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  Travis Head wants spicy tracks for Ashes, says flatter track doesn't suit him

  Cricket | October 24, 2025 16:44 IST

  Travis Head says he prefers seam-friendly pitches ahead of the Ashes, believing they suit his attacking game better than flat tracks. The left-hander, who starred on similar wickets in the 2021-22 series, hopes for similar conditions this Australian summer.

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  Josh Hazlewood fires warning ahead of Ashes with fiery spell vs India in Perth

  Cricket | October 20, 2025 16:39 IST

  Josh Hazlewood starred in Australia's ODI win over India in Perth, taking key wickets on a pacey pitch. He backed similar conditions for the upcoming Ashes and expressed confidence in his fitness, aiming to play all five Tests as Pat Cummins recovers from injury.

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  Joe Root can average over 150 in Ashes, says Steve Harmison

  Cricket | October 16, 2025 23:36 IST

  Joe Root, still chasing a maiden century in Australia, is under the spotlight ahead of the Ashes. Steve Harmison backs him for a career-defining series and predicts a 3-1 win for England, calling the current squad fearless and ready to challenge Australia.

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  'I feel ready': Joe Root opens up on scoring a Test ton in Australia ahead of Ashes 2025-26

  Cricket | October 16, 2025 8:54 IST

  Veteran England batter Joe Root recently came forward and talked about the possibility of him scoring a century against Australia down under in the upcoming Ashes 2025-26 that is slated to kick off from November 21.

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  David Warner takes 'moral victory' dig at England's Bazball, predicts Ashes scoreline

  Cricket | November 05, 2025 7:47 IST

  The mind games off the field have begun with more than a month to go for the Ashes. Former Australia opener David Warner has taken a jibe at England's Bazball approach, stating that they only play for moral victories while Australia play to win the Ashes.

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  'Less likely than likely': Pat Cummins provides crucial update on his availability for Ashes

  Cricket | October 13, 2025 13:59 IST

  Australia skipper Pat Cummins recently came forward and talked about whether or not he would be available to play in the first Test of the upcoming Ashes 2025-26 series against England. He has been a doubt for the first Test of the series.

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  Australia captain Mitchell Marsh looking forward to 'massive' India series just before Ashes

  Cricket | October 12, 2025 12:02 IST

  It is a bumper home summer for Australia this season with India touring for eight white-ball matches and then they face England in the much-awaited Ashes. Mitchell Marsh, Australia's white-ball captain, believes the timing of the India series is perfect.

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  Marnus Labuschagne makes strong case for Ashes recall with another century

  Cricket | November 05, 2025 7:47 IST

  Marnus Labuschagne hit his third century in four innings. He recently hit 105 for Queensland, boosting his chances for an Ashes recall. After being dropped earlier this year, his return to form has put him back in contention ahead of the five-match series.

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  Harry Brook expects Ashes glory in Australia, shares update on Ben Stokes' playing availability

  Cricket | October 10, 2025 20:47 IST

  Harry Brook says he "bloody hopes" to return with the Ashes urn as England prepare for the Australia tour. Confident despite past struggles, he backs Ben Stokes to play all five Tests, even with injury concerns, and is ready for his biggest challenge yet.

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  Josh Hazlewood eyes Shield return as key Ashes preparation, expected to skip couple of T20Is vs IND

  Cricket | October 07, 2025 13:30 IST

  Josh Hazlewood is set to skip a couple of T20Is against India to play a Sheffield Shield match for NSW as Ashes preparation. He aims to balance formats ahead of the first Test on November 21, while also eyeing future white-ball tournaments.

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  Chris Woakes, England all-rounder, retires from international cricket after Ashes snub

  Cricket | September 29, 2025 17:25 IST

  Chris Woakes represented England in 62 Tests, 122 ODIs and 33 T20Is in his 14-year-long career at the highest level. Woakes hadn't played white-ball cricket since the World Cup 2023 but until his shoulder injury at the Oval, was a regular in the Test side, at least in home assignments.

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  'Not in our plans at all': Rob Key all but shuts door on Chris Woakes's potential England future

  Cricket | September 24, 2025 22:37 IST

  England picked a 16-member squad for the Ashes, with no Chris Woakes and the men's team managing director, Rob Key, all but sealed the veteran all-rounder's future with the Test team. Woakes suffered a brutal shoulder injury during the Oval Test against India.

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  Will Jacks praises Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum after surprise Ashes recall

  Cricket | September 24, 2025 18:58 IST

  Will Jacks has earned a surprise recall to England’s Test squad for the 2026 Ashes in Australia. The all-rounder praised Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum for their empowering leadership and is ready to play any role the team needs in the high-stakes series.

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  Vaughan advises 'Washington Sundar-esque role' for Will Jacks after Test recall for the Ashes

  Cricket | September 24, 2025 19:14 IST

  Will Jacks earned a Test recall after three years, as England prioritised batting depth over a second frontline spin-bowling option for the Ashes series. Jacks has played just two Test matches before, both in Pakistan, but has a six-wicket haul in his name.

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  Why is Chris Woakes not picked in England's Ashes squad despite six pure seamers in it? Explained

  Cricket | September 23, 2025 22:00 IST

  Chris Woakes was not named in England's squad for the five-match Ashes series in Australia as the England and Wales Cricket Board announced a 16-member squad. Ben Stokes has been named the captain despite being on the mend from the shoulder injury he picked up during the India Test series.

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  Will Ben Stokes lead England in first Test against Australia amid shoulder injury concerns?

  Cricket | September 23, 2025 21:47 IST

  England captain Ben Stokes is currently recovering from a shoulder injury that he suffered during the fourth Test against India in Manchester. Even though he is on course to regain full fitness, it's unclear whether the all-rounder will recover on time before the first Test vs Australia.

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  England announce squad for Ashes, Harry Brook named vice-captain, Ben Stokes, Wood, Archer included

  Cricket | November 05, 2025 7:49 IST

  England have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming Ashes in Australia, which kickstarts on November 21. Harry Brook has been named as the vice-captain of the team that sees the likes of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer returning.

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  Australia legend's bold bet: Nude walk at MCG if Joe Root fails to score 100 in Ashes

  Cricket | September 12, 2025 13:55 IST

  Australia are set to host England for the Ashes series in November this year. The anticipation is already huge around the series and former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden has claimed that he will walk around MCG nude if England's in-form batter Joe Root doesn't score a century in the Ashes.

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  Josh Hazlewood opens up on retirement plans after Ashes 2025, says 'I don't think...'

  Cricket | September 09, 2025 18:05 IST

  Australian players are focusing on the upcoming Ashes series against England at home later this year. Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood has opened up on retirement plans, stating that if this is the last time, the much-famous pace trio plays together.

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  Pat Cummins faces race against time to be fit for Ashes opener in Perth

  Cricket | September 04, 2025 23:02 IST

  Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins faces uncertainty over his availability for the Ashes opener in Perth due to a lumbar bone stress injury. He’s undergoing careful rehab, with selectors considering backup plans if he can’t play.