Courageous opener, tireless quick to debut for Aussies Australia are set to blood two Test debutants in a Test for the first time since 2019 when Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett play in the Ashes opener. AAP · Nov 20, 2025
Teen on a money mission rides new wave of leadership From author to podcast host, a high school graduate's work tackling economic disparity has earned her a rising star award among Asian-Australian leaders. AAP · Nov 19, 2025
Ashes 2025-26: Guardian writers’ predictions for the series From pyrotechnics in Perth to the denouement in Sydney, our team of writers outline their hopes and fears for the five Tests The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025
Weatherald gets nets help from Australia great Jake Weatherald's chances of a Test debut in Perth were given a boost by some guest help from Australian champion Mike Hussey in the nets. AAP · Nov 18, 2025
Why Australia will win v why England can win: two Guardian cricket writers make their Ashes cases No 1-ranked Australia are favourites on home soil but through a forest of caveats for England, there is still a path to the urn The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2025
Ashes 2025-26: player-by-player guide to England and Australia squads Visitors have their strongest Ashes squad in years but face an Australian team brimming with experience The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025
Starc battle shows Vics opener ready for Test arena Former Test opener Chris Rogers says Victorian Campbell Kellaway should be the man to eventually replace Usman Khawaja, after his duel with Mitchell Starc. AAP · Nov 13, 2025
Australia’s ‘old blokes’ rally together for the Ashes chasing one last demolition of England Australia’s Ashes squad contains only one player – Cameron Green – younger than 30 years old but that does not mean this battle-hardened Test team are over the hill just yet The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
Ian Botham fires new salvo at England’s lack of Ashes preparations Ian Botham has launched a fresh broadside at the decision by England to arrange just a single intra-squad match before the start of the Ashes The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2025
Usman Khawaja calls for end of England fan’s ban after ugly clash with Australia team Usman Khawaja and David Warner confronted MCC members after receiving a barrage of abuse in the Long Room at Lord’s during the 2023 Ashes The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025
England fan’s life ban for ugly Lord’s clash with Australian team may be overturned An English cricket fan’s life ban following an incident involving Australia players during the Ashes Test at Lord’s in 2023 may be overturned, despite the initial hefty sanction The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2025
Tassie Test aspirant's 'pinch yourself' moment Jake Weatherald feared playing for Australia was out of reach when dropped by South Australia, but a move to Tasmania has him on the verge of a Test debut. AAP · Nov 7, 2025
Cummins, Lyon defend selectors on tough transition call Australia captain Pat Cummins insists the Test team's succession planning remains on track, despite Steve Waugh's concerns over selectors' management of it. AAP · Nov 6, 2025
Squad ratings: how much each Australia player can influence the Ashes series With captain Pat Cummins injured, it’s up to five-star stand-in Steve Smith, among others, to lead from the front when the series begins in Perth The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2025 Australia keep options open with Ashes squad selection containing few surprises The lineup for the Perth Test appears to be locked in after a question at the top of the order was answered and the dominoes tumbled further down
The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2025 Jake Weatherald in contention for Test debut after being named in Australia’s Ashes squad Opener Jake Weatherald has secured a place in the Australian squad and is the leading contender to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the order for the first Ashes Test
AAP · Nov 4, 2025 Waugh takes shot at selectors over Test team transition George Bailey has insisted the transition of Australia's Test team remains on track, despite Steve Waugh taking a swipe at him over the handling of the issue..
AAP · Oct 30, 2025 Veteran Khawaja finds form for Queensland as Ashes loom As the first Ashes Test looms, opener Usman Khawaja has hit 87 for Queensland against NSW in a Sheffield Shield match destined for draw.
AAP · Oct 28, 2025 Ashes bolter Marsh still coy on Test recall Mitch Marsh insists he has not considered his Test chances despite coach Andrew McDonald talking up the prospect of a shock Ashes recall.
AAP · Oct 27, 2025 Khawaja wants Renshaw recall, Marnus at No.3 for Ashes Usman Khawaja insists Matthew Renshaw is ready to fire as an opener in the Ashes and says Australia is best served when Marnus Labuschagne bats No.3.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2025 Crunch time nears for Australia as selectors try to fit Ashes batting puzzle pieces together Plot twists have thrown up more uncertainty over which six batters will be included in the hosts’ squad just under a month out from the first Test
AAP · Oct 25, 2025 White-ball stint worth it for Renshaw in Ashes race Matt Renshaw's maiden ODI series came at the expense of pushing his case for Ashes selection in the Sheffield Shield. He believes it was worth it.
AAP · Oct 20, 2025 Marsh's 'six beers deep' plan, not playing Ashes opener Michael Vaughan wants Mitch Marsh opening the batting for Australia in the Ashes but it would require a serious leap of faith from Test selectors.
AAP · Oct 16, 2025 Labuschagne makes emphatic Test case with another ton Marnus Labuschagne has hit his second straight Sheffield Shield century for Queensland to all but ensure he will be in Australia's Test team to start the Ashes.
AAP · Oct 15, 2025 Timely Ashes boost for Neser, Swepson stars for Bulls Michael Neser has done his hopes of playing an Ashes Test this summer some good, taking four wickets for Queensland to bowl South Australia out for 228.