The Ashes: News
The Ashes: Steve Smith brushes off confrontation with Jofra Archer
Australia's stand-in captain, Steve Smith, has brushed off his confrontation with England's fast bowler Jofra Archer as nothing more than "good banter."
Are England lacking mental toughness Down Under? Ben Stokes opines
England captain Ben Stokes has admitted that his team failed to cope with the pressure applied by Australia in the ongoing Ashes series.
'Trained too much': Brendon McCullum on England's defeat in Brisbane
England's head coach, Brendon McCullum, believes the team may have overtrained for the 2nd Test against Australia, which they lost by eight wickets in Brisbane.
Ashes 2025-26: 35-year-old Michael Neser claims his maiden Test fifer
Australia clinched an emphatic eight-wicket victory over England in the second Ashes Test at The Gabba.
Steve Smith becomes third player with 3,500 runs in Ashes
Stand-in captain Steve Smith led Australia to an eight-wicket win against England in the 2nd Test at The Gabba, Brisbane.
WTC standings: Australia consolidate top spot, England slip to seventh
England's dismal performance in the second Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series has resulted in a major slip on the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table.
Ben Stokes scores England's slowest Test fifty in 'Bazball' era
Albeit in a losing cause, England captain Ben Stokes played a gritty knock in the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.
Ashes: Australia thrash England to extend dominance in Day-Night Tests
Australia have gone 2-0 up in the ongoing The Ashes series by beating England by eight wickets in the second Test at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Mitchell Starc dismisses Joe Root for 11th time (Tests): Stats
Mitchell Starc went on to dismiss Joe Root for a score of 15 on Day 3 of the 2nd Ashes Test.
Day-Night Ashes Test: Australia heading toward another triumph over England
Australia have taken a commanding position in the ongoing Day-Night second Ashes Test against England at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Ashes, England's Brydon Carse claims his third Test four-fer: Stats
Australia's lower-order batsmen put up a remarkable fightback on Day 3 of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Mitchell Starc accomplishes this Ashes feat with 77-run knock: Details
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has achieved a rare all-round feat in the ongoing 2025/26 Ashes series.
Alex Carey slams his third Ashes fifty: Key stats
Australia continued their dominance in the second Ashes Test against England, which is a Day-Night affair, at the Gabba on Saturday.
Joe Root defends England after dropped catches in Brisbane Test
Joe Root, the England cricket team legend, has defended his team's performance in the ongoing day-night Ashes Test at The Gabba in Brisbane.
Day-Night Ashes Test: Australia in command over England
Australia currently have an upper hand over England in the ongoing second Ashes Test, a Day-Night affair, which is underway at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Josh Hazlewood's Ashes hopes suffer fresh injury setback: Details
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood's participation in the ongoing Ashes 2025 series is now in jeopardy. The 34-year-old suffered a new injury during his hamstring rehabilitation.
Labuschagne becomes 1st player with 1,000-plus runs in Day-Night Tests
Marnus Labuschagne has become the first cricketer in history to score over 1,000 runs in Day/Night Tests.
The Ashes: Australia's Jake Weatherald hammers his maiden Test fifty
Australian opener Jake Weatherald scored his maiden Test half-century to power his team on Day 2 of the second Ashes Test against England at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Mitchell Starc vs Wasim Akram in Tests: Comparing their stats
Talismanic Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has become the most successful left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket history.
Steve Smith becomes 4th Australian to complete 10,500 Test runs
Australian batting superstar Steve Smith has added another feather to his cap by completing 10,500 runs in Test cricket.
Marnus Labuschagne completes 4,500 Test runs: Dissecting his stats
Marnus Labuschagne has reached a major milestone in the ongoing second Ashes Test against England at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Listing batters with 40-plus hundreds in Test cricket history
England batting great Joe Root has finally scored his first Test century on Australian soil.
Day-Night Ashes Test: Root, Archer set this 10th-wicket partnership record
England's Joe Root and Jofra Archer have created a new record for the highest-ever 10th wicket partnership in a day-night Test match.
Day-Night Test: Did England think of declaration on Day 1?
After the end of Day 1 of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, England opener Zak Crawley clarified that there was no discussion of declaring at nine down to face Australia with the pink ball under lights.
Here's how Nathan Lyon reacted to his Ashes Test omission
Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon expressed his disappointment at being dropped from the second Test of the Ashes 2025-26 series against England.
The Ashes: Alastair Cook heaps praise on 'great' Joe Root
Joe Root, the former England captain and one of the world's leading batsmen, scored his first-ever Test century on Australian soil.
Joe Root achieves major Ashes milestones against Australia: Check out
England batter Joe Root scored a valiant 135* on Day 1 of the 2nd Ashes Test at The Gabba, Brisbane, on Thursday.
Mitchell Starc records his sixth fifer in Day-Night Tests: Stats
After taking a 10-wicket haul in Perth, Mitchell Starc deflated the England batting line-up in the 2nd Ashes Test at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Brisbane Test (D/N): Heroics of Root, Starc headline Day 1
The opening day of the 2nd Ashes Test between Australia and England at The Gabba, Brisbane, was eventful.
Joe Root sets records with maiden Test century in Australia
The wait is over! England's Joe Root finally has a Test century Down Under.
Mitchell Starc becomes most successful left-arm pacer in Tests: Stats
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc continues to script history in Test cricket.
Zak Crawley smashes his second Test fifty in Australia: Stats
Zak Crawley and Joe Root helped England bounce back after a horrific opening minutes in the 2nd Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane.
When did Australia's Nathan Lyon last miss a home Test?
In a major development, star spinner Nathan Lyon was left out of Australia's Playing XI for the 2nd Ashes Test against England at The Gabba, Brisbane.
What is Australia and England's Test record at Gabba, Brisbane?
The Australian cricket team is set to take on England in the 2nd Ashes Test of their 2025-26 series.
Ashes: Can England snap Australia's pink-ball dominance in Brisbane?
After a long break, England will face Australia in the 2nd Test of the 2025/26 Ashes series, starting Thursday at The Gabba.
'Pommy idiots scooter incident won't...': Ben Stokes on Australian media
England's Test captain Ben Stokes has responded defiantly to the media frenzy surrounding his team during the ongoing Ashes series.
'Won't back down': Ollie Pope on media scrutiny in Australia
England's cricket team has been under intense media scrutiny during their Ashes tour in Australia, particularly following their loss in the opening Test in Perth.
CA official dismisses Joe Root's concerns over day-night Tests: Details
Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed that day-night Tests will continue to be a part of its summer calendar, despite recent criticism from England's Joe Root.
Usman Khawaja ruled out of 2nd Ashes Test: Details
Veteran opener Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, which gets underway on December 4.
2nd Ashes Test: Jacks replaces Wood as England confirm XI
England have announced their playimg XI for the second Ashes Test against Australia, with Will Jacks replacing the injured Mark Wood.
Ashes: Brydon Carse confident England's pace attack can rattle Australia
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has expressed confidence in his team's ability to unsettle Australia with their pace attack.
'He doesn't need advice': Marnus Labuschagne backs Usman Khawaja
Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne has come out in support of his teammate Usman Khawaja, who is currently facing a rough patch in his form.
81 wickets, 5 fifers: Starc's tremendous record in D/N Tests
Australia and England are gearing up for the second Test of the ongoing Ashes series, which will be played at The Gabba in Brisbane from December 4.
'Who really cares?': Travis Head on pink-ball Tests
Australian cricketer Travis Head has voiced his support for the Day-Night Test matches.
Decoding Australia and England's record in Day-Night Tests
The second Test of the ongoing Ashes series between Australia and England will be played at The Gabba in Brisbane from December 4.
Is Usman Khawaja fully fit ahead of 2nd Ashes Test?
Australia's Usman Khawaja has cleared his fitness test, confirming his readiness for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, as per The Sydney Morning Herald.
Should Ashes have a pink-ball Test? Joe Root questions format
Ahead of the much-anticipated Day-Night Ashes Test at The Gabba, England's captain Joe Root has questioned the necessity of pink-ball matches in the series.
Ashes: Stokes defends England, says 'arrogant' label is too far
England Test captain Ben Stokes has reacted to the criticism following his team's defeat in the first Ashes Test against Australia.
Stuart Broad calls pink-ball Test a gamble before Gabba showdown
England fast bowler Stuart Broad has said that the outcome of the upcoming Brisbane Test will depend largely on how well his team handles the "lottery" of the pink ball.
Usman Khawaja confident of Gabba fitness but slams Perth pitch
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has expressed confidence in his fitness for the second Test at the Gabba.
'Tough to put a timeline': Josh Hazlewood on Ashes comeback
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has revealed that he is targeting a return in the latter part of the ongoing Ashes series.
England should chase to win 2nd Ashes Test: Michael Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has said that his country's best chance of winning the second Test of the Ashes series at The Gabba lies in chasing a total.
Ashes: Cummins misses 2nd Test as Australia name unchanged squad
Team Australia has announced an unchanged squad for the second Ashes Test against England, to be held at the Gabba.
Ashes: Perth pitch rated 'very good' despite two-day Test
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given a 'very good' rating to the pitch used for the 1st Test in The Ashes in Perth. Ranjan Madugalle, the match referee, gave the rating.
Scott Boland averages under 14 in Tests Down Under: Stats
Star pacer Scott Boland recently set a new record by becoming the fastest player to take 50 Test wickets in Australia, in terms of balls bowled.
'Get him off strike': Broad's strategy to tame Travis Head
England fast-bowling great Stuart Broad has shared a strategy to silence Australia's Travis Head in the ongoing Ashes series.
Australia's Ashes squad bolstered as Josh Hazlewood returns to training
In a major boost for Australia, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has returned to training as he recovers from a hamstring injury, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Ashes: England players skip pink-ball warm-up match despite defeat
England have refrained from sending their first-choice batters for an Ashes tour match in Canberra, even after their crushing loss in the first Test.
Decoding Team England's Ashes woes in Perth
England recently suffered their most humiliating Test defeat in Australia in years, losing the first Ashes Test at Perth's Optus Stadium by eight wickets.
Stuart Broad reacts to his viral reaction during England's collapse
Former England pacer Stuart Broad has reacted to his viral moment during the first Ashes Test against Australia in Perth.