Dire not fire: England’s Ashes confidence seems misplaced after two days Ben Stokes’s side had been more bullish than past teams to tour Australia, but history implies another belting is coming The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2025
Australia star on cusp of left-arm immortality Fresh from destroying England with 10 wickets in the Ashes opener, Mitchell Starc is on the verge of becoming the greatest left-arm bowler in Test history. AAP · Nov 23, 2025
England must avoid Perth 2025 becoming the new Adelaide 2006 Losing the first Test by eight wickets after being 105 ahead with one man out is a body blow that risks derailing the entire tour The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2025
Renshaw hits third Shield century of summer for Bulls Queensland opener Matt Renshaw kept the heat on for a Test recall with another Sheffield Shield century in the day-night clash with Victoria at the Gabba. AAP · Nov 23, 2025
Two-day Test could cost Cricket Australia millions in lost revenue after Travis Head brings swift end Head said he felt ‘sorry’ for fans who could no longer come to day three of first Ashes Test The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2025
Head's masterclass could cost CA millions Travis Head's stunning takedown of England, leading to a speedy day two finish in Perth, will cost Cricket Australia millions in lost ticket revenue. AAP · Nov 22, 2025
Legendary England has beens rip into brainless Bazball England's kamikaze Bazball approach has come under fire after they were humbled inside two days in Perth, but coach Brendon McCullum remains defiant. AAP · Nov 22, 2025
Veteran's career at crossroads after Head's heroics Australia veteran Usman Khawaja's career is hanging in the balance after his back injury led to Travis Head opening and smashing a classic Ashes knock. AAP · Nov 22, 2025
Why England’s haunting Ashes humiliation won’t lead to major change Two batting collapses and Travis Head’s brilliance guided Australia to a 1-0 series lead inside two days but England will simply take Head’s innings as vindication of their own strategy The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025
Travball 1-0 Bazball: Head’s big numbers add up to a damning zero for England Australia’s bold call as replacement for creaking Usman Khawaja in second innings set up a Test-winning 69-ball ton, the second-fastest in Ashes history The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025
Ben Stokes: Travis Head domination 'knocked wind' out of England in humbling Ashes defeat Three Lions were thrashed in first Ashes test in Perth Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2025
Ben Stokes left ‘shellshocked’ after quickfire first Ashes Test defeat Travis Head’s remarkable century led Australia to an eight-wicket win. The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025
Australia star Head plunders another classic knock Australia star Travis Head has created a reputation as a player for the biggest stage, with his latest Ashes century to be long remembered. AAP · Nov 22, 2025
Shell-shocked Stokes tells England to feel the hurt England have been humbled inside two days in the first Ashes Test in Perth, but captain Ben Stokes doesn't want any baggage carried into the Gabba. AAP · Nov 22, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025 Zak Crawley’s awkward prod sends England down another terminal spiral England refuse on a point of principle to rein themselves in but the latest batting collapse lays bare glaring weaknesses
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025 Why Jamie Smith was given out in controversial second innings decision Smith was judged to have made contact with the ball after a DRS review
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025 England skittled once again as first Ashes Test motors towards early finish Australia took nine wickets for just 99 runs in the afternoon session.
AAP · Nov 22, 2025 Top Test bat in disbelief after falling to Starc again Joe Root has now gone 29 Test innings without scoring a century in Australia, and the pressure on him will be intense during the Gabba Ashes Test.
AAP · Nov 22, 2025 Khawaja's back spasms the 'best he's ever had' Travis Head has cracked the equal sixth fastest Test century - but the magical moment wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for Usman Khawaja's back injury.
AAP · Nov 21, 2025 Head's instant Ashes classic sinks England in two days Travis Head's classic Ashes century has propelled Australia to one of their most memorable Test wins, sinking a deflated England by eight wickets in two days.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025 Pat Cummins gives injury update on Usman Khawaja after missing start of Australia innings Khawaja was unable to open the batting for Australia due to back spasms
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025 England’s fab five bully Australia’s finest with faultless display of raw aggression By the time Mark Wood replaced Jofra Archer the only thing Steve Smith seemed to know for certain was that he wanted to be at the non-striker’s end
Newslaundry · Nov 21, 2025 Meet the ex-player who set Deepti Sharma on the path to glory In the recently concluded ICC Women’s World Cup, Agra’s very own all-rounder Deepti Sharma played a pivotal role in securing a historic win for the Indian team. Dazzling spectators with both the ball and bat, she set multiple records along the way.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025 The clever Ben Stokes move that gives England an Ashes edge to stun Australia The England captain delivered a sensational display with the ball to ignite hopes of a famous Ashes victory in the first Test in Perth, but it was his strategy that helped the tourists seize the moment on day one
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025 Ben Stokes goes full ‘beast mode’ as England hit back in thrilling Ashes opener Stokes’ five-wicket haul helped his side fight back into the contest.