The Latest Breaking News from Ashes

Rookies, Perry inflict England Ashes pain

Three Australian bowlers have claimed their first Test wickets while Ellyse Perry also has two scalps to leave England at 6-120 in the Ashes Test.

AAP · Jan 27, 2022

Heather Knight saves England with century against Australia on day two of Women's Ashes Test

An historic century from captain Heather Knight has swung the momentum in the Women's Ashes Test in Canberra, but Australia remains on top after day two.

ABC News · Jan 27, 2022

Women's Ashes top 20: Raelee Thompson relives 1984-85 Test series and final match from hell

Cricket hall-of-famer Raelee Thompson recalls Australia's remarkable summer of the 1984-85 Tour against England, how she cried when it was over but rejoiced the friendships she had made along her tremendous cricketing journey.

ABC News · Jan 27, 2022

Paul Collingwood says England should be 'given medals not criticism' after the Ashes

Assistant coach Paul Collingwood has defended England's Ashes players following their 4-0 series defeat by Australia.

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2022

‘Sitting ducks’: Collingwood defends England after Ashes bubble fatigue

England’s assistant coach Paul Collingwood said players ‘deserve medals not criticism’ and added that the potential mental toll on players ‘scares me’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2022

Australia bat their way into box seat against England after day one of Women's Ashes Test in Canberra

Half-centuries to Rachael Haynes, Meg Lanning, Ash Gardner and Tahlia McGrath leave Australia in a strong position after day one of the Ashes Test in Canberra.

ABC News · Jan 26, 2022

Paul Collingwood scared of long-term impact Covid bubbles might have on players

Collingwood suspects the restrictive conditions players have had to deal with may have inhibited performance levels.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022

'Phenomenal': Ashes Test inspires Canberra girls

As Australian cricket greats like Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry and Meg Lanning face off England in the Women's Ashes Test from Thursday, there will be potential future players cheering from the stands.

The Canberra Times · Jan 26, 2022

England’s Katherine Brunt “sick to death” as she calls for revamp to women’s Test cricket

England star Katherine Brunt has given a damning assessment of women’s Test cricket ahead of Wednesday’s Ashes clash with rivals Australia.

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2022

Women’s Ashes: After cruel washouts, England in must-win mode ahead of crucial Test

When you consider the shambles that England’s men had served up by the time they were arriving at the midpoint of their Ashes series in must-win mode, the similar predicament in which England’s women now find themselves seems especially harsh.

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2022