Archer’s pillow shot becomes awkward symbol of England’s Ashes nightmare Jofra Archer’s creature comforts emblematic of a touring England side seen as paying the price for taking a laid-back approach The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2025
Slow learners England burn Ashes dream with brain fades Ollie Pope's daft dismissal has summed up why England are on the cusp of falling 2-0 behind in the Ashes series after playing into Australia's hands. AAP · Dec 6, 2025
Scott the goods as SA dominate Tasmania Shield clash Bowling allrounder Liam Scott has hit his maiden first-class century to help South Australia take a mammoth lead over Tasmania in Adelaide. AAP · Dec 6, 2025
'Shocking look': Archer's pillow raises ire of Hayden England paceman Jofra Archer has been given both barrels by two of Australia's former hardheads after bringing a pillow to the Gabba. AAP · Dec 6, 2025
Remember me? McSweeney hits double ton for Australia A After a torrid introduction to Test cricket against India ace Jasprit Bumrah, Nathan McSweeney has staked his claim to replace Usman Khawaja. AAP · Dec 6, 2025
Relieved Richardson ready for Test cricket again Jhye Richardson has been the unlucky man in Australia's bowling attack for the past four years, but he says his pace and swing is back after shoulder surgery. AAP · Dec 6, 2025
Ashes 2025 live score: England’s hopes in tatters as Australia close in on second Test victory Ben Stokes’s side are facing a 2-0 deficit in Australia The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025
England feel sting of familiar Ashes pain on day of missed chances in Brisbane Ben Stokes’ side dropped five catches as Australia blazed into a lead of 44 with four wickets remaining The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025
Joe Root backs England to bounce back after costly ‘mistakes’ hand Ashes advantage to Australia England dropped five catches on day two of the second Test in Brisbane The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025
Steve Smith on top again after he resumes Ashes hostilities with Jofra Archer Australia’s batting linchpin helped his side pull away and England’s premier paceman is yet to dismiss him in a Test The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025
Wayward England pace attack fumble their golden chance to strike with new ball So good in the first innings in Perth, England’s bowlers were dismal in the opening session on day two to let Australia off the hook The Guardian - UK · 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. AAP · Dec 5, 2025
England rue five dropped catches as Australia build lead in second Ashes Test Shelled catches frustrated England’s bowlers as Australia ended day two with a 44-run lead after half-centuries for Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith The Guardian - 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. The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025 England fighting to keep Australia in check as bowlers toil The hosts made serious inroads on England’s 334 as they feasted on some wayward fare with the pink ball.
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025 Ashes 2025 live score: Australia lead by 44 as England rue dropped catches at end of day two The visitors looked to restrict the Aussies after Steve Smith’s dismissal but chances to drive home an advantage went begging
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025 Joe Root is finally a wizard in Aus after Harry Brook’s Bazball scarecrow act A tale of two Yorkshiremen, one keeping England in the series, the other batting without a brain
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 Will Jacks makes positive start in Ashes chance to be England's next Moeen Ali All-rounder could become much more than a ‘one off’ selection
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025 Stuart Broad questions Harry Brook over ‘crucial’ part of game after Ashes mistake Brook was dismissed cheaply playing at a wide Mitchell Starc delivery in the first innings of the second Ashes Test
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025 Sublime Starc is last man standing after Australia’s mystifying call to leave out Lyon Left-armer ran through England again but just how much will Australia regret not selecting their premium spinner at the Gabba?
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025 Joe Root ends debate over ‘all-time great’ status with landmark Ashes hundred The England batter’s first century in Australia quietened several Australian doubters – and spared one high-profile backer a nude lap of the MCG.
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025 Joe Root silences his last remaining critics with England century for the Ashes history books Root’s 135 not out in Brisbane finally ended his long wait for a ton on Australian soil and gave England a platform to revive their Ashes hopes in the second Test
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025 Joe Root ends wait for Test century in Australia to boost England’s Ashes hopes The former captain, playing his 16th Test and 30th innings Down Under, ended the day with an imperious 135 not out.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025 Root finally makes century in Australia and late burst gives England edge after Starc salvo England closed the day on 325 for nine after Joe Root’s brilliant ton and some late fireworks from Jofra Archer helped the tourists fight back after six Mitchell Starc wickets