Beware the quiet man: Ashes folklore is littered with unlikely names stepping up Pat Cummins’ absence is not quite cause for unfettered English celebration – Scott Boland has ripped them apart before The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025
Stuart Broad hits back at David Warner’s Ashes ‘moral victory’ jibe Broad labelled the hosts the “worst” Australian side in 15 years in response to Warner’s Ashes prediction The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
Cummins feared Ashes could be over a fortnight ago Pat Cummins believes his recovery from a stress injury in his lower back is now progressing, but the Test captain was fearing the worse not long ago. AAP · Oct 14, 2025
Cummins 'a lot more optimistic' for first Test Pat Cummins could soon learn if he will be fit for the first Ashes Test, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent his captain is still a chance to play. AAP · Oct 10, 2025
Pat Cummins set to miss start of Ashes and could be absent for whole series Cummins will all but definitely miss the first Ashes Test as his entire series is clouded with doubt The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
Pat Cummins to miss first Ashes Test and possibly whole series – reports The Wallabies captain has been sidelined with a back problem. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
NSW post vital away Shield win as Test aspirants fail NSW have caused a massive boilover to open the Sheffield Shield season, beating Western Australia by 74 runs at the WACA. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
Konstas conquers mental demons to post Test statement Sam Konstas' early-season statement to Test selectors came with a balance of patience and aggression while playing for Australia A in India. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
Sehwag ethos Labuschagne aims to adopt ahead of Ashes Marnus Labuschagne insists he can become the best batter in the world again and regain his Test spot on the back of a "smarter'' approach to his preparation. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
Wallabies make call on new fly-half for Argentina Test Tane Edmed will start at fly-half for the Wallabies for the first time after being named as Tom Lynagh's replacement to face Argentina in Sydney. AAP · Sep 11, 2025
I’ve finished red-ball cricket – England’s Adil Rashid rules out Ashes return The 37-year-old leg spinner has never formally announced his retirement from Test cricket. The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025
Proteas spinner discovers fate over bowling action South African off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been cleared of an illegal bowling action after undergoing extensive testing in Brisbane. AAP · Sep 7, 2025
Overton’s self-enforced break shows Test cricket’s enduring strength, not weakness Fast bowler’s surprise decision to miss Ashes is an endorsement of five-day game and its unforgiving nature The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2025
Room for two: allrounders target Ashes double trouble Cameron Green and Beau Webster are Test incumbents, but both insist they can stay in the top six when Green returns to the bowling crease for the Ashes. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
AAP · Sep 4, 2025 The last time: White embracing 'Johnny Farnham' tour Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has made a call on who will replace the injured Tom Wright at fullback while tweaking his halves and backrow to face Argentina.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2025 Rugby Championship marks next phase of Wallabies’ redemption arc Australia appear on the up after a memorable Lions series but South Africa offer a sudden test against the world’s best at a venue they haven’t won at since 1963
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025 Michael Vaughan criticises England’s ‘diabolical’ decision to pick Jacob Bethell in fifth Test against India The 21-year-old Bethell scored 11 runs across two innings at the Oval
International Business Times · Aug 5, 2025 England Face Searching Ashes Questions After India Series Thriller England suffered an agonising six-run loss to India at the Oval on Monday as one of the most dramatic Test series of recent times ended in a 2-2 draw.
AAP · Aug 4, 2025 Stokes: I'm looking forward to getting to Australia England's captain has said that India series proves Test cricket is in good shape as attention turns to the first Ashes Test in Perth in November.
International Business Times · Aug 4, 2025 England V India: Three Talking Points India will return home satisfied after levelling their five-Test series against England following a dramatic six-run win at the Oval as the home side rue a costly late collapse.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025 Bacon rashers, hi-vis jackets and a dog collar: all life is found among Oval early birds Final day of Test summer will burn in the memory of some but what about those around the Oval who simply viewed it as any other August morning?
Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025 India tie England series in one of greatest Test finales India beat England by six runs to win fifth Test on its final day at the Oval and level the five-match series at 2-2.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025 England and injured Woakes denied as India win fifth Test thriller to draw series England’s Chris Woakes was sent out in a sling as India won by six runs to draw the series in a thrilling finish to the fifth Test
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 How ‘warrior’ Mohammed Siraj set the tone to announce a new era for India The India fast bowler delivered a deadly spell on day five, claiming three wickets, to carry the tourists over the line in a famous win at The Oval to ensure a 2-2 draw in the series against England
Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2025 England and India Test series heads to Monday morning thriller England needs 35 more runs to beat India as fifth Test thriller goes to the last day of the five-match cricket series.