Smith hopes Neser heroics proved tough Lyon call right Michael Neser was a controversial inclusion in the Australian XI for the second Test match but proved the key man on day four at the Gabba. AAP · Dec 7, 2025
Ben Stokes says England have been ‘letting the pressure get to us’ in Ashes Ben Stokes admitted the way England folded in key moments during the first two Ashes Tests had led him to question the character of his players The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2025
Australia v England: Ashes second Test, day four – as it happened Australia take a 2-0 lead in the Ashes with 8 wicket win at Brisbane’s Gabba The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2025
Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over It wasn't so long ago that bowling allrounder Michael Neser was beginning to think he'd played his last Test match for Australia. AAP · Dec 6, 2025
Sun setting on England’s Ashes dream as Australia close on second Test triumph England wilted in the Brisbane heat, their top order collapsing under the lights to leave them trailing by 43 with four second-innings wickets standing The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2025
'GOAT' Starc stars as Aussies eye 2-0 Ashes series lead With Mitchell Starc stellar, Australia are within striking distance of a 2-0 series lead following a dominant third day of the second Ashes Test. AAP · Dec 6, 2025
Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders Jake Weatherald says he felt for England as they fumbled a handful of catches in a sloppy final session on day two of the second Ashes Test. AAP · Dec 5, 2025
'Third-grade' Carse off canvas to keep England in Ashes England's woeful catching cost them in the second Test at the Gabba, with paceman Brydon Carse getting some redemption after a tough day. AAP · Dec 5, 2025
England toil despite Will Jacks’ moment of magic in second Ashes Test Jacks took a stunning catch to dismiss Steve Smith but England dropped a host of other chances as Australia pulled ahead in Brisbane. The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025
Aussies take the lead after messy day at Gabba Australia have chased down England's first-innings total in the second Ashes Test, but the hosts have left the door open with some batting brain-snaps. AAP · Dec 5, 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
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
Zak Crawley and Joe Root mount England fightback after two early wickets England reached 98 for two at tea in the Brisbane day-night second Ashes Test after losing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope for ducks. The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025
Australia v England: Ashes second Test, day one – as it happened Advantage England as Joe Root hits his first hundred on Australian soil in the second Test at Brisbane. The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025 In the pink? Cricket bosses and players still not seeing benefit of day-night Tests The Ashes pink-ball Test at the Gabba may once again leave many in the sport wondering if the format has a future
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025 Challenges lie ahead in day-night Test but England have what it takes to shock Australia Even Steve Smith has struggled under lights and the selection of Will Jacks is the right approach by the tourists
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025 Robin Smith was a Hampshire and England great and one of the very best – and bravest – in the face of raw pace TRIBUTE: Smith, who has died aged 62, was a master of ducking and diving to avoid the world’s fastest bowlers, writes Richard Jolly
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025 England abandon all-out pace attack with recall of Will Jacks for second Ashes Test in Brisbane Will Jacks will make his third Test appearance, and his first for nearly three years, as England attempt to level the Ashes at the Gabba
AAP · Dec 2, 2025 Sorry, Joe: CA confirms Ashes day-nighter here to stay Cricket Australia is planning for future home Ashes series to feature day-night Tests, despite questions from Joe Root as to its place on the calendar.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025 Will Jacks in contention for day-night Ashes Test as England ponder options Will Jacks has entered England’s thoughts for the day-night second Test against Australia as they look to level the Ashes series
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025 Joe Root suggests Ashes series ‘doesn’t need’ pink-ball Test England face a battle to turn the Ashes around at a ground where they haven’t won in nearly four decades
AAP · Nov 30, 2025 Root 'personally' would prefer no day-night Ashes Test Joe Root can see that the day-night Test format is popular in Australia but personally doesn't believe it should be part of the Ashes.
AAP · Nov 29, 2025 England blow with paceman set to miss second Ashes Test Mark Wood is expected to miss the second Ashes Test, after suffering soreness in the same knee that ruled him out of England's entire home summer.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025 Ben Stokes responds to Mitchell Johnson’s ‘arrogant’ barb at England before second Ashes Test England’s preparation has been scrutinised after a humbling defeat in the first Test
The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2025 Cummins out of Australia Ashes squad as Khawaja lays into state of Perth pitch Captain Pat Cummins’s return is on hold as Australia named an unchanged squad for the match in Brisbane, with Usman Khawaja retaining his place