The compelling case for Nathan Lyon at the Gabba Only Mitchell Starc has bowled more overs with the pink ball than Nathan Lyon as speculation continues as to whether the spinner will play at the Gabba. AAP · Nov 30, 2025
Pat Cummins: Australia make decision over captain for second Ashes Test against England Australia have named their squad for next week’s second Ashes Test Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025
Pat Cummins to miss second Ashes Test as Australia name squad Cummins missed the first Test in Perth with a back issue and Australia have named unchanged squad The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
Perth's Ashes wicket gets full marks from ICC The Perth pitch was not to blame for the fast-and-furious nature of the first Ashes Test, according to the International Cricket Council. AAP · Nov 27, 2025
First-over destroyer Mitchell Starc deserves place among Australia’s greats Kerry O’Keeffe has called the veteran left-armer ‘one of the most underrated cricketers Australia have produced’, and the figures back him up The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025
Mitchell Starc has got England’s number as Ben Stokes faces a dirty dozen in Brisbane Australia quick is finding new ways to break records as he closes on Pakistan great Wasim Akram’s benchmark for the most Test wickets by a left-arm bowler The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2025
England greats slam 'amateurish' resting for PM's match England's decision to fly to Queensland early instead of playing a pink-ball match has been slammed following their first Test capitulation in Perth. AAP · Nov 25, 2025
Australia star on cusp of left-arm immortality Fresh from destroying England with 10 wickets in the Ashes opener, Mitchell Starc is on the verge of becoming the greatest left-arm bowler in Test history. AAP · Nov 23, 2025
England must avoid Perth 2025 becoming the new Adelaide 2006 Losing the first Test by eight wickets after being 105 ahead with one man out is a body blow that risks derailing the entire tour The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2025
Michael Vaughan sends England warning not to look 'amateurish' after Ashes thrashing Tourists were decimated in Perth on day two Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2025
Why England’s haunting Ashes humiliation won’t lead to major change Two batting collapses and Travis Head’s brilliance guided Australia to a 1-0 series lead inside two days but England will simply take Head’s innings as vindication of their own strategy The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025
Shell-shocked Stokes tells England to feel the hurt England have been humbled inside two days in the first Ashes Test in Perth, but captain Ben Stokes doesn't want any baggage carried into the Gabba. AAP · Nov 22, 2025
Zak Crawley’s awkward prod sends England down another terminal spiral England refuse on a point of principle to rein themselves in but the latest batting collapse lays bare glaring weaknesses The Guardian - UK · 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 Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2025
Tom’s Guide · Nov 22, 2025 The Ashes 1st Test LIVE: Australia vs England, free cricket streams, Australia win in Perth All the ways to watch Australia vs England in The Ashes opening Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025 Why Jamie Smith was given out in controversial second innings decision Smith was judged to have made contact with the ball after a DRS review
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025 England skittled once again as first Ashes Test motors towards early finish Australia took nine wickets for just 99 runs in the afternoon session.
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025 Zak Crawley makes second duck before England take control of first Ashes Test Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope guided the tourists to a 99-run lead at lunch on day two in Perth.
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.
AAP · Nov 22, 2025 Brisbane no certainty for Test opener until 2032 Brisbane is only guaranteed to host the opening Test in 2032, with Australia a chance to never start a summer at the Gabba again before it is knocked down.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025 Australian newspapers savage Ashes hosts after England storm back to inflict ‘116-year low’ The Australian media reacted poorly after Ben Stokes and England stormed back to seize an early Ashes advantage in the first Test in Perth
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025 Ashes 2025 live: England search for answers after humiliating defeat in first Test Travis Head’s brilliant century inspired Australia to a 1-0 lead in the series after a pair of horrific England batting collapses
AAP · Nov 21, 2025 Head's instant Ashes classic sinks England in two days Travis Head's classic Ashes century has propelled Australia to one of their most memorable Test wins, sinking a deflated England by eight wickets in two days.
The Independent 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 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.