History against England amid long drought Down Under England must win three straight Tests in Australia to regain the Ashes, but the reality is the tourists haven't won a single Test in the country for 5458 days. AAP · Dec 16, 2025
Stokes calls for England to bite back at Australia England captain wants his team to "show a bit of dog" after being muzzled for two Tests as they attempt an improbable Ashes comeback starting at Adelaide. AAP · Dec 15, 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
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
Robin Smith hailed as ‘batter ahead of his time’ following death at age of 62 He played 62 Tests for England between 1988 and 1996. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
Sorry, Joe: CA confirms Ashes day-nighter here to stay Cricket Australia is planning for future home Ashes series to feature day-night Tests, despite questions from Joe Root as to its place on the calendar. AAP · Dec 2, 2025
England, please be competitive. The Ashes’ claim to the greatest rivalry depends on it In Tests played in Australia, the much-hyped series has been less flat out than just flat for more than a decade. Does a better cricket rivalry lie elsewhere? The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2025
Schmidt's battered Wallabies facing grim 67-year low After falling to England and Italy, the Wallabies are halfway towards becoming the first Australian tourists since 1958 to lose four straight Tests in Europe. AAP · Nov 11, 2025
Autumn internationals 2025: Results, fixtures and schedule in full England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy will face South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and more in the autumn Tests The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025
Green wickets or longer Tests make for Ashes dilemma Bowler-friendly wickets loom as a key ingredient to Australia's bid to unsettle England and retain the Ashes, but they won't help cricket's bottom line. AAP · Nov 3, 2025
Bring back mid-year Tests: Fisher-Harris makes call New Zealand captain James Fisher-Harris would like to see the return of mid-season Tests, but Tonga coach Kristian Woolf has a word of warning on the subject. AAP · Nov 2, 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
Injured Cummins to play key part in Ashes: coach Australia's captain Pat Cummins will play a key part in the Ashes series, though it may not be in all five Tests, coach Andrew McDonald says. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
Brendon McCullum explains why criticism of England’s ‘Bazball’ style of cricket has been ‘disrespectful’ McCullum’s relaxed approach to coaching and uber-attacking style have helped transform England’s fortunes in Test cricket The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025
AAP · Aug 29, 2025 Darwin Test return looms in CA's 'ideal' scenario Cricket Australia has revealed its plans for Tests against Bangladesh in 2026, including ending a 22-year wait for Darwin.
AAP · Aug 13, 2025 CA boss Greenberg's warning for future of Test cricket Admitting he has been "unpopular" since becoming Cricket Australia boss, Todd Greenberg believes some nations will go "bankrupt" if they continue to play Tests.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2025 Wallabies can take heart from Lions series for litmus Tests against South Africa Inspired by Will Skelton, Australia are fit and full of fire after smashing the Lions in Sydney and rediscovering their mojo
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 The ‘eye-opening’ lesson Ben Earl learned on first Lions tour Interview: The England back row featured in two of the three Tests and returns to Saracens with a shifted perspective
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Australia fly-half Noah Lolesio ruled out of all British and Irish Lions Tests The 25-year-old has undergone an unspecified operation.
Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025 England vs India: Judgment awaits Brendan McCullum and Ben Stokes in epic year With the Ashes to come this winter, England face a run of ten Tests that will define the Bazball legacy
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2025 England and India face red-hot series opener and Jasprit Bumrah conundrum The remarkable bowler’s slingshot action will trouble batters at Headingley but fitness problems mean the tourists will have to manage him carefully
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025 James Anderson and Stuart Broad assess England seamers ahead of ‘era-defining’ India and Ashes Tests After the retirements of their two highest Test wicket-takers, England head into 10 crucial matches against India and Australia with a new-look stock of pace bowlers
The Guardian - US · May 21, 2025 Field Notes: The birth of the playoffs, English football’s biggest weekend The concept of an end-of-season tournament to determine the final promotions was borne of trial and error
The Independent UK · May 14, 2025 Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i facing race to be fit for Lions series The code-hopper made an eye-catching start to life in rugby union during the November Tests
Al Jazeera · May 12, 2025 Why did Virat Kohli retire from Tests and what does 269 mean? Batting star Virat Kohli has retired from Tests, ending the career of the most important Indian player of his era.