Pat Cummins is in rare air as an Ashes captain. Can his Dad’s Army go around again? Captain has achieved an Ashes feat that few others have but he’s still missing an outright win in England The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025
Starc breaks England hearts again as Australia retain the Ashes in tense third Test Will Jacks, Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse resisted but Australia won the Adelaide Test by 82 runs to take an unassailable 3-0 Ashes lead The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025
Lorraine Kelly shares update on mother’s health after cutting TV hours to care for her The broadcaster has spent much of the past two years caring for her mother, Anne, who lives with nephrotic syndrome Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2025
Head is open to all possibilities after Ashes series Travis Head believes his move to opener helps the rest of the top order. After two centuries in the Ashes, it's hard to see him moving out of the role. 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. AAP · Dec 19, 2025
Veteran Khawaja gives selectors another headache Usman Khawaja has now been dropped eight times in Test cricket, but his 82 in Adelaide has again proven he is not ready to quit the arena just yet. AAP · Dec 17, 2025
Khawaja and Carey rise up to fill the gaps as England squander Australia’s gifts With Steve Smith missing, the hosts shifted the Ashes pack and came up trumps amid all the discombobulation The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025
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
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 17, 2025
Carey hits fresh heights with classy ton against Poms Alex Carey is Australia's leading Test run-scorer this year after posting a classy century against England in the third Test in Adelaide. AAP · Dec 17, 2025
Vertigo bouts return but Smith hopeful for Melbourne Steve Smith's on-again off-again battles with vertigo have cost him playing in the third Ashes Test, but Australia are confident he will return in Melbourne. AAP · Dec 17, 2025
Why Steve Smith is not playing for Australia in Ashes shock England handed unexpected late boost for must-win third Test in Adelaide Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025
Steve Smith out of third Test as England bid to keep Ashes series alive The Australia batter has been suffering with illness and is replaced by Usman Khawaja in Adelaide The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2025 Australia reach 326-8 against England: Ashes third Test, day one – as it happened England capitalised on poor shots early but the hosts recovered from being 94-4 after lunch to finish 326-8 at stumps
AAP · 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 15, 2025 Green rides to IPL riches, another huge pay day likely Cameron Green has become the highest-priced overseas player in IPL history and could soon land another multimillion-dollar contract from Cricket Australia.
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
AAP · Dec 15, 2025 Nothing to prove: Lyon defiant ahead of Test return Travis Head has faced the new ball at Australia's training in Adelaide, while Nathan Lyon maintained he had nothing to prove on return to the team.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025 Shoaib Bashir under the microscope as England look to save Ashes series England are already in must-win territory after just six days on the field.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 Fears of more victims as police link three cold case killings to man who died in 2019 The breakthrough came via recent forensic testing and genetic genealogy
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 England can still be ‘really dangerous’ in Ashes, claims former Australia captain IN FULL
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 Ex-Australia captain drops verdict on Jofra Archer and Steve Smith’s Ashes battle Jofra Archer and Steve Smith were involved in a heated confrontation during the second Ashes Test in Brisbane
AAP · Dec 11, 2025 Don't write off dangerous England in Ashes yet: Paine Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine says Adelaide Oval will perfectly suit England's aggressive approach as they seek to fight back in the lopsided series.
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