The Ashes: News
Decoding Mitchell Starc's 10-wicket match hauls in Test cricket
Mitchell Starc's exceptional bowling performance helped Australia secure a crushing innings and 51-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Test at Mackay on August 23.
Top five best bowling spells by Mitchell Starc in Tests
In the second and final Test match between Australia and Bangladesh, Mitchell Starc was the star of the show.
Should Australia move on from Marnus Labuschagne in Tests?
Ricky Ponting has raised concerns over Marnus Labuschagne's position in the Australian Test team.
Will Australian Test stars withdraw from IPL 2027? McDonald reacts
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has hinted that tough decisions may be on the cards regarding the participation of Test players in next year's Indian Premier League (IPL).
Travis Head wins Allan Border Medal for second consecutive year
Travis Head has won the prestigious Allan Border Medal for the second consecutive year.
Ollie Pope reflects on Test recall after Ashes snub
Ollie Pope, the England wicketkeeper-batter who was dropped during the Ashes last winter, has made a stunning comeback.
Will Ben Stokes return for 2027 Ashes? Rob Key reacts
England cricket's managing director Rob Key has said that the door is open for former captain Ben Stokes to come out of retirement and play in the home Ashes series against Australia next summer.
Joe Root reappointed as England Test captain: His leadership numbers
Joe Root has been reappointed as the captain of England's Test side.
Will Ben Stokes return for Ashes 2027? Australia coach suggests
Andrew McDonald, the Australian cricket team coach, has hinted that former England captain Ben Stokes could make a surprise return from retirement for the 2027 Ashes.
Australia-England Test in India? CA's Todd Greenberg opens up
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has suggested that a Test match between England and Australia could be held in India.
Utilita Bowl announced as new venue for Ashes: Details here
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed the dates for the 2027 Ashes series, with Southampton's Utilita Bowl set to host its first men's Ashes Test.
First-ever Mixed Disability Ashes announced: All we know
Cricket Australia has announced the first-ever Mixed Disability Ashes series will be held in 2027.
Here's why Ben Stokes retired from international cricket: Details
England talisman Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from all international cricket.
Ben Duckett admits inappropriate behavior during Ashes 2025-26: Details
England cricketer Ben Duckett has admitted to inappropriate behavior during the team's 4-1 defeat in the Ashes series against Australia.
'Hardest period of my captaincy': Stokes on recent Test failures
England's Test cricket captain Ben Stokes has described the last three months as the "hardest period" of his captaincy.
CA won't intervene in pitch preparation despite Ashes
Cricket Australia (CA) has decided not to tighten its grip on Test pitches, despite the financial hit from last summer's Ashes series.
'Was the right decision': Ollie Pope on his Ashes axing
Ollie Pope, the former vice-captain of the England Test team, has spoken out about his team's performance in the 2025-26 Ashes series.
Ben Stokes suffers facial injury, jokes about it on Instagram
England Test captain Ben Stokes has suffered a facial injury after being hit by a cricket ball while standing at the side of a nets session.
Chris Woakes backs England's 'Bazball' approach despite Ashes defeat
England cricketer Chris Woakes has defended the Bazball approach, despite his team's 2-2 draw with Australia in the recent Ashes series.
Mitchell Starc: ICC Men's Player of the Month (December 2025)
Star Australian speedster Mitchell Starc has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2025.
Jos Buttler backs England to become No. 1 Test side
Star batter Jos Buttler has backed skipper Ben Stokes to lead England's Test side atop the ICC Men's Rankings.
'There's no drinking culture': Stuart Broad defends England players
Former England pacer Stuart Broad has spoken out against the notion that the current Test team has a drinking problem.
'Looks like couldn't-care-less cricket': Sunil Gavaskar slams England's Ashes loss
Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has criticized the English cricket team for their poor performance in the recently concluded Ashes series.
Alex Carey emulates Adam Gilchrist's feat in Ashes 2025-26: Details
Australia's wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has emulated legendary Adam Gilchrist by scoring over 300 runs and making more than 25 dismissals in a single Test series.
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.