Broad brands Australia’s team as their worst since 2010 as pre-Ashes barbs fly Stuart Broad has said that England will face “probably the worst Australian team since 2010” on tour this winter The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025
Sir Alastair Cook relishing ‘bucket list’ role as Ashes commentator in Australia Cook plans to attend the first, fourth and fifth games this winter. The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
Stuart Broad hits back at David Warner’s Ashes ‘moral victory’ jibe Broad labelled the hosts the “worst” Australian side in 15 years in response to Warner’s Ashes prediction The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
'Of course': Giddy Walsh eyes off Kangaroos No.1 jumper Brisbane grand final hero Reece Walsh is making no secret of his desire to unseat Dylan Edwards and win the Australian fullback spot on the Ashes tour. AAP · Oct 14, 2025
Cummins feared Ashes could be over a fortnight ago Pat Cummins believes his recovery from a stress injury in his lower back is now progressing, but the Test captain was fearing the worse not long ago. AAP · Oct 14, 2025
Six NRL stars, no Man of Steel in England Ashes squad Six NRL players are in England's squad for the Ashes, but coach Shaun Wane has had to defend his decision not to pick the Super League's Man of Steel. AAP · Oct 14, 2025
Labuschagne set to stay Bulls No.3 in Ashes bat off Marnus Labuschagne remains the frontrunner to open with Usman Khawaja in the Ashes, but the Test hopeful is expected to stay at No.3 for Queensland. AAP · Oct 14, 2025
‘Not difficult’: Wane explains omission of Jake Connor from England Ashes squad Jake Connor, the 2025 Man of Steel, has been left out of the England’s squad to face Australia in the first Ashes series since 2003 The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025
Brydon Carse reveals Stokes and Wood are close to 100% and ‘raring to go’ for Ashes England pace bowler Brydon Carse has revealed captain Ben Stokes and fellow quick Mark Wood are close to 100% fitness as Ashes series looms The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025
Pat Cummins: Australia captain makes new admission over fitness for First Ashes Test Recent reports claimed that influential skipper was in danger of missing the entire series against England with lingering back injury Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025
Australia captain Pat Cummins ‘less than likely’ to be fit for first Ashes Test The fast bowler is recovering from lumbar bone stress in his lower back and has not played since July The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
Warner says Konstas still the man for his old spot David Warner believes Sam Konstas should be the man to open for Australia in the Ashes, believing Marnus Labuschagne is best suited returning at No.3. AAP · Oct 13, 2025
Cummins plots bowling return with Ashes opener unlikely Pat Cummins has conceded he is unlikely to play in the first Ashes Test in Perth, but the Test captain is aiming to soon take a huge leap towards bowling again. AAP · Oct 13, 2025
Harry Brook wants to use New Zealand tour as preparation for 2026 T20 World Cup England will play three T20 internationals against the Black Caps followed by a three-match ODI series The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025
AAP · Oct 11, 2025 Boland's MCG heroics more relevant than 2023 Ashes blip England went after Scott Boland in the 2023 Ashes and became the only team to conquer the Victorian, but Australia's coach believes that is now irrelevant.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2025 Winter is coming: England’s cricketers fly out for long tour that will decide Ashes and World Cup Four decades ago Mike Gatting lamented 30-game schedule and while improvements were made, players will be weary of gruelling season ahead
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025 England Ashes selection won’t lead to a rivalry with Ollie Pope – Jacob Bethell Pope has been the long-term incumbent at number three but Bethell’s rise to prominence has cranked up the competition.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025 Harry Brook says Pat Cummins’ absence could boost England’s Ashes hopes England’s vice-captain Harry Brook believes the tourists can take advantage if Cummins’ back injury rules him out of the first Test in Perth
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025 Australia head coach not giving up hope of having Pat Cummins for Ashes opener Cummins returned to running this week as he recovers from lumbar bone stress in his lower back.
AAP · Oct 10, 2025 Labuschagne 'close to his best': Andrew McDonald Australia coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Marnus Labuschagne is an option to open again in Test cricket, praising his return to form ahead of the Ashes.
AAP · Oct 10, 2025 Cummins 'a lot more optimistic' for first Test Pat Cummins could soon learn if he will be fit for the first Ashes Test, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent his captain is still a chance to play.
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025 Joe Root issues ‘bring the urn home’ rallying cry ahead of Ashes IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025 England beware: terminally obsessed Marnus Labuschagne has gone back to basics Australian batter, an evangelical Christian who believes this is all written out in advance, may force his way back for the Ashes
AAP · Oct 9, 2025 Pick me: Labuschagne boosts Ashes hopes with latest ton Just days after being axed from Australia's ODI team, Marnus Labuschagne has cracked a sparkling century for Queensland in their one-day loss to Tasmania.
AAP · Oct 9, 2025 Limited prep won't be a worry for Cummins: Starc Mitchell Starc says Pat Cummins needs less time bowling than some other quicks to prepare for Tests, as Australia's pace ace fights to be fit for the Ashes.