Don't write off dangerous England in Ashes yet: Paine Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine says Adelaide Oval will perfectly suit England's aggressive approach as they seek to fight back in the lopsided series. AAP · Dec 11, 2025
‘Having a Bazball at Noosa’: Australian media goes to town over England’s mid-Ashes beach break The host nation’s newspapers could barely contain their delight after Ben Stokes and his team were spotted relaxing before the crucial third Test The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2025
The four changes England must consider to revive Ashes hopes Needing to win all three remaining Tests to win back the Ashes, will England make changes in Adelaide? The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
England blow as injured Mark Wood ruled out for remaining Ashes Tests Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood will also sit out the rest of the series Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025
‘Desperately disappointed’ Mark Wood ruled out of Ashes with knee injury as England call up replacement Australia, meanwhile, have ruled Josh Hazlewood out of the final three Tests The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
Gabba dramas show why pink-ball Tests are here to stay – and could save the format Fluctuating conditions and nuances are helping to shakeup five-day cricket with on-field excitement and more eyeballs The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2025
Standing up for Alex Carey, undoubtedly the finest wicketkeeper in world cricket right now The Australian gloveman redefined the craft of keeping with a game-changing masterclass in the second Ashes Test The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2025
Gabba moment that gives Marnus confidence of kicking on Marnus Labuschagne was very impressed by the work of two lower-order batters in Australia's second Ashes Test victory at the Gabba. AAP · Dec 8, 2025
Smith hopes Neser heroics proved tough Lyon call right Michael Neser was a controversial inclusion in the Australian XI for the second Test match but proved the key man on day four at the Gabba. AAP · Dec 7, 2025
Ben Stokes says England have been ‘letting the pressure get to us’ in Ashes Ben Stokes admitted the way England folded in key moments during the first two Ashes Tests had led him to question the character of his players The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2025
Australia v England: Ashes second Test, day four – as it happened Australia take a 2-0 lead in the Ashes with 8 wicket win at Brisbane’s Gabba The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2025
Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over It wasn't so long ago that bowling allrounder Michael Neser was beginning to think he'd played his last Test match for Australia. AAP · Dec 6, 2025
Sun setting on England’s Ashes dream as Australia close on second Test triumph England wilted in the Brisbane heat, their top order collapsing under the lights to leave them trailing by 43 with four second-innings wickets standing The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2025
'GOAT' Starc stars as Aussies eye 2-0 Ashes series lead With Mitchell Starc stellar, Australia are within striking distance of a 2-0 series lead following a dominant third day of the second Ashes Test. AAP · Dec 6, 2025
AAP · Dec 5, 2025 Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders Jake Weatherald says he felt for England as they fumbled a handful of catches in a sloppy final session on day two of the second Ashes Test.
AAP · 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.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025 England toil despite Will Jacks’ moment of magic in second Ashes Test Jacks took a stunning catch to dismiss Steve Smith but England dropped a host of other chances as Australia pulled ahead in Brisbane.
AAP · 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 4, 2025 No Lyon helped me find rhythm: England's Crawley England's Zak Crawley conceded it was easier to find his rhythm against an all-pace attack after Nathan Lyon was axed from Australia's XI for the second Test.
Evening Standard · 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
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025 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 Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2025 Australia v England: Ashes second Test, day one – as it happened Advantage England as Joe Root hits his first hundred on Australian soil in the second Test at Brisbane.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025 In the pink? Cricket bosses and players still not seeing benefit of day-night Tests The Ashes pink-ball Test at the Gabba may once again leave many in the sport wondering if the format has a future
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025 Challenges lie ahead in day-night Test but England have what it takes to shock Australia Even Steve Smith has struggled under lights and the selection of Will Jacks is the right approach by the tourists
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025 Robin Smith was a Hampshire and England great and one of the very best – and bravest – in the face of raw pace TRIBUTE: Smith, who has died aged 62, was a master of ducking and diving to avoid the world’s fastest bowlers, writes Richard Jolly