Ashes
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Why is Brisbane not hosting first Ashes Test against England, breaking a 43-year-old tradition?
Cricket | Nov 18, 2025, 11:17 PM ISTFor the first time in 43 years, the Ashes opener in Australia won’t be held at The Gabba. Perth Stadium will host the first Test due to a 10-year agreement, while Brisbane gets the second match. The switch also suits broadcast timing and local holiday crowds.
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Mark Wood, returning from injury, reports hamstring stiffness just before Ashes, to undergo scan
Cricket | Nov 13, 2025, 01:39 PM ISTWith just eight days left for the first Ashes Test to get underway, England have been dealt a massive blow. Fast bowler Mark Wood has reported hamstring stiffness in the ongoing warm-up game against England Lions.
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Marcus Trescothick backs 'Bazball' to thrive in Australian conditions ahead of Ashes
Cricket | Nov 11, 2025, 11:03 PM ISTEngland assistant coach Marcus Trescothick believes Australia’s fast, bouncy pitches will suit the team’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ style under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as they prepare for the 2025–26 Ashes, starting November 21 in Perth.
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Pat Cummins injury update: Will Australia captain be available for remaining four Ashes Tests?
Cricket | Nov 06, 2025, 08:41 AM ISTAustralia's Test captain Pat Cummins has provided an update on his back injury. He is already ruled out of the opening Ashes Test that will be played from November 21 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Steve Smith will lead Australia in his absence.
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'They need a trophy': Michael Vaughan backs Ben Stokes to lead England to an Ashes series win
Cricket | Nov 05, 2025, 07:46 AM ISTFormer England skipper Michael Caughan took centre stage and talked about England's chances in the upcoming edition of the Ashes 2025-26, backing Ben Stokes and co. to go all the way and clinch the series.
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Pat Cummins officially ruled out of first Ashes Test due to back injury
Cricket | Nov 05, 2025, 07:46 AM ISTStar Australia pacer and skipper Pat Cummins has officially been ruled out of the upcoming first Test of the Ashes 2025-26 series against England due to a back injury. The first Test is scheduled to begin from November 21.
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Travis Head wants spicy tracks for Ashes, says flatter track doesn't suit him
Cricket | Oct 24, 2025, 04:44 PM ISTTravis 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 | Oct 20, 2025, 04:39 PM ISTJosh 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 | Oct 16, 2025, 11:36 PM ISTJoe 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 | Oct 16, 2025, 08:54 AM ISTVeteran 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 | Nov 05, 2025, 07:47 AM ISTThe 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 | Oct 13, 2025, 01:59 PM ISTAustralia 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 | Oct 12, 2025, 12:02 PM ISTIt 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 | Nov 05, 2025, 07:47 AM ISTMarnus 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 | Oct 10, 2025, 08:47 PM ISTHarry 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 | Oct 07, 2025, 01:30 PM ISTJosh 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 | Sep 29, 2025, 05:25 PM ISTChris 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 | Sep 24, 2025, 10:37 PM ISTEngland 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 | Sep 24, 2025, 06:58 PM ISTWill 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 | Sep 24, 2025, 07:14 PM ISTWill 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.