Australia v England: Player-by-player guide to Ashes squads — and our combined XI England are hoping to win a Test on Australian soil for the first time since 2011 as they face their fiercest rivals The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025
Cummins feeling good for Gabba, but rest may be needed Pat Cummins says his return to bowling has gone better than expected, with Australia's captain still eying off a return for the second Ashes Test. AAP · Nov 5, 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 2025/26 schedule: Date, venue and start time for every Test match between England and Australia England’s bid to regain the urn – and win a first Ashes series in Australia since 2010 – will begin in Perth on 21 November The Independent UK · 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
Waugh takes shot at selectors over Test team transition George Bailey has insisted the transition of Australia's Test team remains on track, despite Steve Waugh taking a swipe at him over the handling of the issue.. AAP · Nov 4, 2025
Life won't be easy for English bodies on harder wickets England must weigh up how to manage their pace cartel through the Ashes, with Mitchell Starc warning the harder Australian surfaces take a toll on the body. AAP · Nov 4, 2025
India's relief as star quick exits T20s for Ashes prep After destroying India with the white ball, star Australia quick Josh Hazlewood will play for NSW in an ideal preparation for the Ashes. AAP · Nov 1, 2025
Pat Cummins ruled out of first Ashes Test in major blow for Australia The Australia captain has not recovered in time from a long-term back injury The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025
Starc says Tests should never move for T20 windows Mitchell Starc is set to return to the BBL, but says Test matches should never be moved in order to create a window for more stars to play in the tournament. AAP · Oct 9, 2025
Limited prep won't be a worry for Cummins: Starc Mitchell Starc says Pat Cummins needs less time bowling than some other quicks to prepare for Tests, as Australia's pace ace fights to be fit for the Ashes. AAP · Oct 9, 2025
Marnus Labuschagne dropped from Australia ODI squad to face India Matt Renshaw in line for surprise white-ball international debut while Mitchell Starc returns as 50-over and T20 squads named The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2025
Hazlewood, Starc to fit in Shield game before Ashes Josh Hazlewood is set to miss the final three games of Australia's Twenty20 series against India to squeeze in a Sheffield Shield match before the Ashes. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
‘I had a lighthearted crack at Steve Smith’: James Vince on the Ashes, sandpaper and his T20 Blast record As he bids for a fourth Finals Day title, Hampshire’s captain is enjoying a new life in Dubai as a T20 freelancer with few regrets over his England career The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2025 ‘They’re like time machines’: the endless magic of cricket scorecards What may look like an impenetrable column of unexplained figures can reveal plenty of eccentric tales
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2025 Pat Cummins ready to ‘take a few risks’ with rehab to be fit for first Ashes Test Australia captain to miss home white-ball series against India, while Mitchell Starc has retired from T20Is as the squad is named to tour New Zealand
AAP · Sep 2, 2025 Selectors expect injured Cummins to be fit for Ashes Pat Cummins is racing the clock to be fit for the first Ashes Test in November, with the Australia captain dealing with back stress.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025 West Indies turn to Lara and co after record Test low, but future looks bleak Teams can rebound from abysmal innings yet, after their 27 all out against Australia, the Windies are losing hope
Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025 West Indies skittled for 27 as Mitchell Starc breaks Test record in Australia win Starc takes 400th Test wicket as West Indies narrowly avoid lowest-ever Test total
The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2025 Afternoon Update: STI tests for 800 more children amid abuse allegations; Hannah Thomas pleads not guilty; and pint-sized pubs Police say they now believe Brown worked at 23 childcare centres between January 2017 and May 2025
The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2025 Brutal Mitchell Starc spell one to remember amid Australia batters’ tour to forget The left-arm fast bowler claimed a record-breaking six-wicket haul in the third Test against the West Indies to celebrate his milestone match in style
International Business Times · Jul 15, 2025 Starc Inspires Australia As West Indies All Out For 27 Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc produced a devastating opening spell as the West Indies were demolished for 27, the second-lowest score in Test history, to suffer a humiliating 176-run defeat on the third day of the third and final game at Sabina Park on Monday.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025 West Indies bowled out for second lowest score in Test history as records tumble in Australia win The pace bowler took six for nine as the hosts narrowly avoided an embarrassing new low.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2025 Pressure mounts on Konstas and Khawaja as Australia collapse against West Indies Australia openers again fail to fire as tourists are all out for 225 before West Indies reach 16-1 at stumps on day one at Sabina Park
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2025 Remorseless Australian bowling onslaught blows away West Indies in second Test Australia’s bowlers fired on the fourth day of the second Test to clinch victory with a day to spare in Grenada and claim an unassailable series lead