The Latest Breaking News from Ashes

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

Why Australia will win v why England can win: two Guardian cricket writers make their Ashes cases

No 1-ranked Australia are favourites on home soil but through a forest of caveats for England, there is still a path to the urn

The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2025

Mark Wood ‘absolutely rapid’ in England nets boost ahead of first Ashes Test

There is renewed optimism in the camp that the quickest bowler in the country could be ready for what is expected to be a fast and furious surface.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

Ashes is all about heroes and villains: Alex Carey

Alex Carey says Ashes cricket is all about heroes and villains as he braces to face England just two years after his controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow.

AAP · Nov 18, 2025

‘I’m praying for them’: Why England’s Ashes may hinge on Perth opener

INTERVIEW: ‘If you go 1-0 down in Australia, you’re generally toast,’ explains Ashes winner Chris Tremlett as England aim to win down under for the first time since 2011. By Richard Edwards

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

Bazball faces its ultimate test as England eye golden Ashes chance

England have a clearly defined identity and optimism, but still need to compete in a manner that earns Australia’s respect

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025

Tassie teammates in battle for one Ashes spot

Teammates for Tasmania, Beau Webster and Jake Weatherald will be locked in a battle to play for Australia in the first Test of the Ashes.

AAP · Nov 17, 2025

Scott Boland seeks to inspire next generation as Indigenous history beckons in Ashes opener

Fast bowler and Brendan Doggett in line to be the first pair of Indigenous cricketers in the same Australia side

The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2025

Mind guru Gilbert Enoka: ‘England are about to go to war, and I want to be in the trench with them’

The mental skills coach famed for his ‘no dickheads’ policy with the All Blacks now faces his and Brendon McCullum’s acid test in the Ashes

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025