Tassie teammates in battle for one Ashes spot Teammates for Tasmania, Beau Webster and Jake Weatherald will be locked in a battle to play for Australia in the first Test of the Ashes. AAP · Nov 17, 2025
Thanks Marnus: Green grateful for 'iconic' opportunity Cameron Green will always be proud of his stint as a Test No.3 for Australia -- and if he gets the chance again, it will be with a nod to Marnus Labuschagne. AAP · Nov 14, 2025
Cameron Green stakes Ashes claim with strong all-round showing in Sheffield Shield Western Australian hits 94 and bowls injury-free spell, with one more day of action to impress before Australian XI is named The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2025
Australia’s ‘old blokes’ rally together for the Ashes chasing one last demolition of England Australia’s Ashes squad contains only one player – Cameron Green – younger than 30 years old but that does not mean this battle-hardened Test team are over the hill just yet The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
Renshaw plunders century, Green returns to bowling Queensland's Matt Renshaw enhanced his Test recall claims with a century as Cameron Green had a successful return to the bowling crease for Western Australia. AAP · Nov 11, 2025
Ian Botham fires new salvo at England’s lack of Ashes preparations Ian Botham has launched a fresh broadside at the decision by England to arrange just a single intra-squad match before the start of the Ashes The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2025
Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes Cricket legend Greg Chappell has urged Australian selectors to pick Jake Weatherald as a specialist opener, instead using Marnus Labuschagne at No.3. AAP · Nov 11, 2025
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
Ben Stokes branded ‘Cocky Captain Complainer’ by Australian media as he arrives for Ashes showdown Ben Stokes has been targeted by the Australian media with just over two weeks until the Ashes gets underway The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
Welcome to Australia – media hit out at Ben Stokes on his arrival for the Ashes The build-up has begun in earnest to the first Test in Perth later this month. The Independent UK · 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
Australia recall Marnus Labuschagne for Ashes with three uncapped players in first Test squad Tasmania’s Weatherald or Labuschagne will replace the dropped Sam Konstas at the top of the order The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
AAP · 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.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2025 The stats that show why England should be wary of resurgent Marnus Labuschagne Marnus Labuschagne is set to enter the Ashes as the form batter on either side after scoring his fifth century in just eight games of the Australian season
AAP · Nov 3, 2025 Labuschagne in best form in six years ahead of Ashes Marnus Labuschagne is set to return to Australia's team playing the best he has since just before his rise to the world's top-ranked Test batter began in 2019.
AAP · Nov 3, 2025 Bullish Labuschagne shows ton of form in Ashes build-up Marnus Labuschagne has proven his status as the form batter in the country ahead of the Ashes, hitting a fifth century of the summer for Queensland.
AAP · Oct 31, 2025 Labuschagne welcomes opening challenge with clear head Marnus Labuschagne has detailed how less time in the nets has given him more clarity with the bat, ready to take on the challenge of opening in the Ashes.
AAP · Oct 30, 2025 Veteran Khawaja finds form for Queensland as Ashes loom As the first Ashes Test looms, opener Usman Khawaja has hit 87 for Queensland against NSW in a Sheffield Shield match destined for draw.
AAP · Oct 27, 2025 Webster's clear mindset key to securing Ashes Test spot Allrounder Beau Webster returns from injury for Tasmania in a battle to retain his Test spot but with a methodology that ensures the pressure won't faze him.
AAP · Oct 27, 2025 Khawaja wants Renshaw recall, Marnus at No.3 for Ashes Usman Khawaja insists Matthew Renshaw is ready to fire as an opener in the Ashes and says Australia is best served when Marnus Labuschagne bats No.3.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 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
AAP · Oct 24, 2025 Ashes implications as Aussie selectors rejig T20 plans Sean Abbott will sit out part of Australia's Twenty20 series against India as selectors finalise plans for the weeks leading up to the first Ashes Test.
AAP · Oct 23, 2025 Former England coach predicts Ashes whitewash England haven't won a Test in Australia since 2011, but former national coach David Lloyd is predicting a historic 5-0 triumph for the visitors this summer.