England go for the jugular as pace aces wreak havoc England's speedsters have caused chaos on the opening day of the Ashes series in Perth, and they're vowing to continue their onslaught with a pack mentality. AAP · Nov 21, 2025
Pat Cummins gives injury update on Usman Khawaja after missing start of Australia innings Khawaja was unable to open the batting for Australia due to back spasms The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
England’s fab five bully Australia’s finest with faultless display of raw aggression By the time Mark Wood replaced Jofra Archer the only thing Steve Smith seemed to know for certain was that he wanted to be at the non-striker’s end The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025
Alastair Cook and Becky Ives make best of TNT Sports’ shonky Ashes production Presenter Becky Ives was breezy, while Alastair Cook was pushed to the front like the last ceremonial horse of some dying cavalry unit The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025
The clever Ben Stokes move that gives England an Ashes edge to stun Australia The England captain delivered a sensational display with the ball to ignite hopes of a famous Ashes victory in the first Test in Perth, but it was his strategy that helped the tourists seize the moment on day one The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
Ashes: England great urges side to open up 'scars' in Australia's batting Tourists’ fast bowlers unsettle hosts with hostile attack on first day of Ashes Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025
Ben Stokes goes full ‘beast mode’ as England hit back in thrilling Ashes opener Stokes’ five-wicket haul helped his side fight back into the contest. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
Brydon Carse hails ‘relentless’ England pace attack after thrilling Ashes start Brydon Carse hailed England’s ‘relentless’ pace attack after an extraordinary first day of the Ashes, across which 19 wickets fell The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025
Who is Brydon Carse? England quick takes plaudits on opening day of Ashes Carse took two wickets to help spearhead England’s recovery in Perth The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
Michael Vaughan sees ‘scars’ on Australia batters as England fight back in Ashes Former Australia coach Justin Langer called visiting captain Ben Stokes ‘a fit-and-strong freak’. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
Ashes begins with a bang after 19 wickets on dramatic day one give England early edge Ben Stokes took five wickets as England battled back in Perth, reducing Australia to 123 for 9 after Mitchell Starc had blasted out the tourists for 172 The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025
Ben Stokes leads ferocious England fightback as wickets tumble in wild start to Ashes England were bowled out for 172 – but then reduced the hosts to 123 for nine by stumps in Perth after their captain’s five-for The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
The bizarre reason why Usman Khawaja didn’t open the batting for Australia in first Ashes Test Marnus Labuschagne joined debutant Jake Weatherald in the middle for the start of Australia’s innings after bowling out England for 172 The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
Mitchell Starc removes Zak Crawley and Joe Root for ducks as England wobble Ollie Pope showed admirable calm as he navigated a high-pressure situation to make a solid 46. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
AAP · Nov 21, 2025 Australia collapse as quicks dominate Ashes opening day Australia's early Ashes dominance from a Mitchell Starc masterclass has crumbled, collapsing to 9-123 at stumps following a chaotic first day in Perth.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025 Australia close on 123-9 after England skittled for 172: Ashes first Test, day one – as it happened Mitchell Starc took seven wickets before Ben Stokes inspired England’s fightback on a remarkable day in Perth
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Ashes 2025 live score: Ex-Australia cricketer fumes over Usman Khawaja blunder in first Test – ‘beyond a joke’ England were dismissed for just 172 in their first innings after winning the toss and electing to bat first in Perth but fought back superbly with the ball to take the ascendancy after day one
AAP · Nov 20, 2025 Ashes set to be closest in Australia for a generation Every Ashes series in Australia for the past 40 years has been anti-climatic, but this summer is perfectly placed for classic status.
AAP · Nov 20, 2025 England's Bazballers backed to thrive on enemy ground England haven't won a Test match in Australia since the 2010/2011 series, and they will have to buck the odds in order to win back the urn this summer.
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Ben Stokes to pay tribute to his late father with specially designed Ashes kit Ben Stokes will lead England in Australia as they look to win the Ashes for the first time since 2015
Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025 Ashes 2025-26 series preview: England vs Dad's Army for the Urn! Ben Stokes is desperate to unleash his seriously fast bowling attack against one of the oldest Test sides ever
The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025 A decade since Dad died, cricket has become a reminder of his love for us With each series (and what is more exciting than the Ashes at home?) the place gets expanded with new memories forged from the old ones
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025 Ashes 2025-26: key battles that could decide the urn’s next destination Australia and England could win or lose in a number of critical areas including Joe Root’s ability to fend off Pat Cummins and which No 5 will shine brightest
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Ashes 2025/26 First Test Prediction: Australia to make winning start in Perth Jonathan Doidge has run the rule over the best Ashes betting odds on the series opener.
Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025 Ben Stokes calls upcoming Ashes 'biggest series' of his England captaincy Billed as a battle that will define the legacy of the entire 'Bazball' era