The Ashes: News
Usman Khawaja signs off from Test cricket: Decoding his stats
The Australian cricket team gave a fitting farewell to Usman Khawaja, who announced his retirement from international cricket after the fifth Test at the SCG.
Altercation with bouncer! England's Harry Brook apologizes after nightclub brawl
England's white-ball captain, Harry Brook, has issued an apology following an earlier altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand.
Brendon McCullum accepts 'tweaks' needed as ECB reviews Ashes defeat
Brendon McCullum, the England cricket team head coach, has acknowledged the need for "tweaks" in his approach if he wants to continue in his role.
Mitchell Starc sets record with 31 wickets in Ashes 2025/26
Star left-arm speedster Mitchell Starc played a significant role in Australia's 2025/26 Ashes win.
WTC 2025-27: Australia consolidate top spot with Ashes win
Australia won the 2025/26 Ashes after beating England in the fifth and final Test at Sydney Cricket Ground.
Australia beat England in Sydney, win 2025/26 Ashes 4-1: Stats
Australia claimed a five-wicket win over England at Sydney Cricket Ground to seal the 2025/26 Ashes 4-1.
Ashes, SCG Test: Jacob Bethell's maiden FC ton saves England
Jacob Bethell's formidable century saved England from an innings defeat on Day 4 of the final Ashes Test in Sydney.
Beau Webster slams 64-ball fifty at No.9 on Ashes debut
All-rounder Beau Webster bolstered Australia's first innings with the bat in the ongoing 5th Ashes Test against England at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
England's Jacob Bethell slams his maiden Test ton: Key stats
England batter Jacob Bethell raced to his maiden Test century on January 7.
Ashes: Ben Stokes limps off field, assessed for muscle strain
England's Ashes campaign suffered another major blow as skipper Ben Stokes left the field on Day 4 of the ongoing fifth and final Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
5th Ashes Test: Dominant Australia push England toward another defeat
Australia are on the course of winning the fifth Ashes Test match and completing their triumph with a 4-1 scoreline.
Steve Smith overtakes Hobbs, becomes second-highest run-scorer in Ashes: Stats
Australian cricketing legend Steve Smith has added another feather to his cap by becoming the second-highest run-scorer in Ashes history.
Steve Smith gets to his 13th Ashes hundred: Stats
Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith has raced to his 13th century in Ashes history.
Batters to record fastest 150s in the Ashes (by balls)
Travis Head shattered a ton of records with a fine century in the second innings of the fifth and final Test at Sydney Cricket Ground.
Steve Smith goes past 15,500 runs in First-Class cricket: Stats
Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith has added another feather to his cap by completing 15,500 runs in First-Class cricket.
Destructive Travis Head hammers his third ton in Ashes 2025-26
Travis Head shattered a ton of records with his third century in the ongoing Ashes 2025-26.
Will Joe Root return to play Down Under in 2029?
England's all-time leading run-scorer in Test cricket, Joe Root has expressed his desire to be part of the next Ashes series in Australia, scheduled for 2029/30.
Ashes: Ben Stokes's verbal spat with Marnus Labuschagne sparks debate
The ongoing Ashes series saw a controversial on-field incident involving England skipper Ben Stokes and Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne on January 5.
Ashes: Travis Head becomes second Australian opener with this record
Travis Head has become the second Australian opener in the 21st century to score over 500 runs in an Ashes series.
Listing batters with most 150-plus scores in Test cricket
Joe Root, England's batting stalwart, has scored his 17th score of 150 or more in Test cricket.
5th Ashes Test: Root, Head's batting brilliance headline Day 2
Remarkable knocks from Travis Head and Joe Root headlined the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test match between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Marnus Labuschagne gets to 12,500 runs in First-Class cricket: Stats
Australian batting star Marnus Labuschagne has reached the milestone of 12,500 runs in First-Class cricket.
Record-breaking Joe Root gets to 19,000 First-Class runs: Stats
Joe Root scored a brilliant 160, helping England post a total of 384 runs at tea on Day 2 of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
SCG Test, Justin Langer apologizes to Marnus Labuschagne: Here's why
Former Australian cricketer Justin Langer has publicly apologized to current player Marnus Labuschagne.
Michael Neser claims yet another four-fer in Ashes 2025-26: Stats
England were bowled out for 384 runs in their first innings of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday.
Harry Brook gets to his sixth Ashes half-century: Key stats
England batting star Harry Brook played a fine 84-run knock in the first innings of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground.
'Real shame': Swepson urges Australia to give spinners a chance
Mitchell Swepson, the Australian leg-spinner with four Test caps, has expressed his disappointment over the national selectors' growing trend of ignoring front-line spinners.
Starc surpasses Ashwin by dismissing Stokes for 14th time (Tests)
Star Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has created a new record in Test cricket by dismissing England's Test captain Ben Stokes for the 14th time.
Ashes: Joe Root equals Ricky Ponting with 41st Test ton
Joe Root, the England batting talisman, has equaled Australian legend Ricky Ponting's record of 41 Test centuries.
SCG Test: Root-Brook stand leads England's recovery on Day 1
Joe Root and Harry Brook led England's recovery on Day 1 of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Ashes: A look at Australia's Test record at the SCG
The final Ashes Test between Australia and England will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 4.
Will Todd Murphy feature in 5th Ashes Test? Smith reacts
Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith has expressed his desire for a Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) pitch reminiscent of the past.
'Unfair' to blame Usman Khawaja for Perth preparation: Steve Smith
Australia's stand-in captain for the Ashes series, Steven Smith, has defended Usman Khawaja against criticism over his preparation for the first Test in Perth.
These player battles can headline the Ashes finale at SCG
The final match of the 2025-2026 Ashes series will get underway at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on January 4.
Australia vs England, 5th Test: Match preview and stats
The fifth and final Ashes Test between Australia and England will begin on January 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Ashes: Mitchell Starc can break this Rangana Herath record (Tests)
Mitchell Starc, the talismanic Australian pacer, will be looking to end the 2025-26 Ashes series on a high note.
Ashes: Has Alex Carey struggled at SCG in Tests?
Australia and England are gearing up for the fifth and final Test of their 2025-26 Ashes series.
Matthew Potts set to make his Ashes debut: Key stats
England are all but likely to give a nod to Matthew Potts for his Ashes debut in the final Test against Australia, starting on January 4 in Sydney.
Potts, Bashir named in England's squad for 5th Ashes Test
Pacer Matthew Potts is all set to make his first appearance in this Ashes series in the last Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting on January 4.
Here's how Khawaja revived Test career with twin Test centuries
Veteran Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has announced his decision to retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test against England.
Khawaja received this honor for his Test heroics in 2023
Australia's veteran opening batter Usman Khawaja has announced his retirement from international cricket.
'Always felt different': Usman Khawaja calls out racial stereotypes
Usman Khawaja, Australia's first Muslim Test cricketer, has opened up about the racial undertones in the criticism he faced at the start of the Ashes series and also throughout his career.
Usman Khawaja to retire after 5th Ashes Test: Details here
Usman Khawaja, the veteran Australian cricketer, has announced his decision to retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test against England.
Todd Murphy ready to face England's aggression in Sydney Test
Australia's young spinner Todd Murphy is mentally prepared to be the target of England's batting attack in the final Ashes Test to be held in Sydney.
Michael Vaughan warns Stokes, McCullum ahead of Sydney Test
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has called England's Boxing Day Test win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground a "lottery."
Can Ben Stokes end Ashes 2025-26 on a high? Stats
England skipper Ben Stokes will be keen to finish The Ashes 2025-26 series strongly.
How has Joe Root performed at the SCG (Tests)? Stats
England's Joe Root will be aiming to signing off the Ashes 2025-26 series strongly.
Australia and England's H2H record at the SCG in Tests
Australia and England face each other for the 5th and final Test of their 2025-26 Ashes series.
Usman Khawaja retained in Australia's squad for final Ashes Test
Australia have announced their 15-member squad for the fifth and final Ashes Test against England, starting on January 4 in Sydney.
Will Usman Khawaja retire? Veteran cricketer to announce future plans
Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja is set to address his Test future ahead of the final Ashes Test against England in Sydney.
Ashes: How has Ben Stokes fared at SCG (Tests)?
The fifth and final Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series will be held at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 4.
5th Ashes Test critical for Stokes-McCullum era: Michael Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has stressed the importance of the upcoming fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney.