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. The Independent UK · 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. AAP · Nov 22, 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 The Independent UK · 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. AAP · 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. 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
Starc showed Australia they didn’t need the Big Three – the Big One would do Mithcell Starc notched a career-best seven for 58 with no Cummins and Hazlewood, Boland off the boil and Doggett on debut The Guardian - 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 Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025 Marnus Labuschagne confronts Brydon Carse as tempers flare in Ashes first Test The Australia batter stepped down the pitch after an unsuccessful review from England as the hosts responded to a short first innings in Perth
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025 England’s batting decimated by Mitchell Starc on opening day of the Ashes The tourists were bowled out for just 172 in 33 overs in Perth.
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025 Ben Stokes caps brilliant England fightback from nightmare Ashes start with five wickets Tourists reduce Australia to 123-9 after being skittled for 172 in less than 33 overs to open first Test
AAP · Nov 21, 2025 Weatherald exposed after Khawaja's untimely exit Jake Weatherald has fallen for a second-ball duck in his Test debut, but things may have been different if Usman Khawaja's stint off the field had been shorter.
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.
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 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.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025 ‘I made mistakes on TV, he made his on a field’: Panesar strikes back at Smith’s Mastermind jibe Australia’s first Test team announcement was overshadowed by Steve Smith’s extraordinary verbal attack on Monty Panesar
AAP · Nov 19, 2025 Smith, Root vie for greatest batter of generation England captain Ben Stokes believes Joe Root and Steve Smith can't be split for who is the best Test batter of their generation.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2025 Australia enter Ashes series with transition abruptly forced upon an ageing squad Fascination around the age of this team, and in particular its bowling attack, is unlikely to dissipate over the coming months