England caught up in Ashes media fallout over security guard’s row with TV crew England’s embattled tour of Australia suffered a public relations setback with a testy altercation at Brisbane airport The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2025
'I can bat anywhere': why veteran is open to demotion Australia's XI for the third Ashes Test remains unsettled, with Usman Khawaja unsure whether he will be recalled at the top of the order, at No.5 or not at all. AAP · Dec 13, 2025
England's worst-case scenario is Head at No.5: Warner David Warner says moving Travis Head back to No.5 could make Australia's batting more dangerous in Adelaide, with Usman Khawaja opening. AAP · Dec 12, 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. AAP · Dec 11, 2025
Return of captain Pat Cummins leaves Australia facing key selection decisions for third Ashes Test Cummins will be back to lead Australia as they look to seal the series in Adelaide The Independent UK · 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 The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2025
Cummins return sets Aussies up for fresh Ashes record Pat Cummins has been named in Australia's squad for the first time this Ashes, putting Australia in the box seat to clinch the series. AAP · Dec 10, 2025
Australia ponder surprise new role for Khawaja Australia are considering recalling Usman Khawaja into the middle order for the third Ashes Test, says coach Andrew McDonald. AAP · Dec 9, 2025
Big praise for opening pair as Khawaja call looms Australia will be in for a selection dilemma if Usman Khawaja recovers from his back injury in time for the third Ashes Test, to be played at Adelaide Oval. AAP · Dec 8, 2025
In-form McSweeney's lesson from tough Test initiation Nathan McSweeney's career-best knock has sent a timely reminder to Australian selectors, 12 months after his first Test stint ended. AAP · Dec 7, 2025
Remember me? McSweeney hits double ton for Australia A After a torrid introduction to Test cricket against India ace Jasprit Bumrah, Nathan McSweeney has staked his claim to replace Usman Khawaja. AAP · Dec 6, 2025
In face of Bazball, Smith opens up on the Aussie way Steve Smith has offered an insight into Australia's plan to counter the English "Bazball' tactics in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. AAP · Dec 3, 2025
'Looks pretty good': Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return Test captain Pat Cummins is a chance of returning to the Australian Test team when the Ashes series continues at the Gabba. AAP · Dec 3, 2025
Flailing Usman Khawaja’s Test future now lies out of his own hands After years of selectors arguing that his presence brings stability to Australia, the injured opener is now the team’s main source of uncertainty The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025 Strengthened Australia welcome England to Gabbatoir in pivotal Ashes week Ben Stokes is still bullish but the omens suggests pink-ball Test could be a nightmare on Vulture Street
Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025 England pick Will Jacks ahead of Shoaib Bashir for second Ashes Test The all-rounder will be thrust into action for the tourists later this week
AAP · Dec 2, 2025 Khawaja out of second Ashes Test and into the unknown Beleaguered opener Usman Khawaja is out of the second Ashes Test due to the back injury that afflicted him in Perth.
AAP · Dec 1, 2025 England have 'massive confidence' for Gabba Test Despite a huge loss in the series opener, England's Brydon Carse says the tourists have reason for confidence heading into the second Ashes Test.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 Brydon Carse confident England can recapture hostility in second Ashes Test The tourists were condemned to a two-day loss in Perth but it was not one-way traffic.
AAP · Dec 1, 2025 Why Labuschagne won't give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny As the previous Australian batter to find his place in the Test side under scrutiny, Marnus Labuschagne knows how Usman Khawaja is feeling.
AAP · Nov 30, 2025 Head says he can work in any role in Australian order Travis Head has arrived in Brisbane unsure if he will open or bat No.5 for Australia in the second Ashes Test, but is happy to be fluid between the roles.
AAP · Nov 29, 2025 Head's role as No.5 saviour offers food for thought Travis Head's Perth heroics showed he could be an option to open for Australia, but his regular efforts to rescue Australia at No.5 may be just as important.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025 Why the needless mystery from Australia over Cummins and Khawaja for second Test? Mixed messages over captain Pat Cummins’s potential return to bowling in the Ashes are a curiously dismissive attitude towards the paying public
AAP · Nov 28, 2025 CA to speak with Khawaja over Perth pitch criticism Usman Khawaja could face a sanction for labelling the Perth pitch a "piece of shit", with Cricket Australia understood to be disappointed by the remarks.
AAP · Nov 28, 2025 Khawaja on the mend, won't need jab to play Gabba Test Usman Khawaja has revealed he was set to have an epidural in order to bat on the third day in Perth, but says painkillers won't be needed to play at the Gabba.