The Latest Breaking News from Ashes

‘It’s not up to me is it?’ McCullum wants to stay on despite England’s Ashes defeat

England’s head coach stands by his methods despite losing Ashes at earliest opportunity with the ECB facing a seven-figure payoff if they cut ties

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025

What changes can England make to salvage some pride from dismal Ashes tour?

The tourists have meekly surrendered the urn after three Tests and attention now turns to trying to avoid a whitewash.

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

'Is it 2010 yet?': Australia revel in Broad's sledge

Stuart Broad insists Australia's Ashes team is their worst in 15 years, but says England have played at only 20 per cent of their ability to go 3-0 down.

AAP · Dec 22, 2025

Ben Stokes wants to remain England captain as Brendon McCullum admits Ashes mistakes

Stokes ‘absolutely’ keen to stay on as captain despite crushing Ashes defeat in Australia

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025

Stokes vows to remain England captain as McCullum admits regret over Ashes preparations

As Ben Stokes stressed his commitment to leading England after losing the Ashes inside 11 days, Brendon McCullum gave his first admission of regret

The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025

Snicko lacks consistency: Australian skipper

Australian captain Pat Cummins has joined a chorus of discontent over Snicko technology after a series of Ashes controversies.

AAP · Dec 21, 2025

RonBall trumps BazBall as Aussies retain the Ashes

Australia's players have celebrated with Test greats and declared they want to clean sweep England 5-0, after retaining the Ashes with victory in Adelaide.

AAP · Dec 21, 2025

Losing 'sucks', but Bazball isn't dead: England captain

England captain Ben Stokes says he absolutely has the energy to continue as a leader in the Bazball revolution which has fallen flat in the Ashes.

AAP · Dec 21, 2025

'I doubt I'll play': Cummins to join Lyon on sidelines

Australia captain Pat Cummins is unlikely to play in the Boxing Day Test against England, while spinner Nathan Lyon is expected to miss the rest of the Ashes.

AAP · Dec 21, 2025

Dominant Australia defeat England in third Test to retain Ashes – as it happened

Australia win by 82 runs as England fall short of record run chase in Adelaide

The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2025