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
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 The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2025
Veteran Khawaja backed by contender to keep Test spot Matt Renshaw might be close to gaining a Test recall but the Queensland opener believes under-fire veteran Usman Khawaja still has what it takes in the Ashes. AAP · Nov 26, 2025
Aussie pace aces gear up ahead of return for Ashes Australia captain Pat Cummins has bowled with a pink ball in Sydney as the star paceman tries to prove his fitness for the second Ashes Test. AAP · Nov 25, 2025
Travis Head’s devastating knock gives Australia’s selectors a dilemma Test-winning century and Usman Khawaja’s bad back make strong case for Travis Head to open Australia’s innings again The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025
Usman Khawaja pulls out of golf pro-am event after injury row Khawaja has drawn the ire of fans for playing golf the day before the start of the first Ashes Test against England The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
Australia no guarantee to pick Khawaja for Gabba Test Usman Khawaja is still struggling with a back issue that flared up in the first Test and is not guaranteed selection in Brisbane, even if fit. AAP · Nov 24, 2025
Dire not fire: England’s Ashes confidence seems misplaced after two days Ben Stokes’s side had been more bullish than past teams to tour Australia, but history implies another belting is coming The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2025
Weatherald 'pumped' despite rollercoaster Test debut Rocked by a second-ball duck on Test debut, new Australia opener Jake Weatherald backed himself in during the second innings of an extraordinary Ashes opener. AAP · Nov 23, 2025
Veteran's career at crossroads after Head's heroics Australia veteran Usman Khawaja's career is hanging in the balance after his back injury led to Travis Head opening and smashing a classic Ashes knock. AAP · Nov 22, 2025
Travball 1-0 Bazball: Head’s big numbers add up to a damning zero for England Australia’s bold call as replacement for creaking Usman Khawaja in second innings set up a Test-winning 69-ball ton, the second-fastest in Ashes history The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025
Why Travis Head was promoted to open before producing ‘one of the great Ashes knocks’ With Usman Khawaja injured, Head was pushed to the top of the order and slammed a match-winning century The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025
‘Shellshocked’ Stokes urges England to move on from mauling in first Ashes Test Ben Stokes told the England players not to wallow in the pain of defeat after they were thrashed inside two days by Australia in the opening Ashes Test 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
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.
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
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025 Pat Cummins gives injury update on Usman Khawaja after missing start of Australia innings Khawaja was unable to open the batting for Australia due to back spasms
The Guardian - 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 Independent 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 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
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
AAP · Nov 21, 2025 Australia collapse as quicks dominate Ashes opening day Australia's early Ashes dominance from a Mitchell Starc masterclass has crumbled, collapsing to 9-123 at stumps following a chaotic first day in Perth.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025 Ashes 2025-26: key battles that could decide the urn’s next destination Australia and England could win or lose in a number of critical areas including Joe Root’s ability to fend off Pat Cummins and which No 5 will shine brightest