Ashes: Joe Root's 160 puts England in charge before Travis Head hits back for Australia England record their best total of the series, but it still may not be enough Evening Standard · Jan 5
How Jamie Smith’s ‘dumb’ dismissal epitomises England’s brutal Ashes failure While Joe Root’s century was all class, Smith’s inexplicable shot summed up another day where England were on the wrong side of the moments in this Ashes series, amid an impressive Australia fightback The Independent UK · Jan 5
Root hits masterful century for England before Head leads Australia fightback Joe Root’s 160 helped England to 384 but Travis Head responded with his own masterclass to lift Australia to 166 for two at the end of the second day of the fifth Ashes test The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
Joe Root’s 160 puts England in charge before Travis Head hits back for Australia Root was a class above his team-mates as he converted his overnight 72 into an outstanding 160. The Independent UK · Jan 5
Head a fair Weatherald friend Jake Weatherald is one of several Australian batters under scrutiny following the Boxing Day Test defeat, but has support from opening partner Travis Head. AAP · Dec 28, 2025
Australia's shaky batters face SCG selection scrutiny Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green all face selection pressure following double failures in Australia's jarring loss at the MCG. AAP · Dec 27, 2025
England embark on exhilarating run-chase for victory in Boxing Day Test A second two-day finish of the series was on the menu in Melbourne, with England 77 for two in pursuit of 175 at the tea break. The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025
Josh Tongue takes three wickets as England claim early Boxing Day advantage Tongue dismissed Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and captain Steve Smith. The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025
Pace aces to spearhead Australia's Boxing Day Test Australia's bid for an Ashes whitewash will resume at the MCG on Boxing Day without a spinner after they elected not to pick a replacement for Nathan Lyon. AAP · Dec 25, 2025
Australia retain Ashes as England suffer crushing series defeat England lose third Test by 82 runs as tour crumbles in record-equalling time Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025
RonBall trumps BazBall as Aussies retain the Ashes Australia's players have celebrated with Test greats and declared they want to clean sweep England 5-0, after retaining the Ashes with victory in Adelaide. AAP · Dec 21, 2025
Dominant Australia defeat England in third Test to retain Ashes – as it happened Australia win by 82 runs as England fall short of record run chase in Adelaide The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2025
Zak Crawley admits outclassed England are ‘staring down the barrel’ A series defeat looms inside three Tests despite opener Crawley ditching his typical expansiveness in a dogged 85 in Adelaide. The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025
England require Ashes miracle but avoid further humiliation as Australia on verge of victory England were left on 207 for 6, needing a 228-run miracle on day five in Adelaide, while Australia require four more wickets to seal a 3-0 lead The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025 Zak Crawley and Joe Root show fight as England battle to avoid Adelaide defeat The tourists face a monumental target of 435 to achieve an almost unthinkable comeback.
AAP · Dec 20, 2025 'As good as it gets': Aussie plucks Ashes screamer Australia's Marnus Labuschagne has taken a one-handed screamer of a catch against England that left a world-renowned fielder in awe.
AAP · Dec 19, 2025 Ashes look secure, but what is Australia's best XI? Australia began the summer with great uncertainty over their best Test XI, and they could wrap up the Ashes urn no closer to finding the answers.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025 Alex Carey’s sparkling Ashes century steadies Australia after England strike early in heat The hosts edged the opening day in Adelaide but England could be positive after a standout spell from Jofra Archer, who took 3-29 in Australia’s 326-8
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Jofra Archer impresses but Alex Carey ensures Australia stay strong in Adelaide Australia ended the opening day of the third Test on 326-8 after winning the toss
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Usman Khawaja defies cricketing obituaries to seize unexpected chance in third Ashes Test Khawaja, who turns 39 years old on day two of the Adelaide Test, wasn’t initially selected but stepped up when Steve Smith was forced to withdraw
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025 Australia vs England 3rd Test: Ashes prediction, betting tips & odds Jonathan Doidge takes a look at the best Ashes betting odds on the Third Test in Adelaide with England needing a win to keep the series alive
The Guardian - AU · 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
AAP · Dec 9, 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 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 Gabba moment that gives Marnus confidence of kicking on Marnus Labuschagne was very impressed by the work of two lower-order batters in Australia's second Ashes Test victory at the Gabba.