wreak havoc England's speedsters have caused chaos on the opening day of the Ashes series in Perth, and they're vowing to continue their onslaught with a pack mentality.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025 England’s fab five bully Australia’s finest with faultless display of raw aggression By the time Mark Wood replaced Jofra Archer the only thing Steve Smith seemed to know for certain was that he wanted to be at the non-striker’s end
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025 The clever Ben Stokes move that gives England an Ashes edge to stun Australia The England captain delivered a sensational display with the ball to ignite hopes of a famous Ashes victory in the first Test in Perth, but it was his strategy that helped the tourists seize the moment on day one