The Ashes: News
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.
Listing openers with Ashes centuries in fourth innings (21st century)
Travis Head recently shattered a ton of records by scoring the fastest-ever fourth-innings century in Test history.
Listing England openers with twin ducks in an Ashes Test
Opener Zak Crawley recently became the fourth England batter to score a pair of ducks in an Ashes Test.
Is Hazlewood out of Ashes? Andrew McDonald reacts to reports
Australian cricket team head coach Andrew McDonald has provided an update on the fitness of fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood.
Presenting Australian batters with fastest Test centuries (by balls)
Australian batter Travis Head hammered a match-winning hundred in the fourth innings of the Ashes opener against England at Perth's Optus Stadium.
'Keep faith': McCullum urges England fans while backing Zak Crawley
Brendon McCullum, the England head coach, has asked fans to "keep the faith" despite their crushing defeat in Perth.
Ashes: Michael Vaughan slams England's decision to skip warm-up game
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has criticized his country's decision not to involve the main Test squad in the upcoming Prime Minister's XI match.
'Bazball' our blueprint: Brendon McCullum after England's defeat to Australia
England head coach Brendon McCullum has stood by his team's aggressive "Bazball" strategy, despite their eight-wicket defeat to Australia in the 1st Test of the 2025/26 Ashes series.
'Wasn't the greatest': Jake Weatherald reflects on his Test debut
Jake Weatherald, Australia's new opening batsman, has vowed to play his natural game in the upcoming matches.