Australia pick ‘impressive’ Weatherald in first Ashes Test squad
Chief selector George Bailey hailed “impressive” uncapped opener Jake Weatherald as having all the right attributes after he was named Wednesday in Australia’s squad for...
Tag : Pat Cummins
Marcus Trescothick says bowler-friendly Ashes wickets could suit England
Assistant coach Marcus Trescothick insisted spicier, bowler-friendly wickets in the Ashes could play into England’s hands. Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith pointed out conditions in...
‘Wait and see’ – Alex Carey shrugs off Stuart Broad’s Ashes jab
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey said England will have to “wait and see” after Stuart Broad claimed the tourists will face the “worst” Australia team since...
Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins officially ruled out of first Ashes Test
Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins will not be fit for the first Ashes Test in Perth next month and will be replaced as captain by...
Pat Cummins ruled out of first Ashes Test
Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the first Ashes Test against England. Cricket Australia has confirmed the 32-year-old fast bowler has not recovered from a...
Steve Smith expects ‘seamless transition’ if he fills in for injured Pat Cummins
Steve Smith says he is primed to fill in as Australia captain for the Ashes with Pat Cummins a major doubt for next month’s first...
Broad brands Australia’s team as their worst since 2010 as pre-Ashes barbs fly
The pre-Ashes barbs continue to fly, with Stuart Broad saying that England will face “probably the worst Australian team since 2010” on tour this winter....
Stuart Broad and David Warner trade barbs about Ashes teams
Stuart Broad and David Warner’s rivalry has moved from the middle to the media with the pair trading barbs before the Ashes this winter. Asked...
Brydon Carse reveals Stokes and Wood are close to 100% and raring to go for Ashes
Ben Stokes and Mark Wood are expected to be “raring to go” for the start of the Ashes next month, offering England a timely boost...
Australia captain Pat Cummins says he is unlikely to be fit for first Ashes Test
Australia captain Pat Cummins says it is “less likely than likely” that he will be fit for the Ashes series opener against England next month....