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Gus Atkinson happy to fly under the radar ahead of first Ashes experience

Atkinson has attracted little attention in the build-up to Friday’s first Test.

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025

I can’t remember ever being so confident at the start of an away Ashes series

Australia have big injuries and concerns over their top order: if England start well in Perth they can win back the Ashes

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025

Joe Root plays it cool in Ashes century quest

Star England veteran Joe Root averages a paltry 35.68 across 14 Tests in Australia, and the pressure will be on him to produce an Ashes century in Perth.

AAP · Nov 18, 2025

TMS stats man says which Ashes team of the past England should look to for hope

England go in search of their first win Down Under since the 2010-11 series.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Scott Boland names Australia’s most prized England scalp before Ashes

Boland says Joe Root remains England’s most prized wicket despite having yet to reach three figures in 14 matches in Australia

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

‘Why can’t playtime be equal?’: A champion’s homecoming rewrites what Agra’s girls can be

In 2012, a family in Agra gathered in their living room — mother, father, four sons and a daughter. A lot of opinions had been given by extended family, neighbours and everyone else they knew. And now, a decision had to be made. 

Newslaundry · Nov 17, 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

Brook can do a Pietersen on the Aussies: Katich

Former Australia Test opener Simon Katich reckons Harry Brook will be England's leading run-scorer during the Ashes, and he doubts Joe Root will score a ton.

AAP · Nov 17, 2025

Memories of a first England Test in Perth: a terry towelling hat and Lillee’s aluminium bat

A hastily cobbled together three-match series allowed me to see Australia’s firebrand bowler in action at the Waca – and finally find my tribe

The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2025

Ollie Pope confident he can deliver under pressure for England

Pope reeled off confident knocks of 100 and 90 in the three-day warm-up against England Lions.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025