Australia star Head not fazed on opening role future Australia star Travis Head says he's not precious about continuing to open the batting beyond this Ashes and will bat wherever coaches tell him to. AAP · Dec 28, 2025
Australia's bold call to leave spinner out for MCG Test Australia will go in with a pace-heavy XI for the Boxing Day Test after opting to leave out Nathan Lyon's replacement, Todd Murphy, to face England at the MCG. AAP · Dec 24, 2025
Australia mull over spin question as Todd Murphy enters mix with plenty to play for Off-spinner not guaranteed spot in XI but may have key role against a side that will try to clear the boundary The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025
Wounded England must salvage more than pride in MCG Boxing Day Ashes Test Can McCullum’s ‘horse-whispering’ still register against a rampant Australia hungry for a series whitewash? The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025
Australia considering pace onslaught for MCG Test Cameron Green's spot for Boxing Day could be in jeopardy, with Australia considering using four pacemen at the MCG to further rattle demoralised England. AAP · Dec 23, 2025
Australia captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon ruled out of rest of Ashes Cummins is being rested after his decisive role in the third Test while Lyon is out with a hamstring injury The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025
Steve Smith captains Australia in Boxing Day Test as Pat Cummins plays no further part in Ashes Fast bowler takes precautionary decision after back problems Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025
Cummins no certainty for World Cup after Ashes success Australia are "hopeful" Pat Cummins will be available for February's T20 World Cup after the Test captain was ruled out for the rest of the Ashes. AAP · Dec 23, 2025
Pat Cummins out of rest of Ashes series as Australia make two changes for MCG Test Australia coach Andrew McDonald has revealed the extreme risk selectors took with captain Pat Cummins, who starred in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide The Guardian - AU · Dec 23, 2025
Six balls in Perth to Harry Brook’s drop: 10 moments that decided the Ashes Lilac Hill warmup, Alex Carey’s glovework and Pat Cummins’ control of Joe Root are key parts of the story The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025
What changes can England make to salvage some pride from dismal Ashes tour? The tourists have meekly surrendered the urn after three Tests and attention now turns to trying to avoid a whitewash. The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
'Is it 2010 yet?': Australia revel in Broad's sledge Stuart Broad insists Australia's Ashes team is their worst in 15 years, but says England have played at only 20 per cent of their ability to go 3-0 down. AAP · Dec 22, 2025
Shambolic Snicko: Aussie star urges ICC to take action The DRS drama ignited at Adelaide Oval is not going away, with Mitchell Starc saying the ICC should fund a universal DRS technology provider in Tests. AAP · Dec 22, 2025
England go from bravado of BazBall to muddled mess Brendon McCullum's tenure as England coach was meant to provide the clear thinking needed to beat Australia. AAP · Dec 22, 2025
AAP · Dec 22, 2025 Job done at home, 2027 Ashes has lure for Starc Australia's players insist the job is not complete after retaining the Ashes and attempting to win a series in England remains a bucket-list item.
AAP · Dec 22, 2025 For first time in 15 summers, Australia need a spinner The last time Australia entered a home Test with a frontline spinner other than Nathan Lyon, Michael Beer was the surprise selection. Another big call looms.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2025 ‘RIP’: Australian media revels in ‘deeply lamented’ death of Bazball after Ashes woe Local media gleefully homed in on English pre-series predictions after Australia retained the urn having played just 11 days of cricket
The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025 Stokes vows to remain England captain as McCullum admits regret over Ashes preparations As Ben Stokes stressed his commitment to leading England after losing the Ashes inside 11 days, Brendon McCullum gave his first admission of regret
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025 Australia retain Ashes as England suffer crushing series defeat England lose third Test by 82 runs as tour crumbles in record-equalling time
AAP · Dec 21, 2025 Snicko lacks consistency: Australian skipper Australian captain Pat Cummins has joined a chorus of discontent over Snicko technology after a series of Ashes controversies.
AAP · Dec 21, 2025 RonBall trumps BazBall as Aussies retain the Ashes Australia's players have celebrated with Test greats and declared they want to clean sweep England 5-0, after retaining the Ashes with victory in Adelaide.
AAP · Dec 21, 2025 'I doubt I'll play': Cummins to join Lyon on sidelines Australia captain Pat Cummins is unlikely to play in the Boxing Day Test against England, while spinner Nathan Lyon is expected to miss the rest of the Ashes.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2025 Dominant Australia defeat England in third Test to retain Ashes – as it happened Australia win by 82 runs as England fall short of record run chase in Adelaide
The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025 Pat Cummins is in rare air as an Ashes captain. Can his Dad’s Army go around again? Captain has achieved an Ashes feat that few others have but he’s still missing an outright win in England
The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025 Starc breaks England hearts again as Australia retain the Ashes in tense third Test Will Jacks, Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse resisted but Australia won the Adelaide Test by 82 runs to take an unassailable 3-0 Ashes lead