Flailing Usman Khawaja’s Test future now lies out of his own hands
As far as surprises go, a 38.95-year-old with a back problem continuing to have a back problem is not up there with the end of...
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Weight of history against England in pink-ball Gabba Ashes Test
England head into Thursday’s day-night second Ashes Test against pink-ball masters Australia needing a rare victory at Brisbane’s Gabba to get back into the five-match...
Why the needless mystery from Australia over Cummins and Khawaja for second Test?
You could speculate about whether Cricket Australia deliberately prefers to be opaque regarding player availability and team plans, or whether it just has a deficiency...
Australian newspapers savage Ashes hosts after England storm back to inflict ‘116-year low’
Australia’s newspapers have savaged their Test team after England seized control of the first Ashes Test on day one in Perth. Ben Stokes’ heroics and...
Ashes 2025-26: Guardian writers’ predictions for the series
What are you most looking forward to? Ali Martin A full-blooded Ashes tour – both sets of supporters in the stands watching a hard-fought contest...
Usman Khawaja calls for end of England fan’s ban after ugly clash with Australia team
Usman Khawaja has said he would happily accept the overturning of a lifetime ban for the England fan that abused him in the Long Room...
Jake Weatherald in contention for Test debut after being named in Australia’s Ashes squad
The opening batter Jake Weatherald has won a place in Australia’s Ashes squad and is the leading contender to partner Usman Khawaja at the top...
England fan’s life ban for ugly Lord’s clash with Australian team may be overturned
An English cricket fan’s life ban following an incident involving Australia players during the Ashes Test at Lord’s in 2023 may be overturned, despite the...
Uncapped opener Weatherald in Australia squad for first Ashes Test
Uncapped opener Jake Weatherald was named Wednesday in Australia’s squad for the first Ashes Test against England, with Brendan Doggett and Sean Abbott included as...
Jofra Archer will be licking his lips at Australia’s Ashes squad
It is as if the Australia selectors picked their squad with a plan to please Jofra Archer by ignoring his potency against left-handers. Jake Weatherald,...