Usman Khawaja capitalises on unexpected Australia comeback as England battle hard to stay in Ashes Test Usman Khawaja was a late replacement for Steve Smith on day one of the third Ashes Test Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025
Weatherald goes full circle in Adelaide Oval return Jake Weatherald was a 29-year-old unable to crack the Sheffield Shield two seasons ago. Now he is opening the batting for Australia in an Ashes series. AAP · Dec 16, 2025
Usman Khawaja left out of Australia’s XI for third Ashes Test in Adelaide The Test future of Usman Khawaja has been thrown further into doubt after the veteran opener was left out of Australia’s team to face England in Adelaide The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2025
Aussies make big Khawaja call in new-look Test XI Pat Cummins insists the door is not shut on Usman Khawaja's Test career, despite the fit-again veteran being left out of the side for the third Ashes Test. AAP · Dec 16, 2025
England's worst-case scenario is Head at No.5: Warner David Warner says moving Travis Head back to No.5 could make Australia's batting more dangerous in Adelaide, with Usman Khawaja opening. AAP · Dec 12, 2025
Return of captain Pat Cummins leaves Australia facing key selection decisions for third Ashes Test Cummins will be back to lead Australia as they look to seal the series in Adelaide The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
Pat Cummins primed for return as Australia name squad for third Ashes Test Captain expected to be back at the helm in Adelaide while opener Usman Khawaja remains in the frame despite back injury concerns The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2025
Cummins return sets Aussies up for fresh Ashes record Pat Cummins has been named in Australia's squad for the first time this Ashes, putting Australia in the box seat to clinch the series. AAP · Dec 10, 2025
Australia ponder surprise new role for Khawaja Australia are considering recalling Usman Khawaja into the middle order for the third Ashes Test, says coach Andrew McDonald. AAP · Dec 9, 2025
Ben Stokes leaps to Jofra Archer’s defence after heated Ashes exchange with Steve Smith Archer and Smith shared a few fierce words with Australia nearing victory in Brisbane The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025
Big praise for opening pair as Khawaja call looms Australia will be in for a selection dilemma if Usman Khawaja recovers from his back injury in time for the third Ashes Test, to be played at Adelaide Oval. AAP · Dec 8, 2025
Remember me? McSweeney hits double ton for Australia A After a torrid introduction to Test cricket against India ace Jasprit Bumrah, Nathan McSweeney has staked his claim to replace Usman Khawaja. AAP · Dec 6, 2025
Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders Jake Weatherald says he felt for England as they fumbled a handful of catches in a sloppy final session on day two of the second Ashes Test. AAP · Dec 5, 2025
Wayward England pace attack fumble their golden chance to strike with new ball So good in the first innings in Perth, England’s bowlers were dismal in the opening session on day two to let Australia off the hook The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025 England rue five dropped catches as Australia build lead in second Ashes Test Shelled catches frustrated England’s bowlers as Australia ended day two with a 44-run lead after half-centuries for Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025 England fighting to keep Australia in check as bowlers toil The hosts made serious inroads on England’s 334 as they feasted on some wayward fare with the pink ball.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025 Australia turn up the heat with rapid response in second Test Australia raced to 130 for one in just 21 overs before the tea break.
Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025 Ashes: Australia take control of second Test despite Will Jacks' brilliance All-rounder took one of the great catches to dismiss Steve Smith, but five others went down as the tourists’ fluffed their chances in the field
The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2025 Cummins out of Australia Ashes squad as Khawaja lays into state of Perth pitch Captain Pat Cummins’s return is on hold as Australia named an unchanged squad for the match in Brisbane, with Usman Khawaja retaining his place
AAP · Nov 23, 2025 Weatherald 'pumped' despite rollercoaster Test debut Rocked by a second-ball duck on Test debut, new Australia opener Jake Weatherald backed himself in during the second innings of an extraordinary Ashes opener.
AAP · Nov 23, 2025 Jewell sparkles with ton to lift Tasmania against NSW Caleb Jewell's 102 put Tasmania in a strong position at 2-196 in reply to NSW's 9-391 declared after day two of the Sheffield Shield clash at Cricket Central.
AAP · Nov 22, 2025 Veteran's career at crossroads after Head's heroics Australia veteran Usman Khawaja's career is hanging in the balance after his back injury led to Travis Head opening and smashing a classic Ashes knock.
Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2025 England suffer brutal eight wicket loss as Australia clinch victory in first Ashes Test Australia take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Ashes series
AAP · Nov 22, 2025 Khawaja's back spasms the 'best he's ever had' Travis Head has cracked the equal sixth fastest Test century - but the magical moment wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for Usman Khawaja's back injury.
The Guardian - 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