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Australia’s ‘old blokes’ rally together for the Ashes chasing one last demolition of England

Australia’s Ashes squad contains only one player – Cameron Green – younger than 30 years old but that does not mean this battle-hardened Test team are over the hill just yet

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Ben Stokes dismisses criticism of Ashes preparations from 'has-beens'

England have scheduled just one tour game in preparation for the first Test

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025

Smith hits another 50 as Vics give NSW the blues

Steve Smith will enter the Ashes with a century and two scores above 50 for NSW, but the Blues were beaten by 300 runs by Victoria at the SCG.

AAP · Nov 12, 2025

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Australia star ruled out of first Ashes Test but Josh Hazlewood cleared to play after injury scare

The uncapped Brendan Doggett would be next in line should further reinforcements be required

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Ben Stokes hits back at England ‘has-beens’ over criticism of Ashes preparations

Captain hits out at criticism of preparation from ‘has-beens’ and says a packed cricket schedule means Ashes warmup matches are not simple

The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2025

Ben Stokes hits back at ‘has-beens’ Ian Botham and Michael Vaughan after Ashes criticism

Lord Botham and Michael Vaughan have been among those to question England’s light Ashes warm-up schedule ahead of the Ashes opener

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Stokes defends Ashes prep amid 'jam-packed' schedule

Amid criticism from Ashes greats about England's preparation, captain Ben Stokes believes his team is ideally placed to face Australia.

AAP · Nov 12, 2025

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Ollie Pope poised to stay at No 3 as England focus on continuity for Ashes

Assistant coach Marcus Trescothick ‘presumes’ Surrey batter will keep place before tourists’ solitary warm-up date

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025

Morning Mail: ‘Postcode lottery’ for specialist care, Trump claims big victory over Democrats, can McDonald’s be stopped?

Many patients ignorant of public hospital care or can’t access it, experts warn; Melbourne suburb faces long fight to resist fast-food chain

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2025

The remarkable story of the 1879 Sydney riot that set the tone for 150 years of Ashes rivalry

All hell broke loose at what became known as the SCG when a couple of thousand people, including a teenage Banjo Paterson, stormed the pitch

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2025

Ben Stokes in ‘beast mode’ for Ashes after injury setback, claims England star

Ben Duckett is full of admiration for the way England captain Ben Stokes is preparing for the Ashes after injuring his shoulder in the summer

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Trescothick defends England’s Ashes buildup and shrugs off hypocrisy jibes

Marcus Trescothick has defended England’s Ashes preparations after Ian Botham joined a chorus of criticism from former players over the decision to schedule just a single warmup game

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025

England given Ashes warm-up warning as they prepare for Andrew Flintoff’s Lions

England head coach Brendon McCullum has opted against any tour matches against local opposition ahead of the marquee series.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Ian Botham adds to criticism of England’s Ashes build-up: ‘It’s not the way I would prepare’

England will only play the England Lions in a three-day warm-up before the start of the Ashes

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

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AAP · Nov 11, 2025

Smith in form but NSW struggling against Victoria

Steve Smith has again shown he's in fine touch ahead of the Ashes, but his half century couldn't stop NSW conceding a 254-run first-innings deficit to Victoria.

AAP · Nov 11, 2025

Indigenous cricket numbers rise as stars eye Test spots

Only two Indigenous men have played Test cricket for Australia, but there could be that same number in the same XI during this summer's Ashes.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2025

Ian Botham fires new salvo at England’s lack of Ashes preparations

Ian Botham has launched a fresh broadside at the decision by England to arrange just a single intra-squad match before the start of the Ashes

AAP · Nov 11, 2025

Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes

Cricket legend Greg Chappell has urged Australian selectors to pick Jake Weatherald as a specialist opener, instead using Marnus Labuschagne at No.3.

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AAP · Nov 10, 2025

Munny's England dreaming ... Jarvo, Barmies and all

The inimitable Cameron Munster has wowed England with his brilliance in the Ashes - and would love to do so again one day in the Super League.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025

Usman Khawaja calls for end of England fan’s ban after ugly clash with Australia team

Usman Khawaja and David Warner confronted MCC members after receiving a barrage of abuse in the Long Room at Lord’s during the 2023 Ashes

AAP · Nov 10, 2025

Starc tells curators to back themselves and go green

Mitchell Starc says any push for flatter pitches to produce longer Test matches should not be on the cards for the Ashes, joining calls for more lively wickets.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025

England touch down in Perth but sleepy Lilac Hill is an unlikely Ashes starting point

England’s Test team have now all arrived in Australia, but with 11 days to go until battle commences their preparation seems a little underwhelming

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025

Welcome to the Guardian’s 100 best players in the history of the men’s Ashes

This week we will be publishing a run-down of our judges’ greatest Ashes cricketers in the buildup to this year’s series opener on 21 November. Here’s how we did it

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025

Chris Woakes highlights ‘definite bonus’ for England ahead of first Ashes Test in Australia

Chris Woakes believes one crucial decision could play into England’s hands in the upcoming Ashes

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025

Chris Woakes happy as Australia give up ‘Gabbatoir’ factor in Ashes opener

The now-retired seamer feels the revised running order gives England a boost for this winter’s series.

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