The Latest Breaking News from Michael Neser

Mitchell Starc’s bat-and-ball double whammy at dusk propels Australia into the light

England endured their Ashes tormentor’s late batting stand and when Stokes’s tourists surrendered to 97 for three the bowler attacked

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2025

Slow learners England burn Ashes dream with brain fades

Ollie Pope's daft dismissal has summed up why England are on the cusp of falling 2-0 behind in the Ashes series after playing into Australia's hands.

AAP · Dec 6, 2025

Woeful England slide towards second Test defeat as Mitchell Starc and Australia dominate

England 134/6 (trail Australia by 43 runs): The tourists are facing a 2-0 series deficit after Starc starred in Brisbane

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025

No Lyon helped me find rhythm: England's Crawley

England's Zak Crawley conceded it was easier to find his rhythm against an all-pace attack after Nathan Lyon was axed from Australia's XI for the second Test.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025

Zak Crawley’s handsome drives steady England ship and show power of perseverance

England fans were bracing themselves for a familiar and depressing few hours before the opener finally came good

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

Oh Duckett. I was fearing for Crawley when I should have been worrying about Ben

Up against the brilliant Mitchell Starc and his band of bowlers, even a dot ball for England in the Ashes is a moment of relief

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

Mitchell Starc continues his mission to wreck England’s Ashes hopes in Brisbane

Root, still chasing an elusive first century on Australian soil, is crucial to English hopes as the game moves towards its night-time phase.

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Lyon 'absolutely filthy' with axing for Gabba Test

Nathan Lyon was unhappy about being dropped for the first time in a home Test since 2012, as George Bailey revealed why Pat Cummins was a late scratching.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025

Ashes: Joe Root hits first Test century in Australia amid chaotic start to second Test

Matthew Hayden’s blushes spared as Root takes full advantage of early reprieve with sparkling ton at the Gabba

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025

Australia keep mind games alive before XI unveiled

The Pat Cummins mystery was finally put to bed before the surprise swap of Nathan Lyon and Michael Neser kept Australia's team under wraps until the Gabba toss.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025