Ashes 2025-26

ENG name playing XI for MCG Test: Archer out of Ashes, Bethell in but no Bashir

Ashes 2025-26: England's tearaway pacer Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the remaining of Australia tour owing to a 'side strain.

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• Wed - 24 Dec 2025

Stokes shields ENG players amid drinking allegations on controversial Noosa trip

Ashes 2025-26: Ben Stokes is concerned about his players' well-being amid scrutiny over their drinking and behaviour on Noosa trip between second and third Test.

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• Wed - 24 Dec 2025

WATCH: Duckett, Bethell videos spark debate as England’s Ashes struggles deepen

Videos involving England batters Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell have surfaced online, raising questions about the team’s off-field conduct during the Ashes series. One clip shows Duckett appearing confused while trying to find his hotel, while Bethell is seen vaping and dancing at a nightclub.

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• Tue - 23 Dec 2025

Injury-free Pat Cummins won't play another game in Ashes 2025-26: Here's why

Australia team management have opted for a cautious approach by opting to rest skipper Pat Cummins for the remainder of the Ashes 2025-26.

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• Tue - 23 Dec 2025

England's Noosa trip to be investigated after reports of 'excessive drinking'

After the eight-wicket defeat at the Gabba, the England team headed to Noosa to get away from outside noise but it has landed them in trouble over reports of excessive drinking.

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• Tue - 23 Dec 2025

Australia announce squad for MCG Test: Smith back as captain, Lyon ruled out

Ashes 2025-26: After taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series, Pat Cummins decided to manage his workload and skip the MCG Test.

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• Tue - 23 Dec 2025

Andrew Strauss clears air on prospects of sacking Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum

Despite England’s recent Ashes defeat, Andrew Strauss has voiced his support for the leadership duo of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. Strauss remains the last captain to lead England to a successful away Ashes series victory

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• Mon - 22 Dec 2025

Australian media publishes Bazball's obituary on back page mocking England

Australian media did not spare the England team and their coach as they published a mock obituary of the famous/infamous Bazball approach after Adelaide defeat.

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• Mon - 22 Dec 2025

Ben Stokes's big statement on his captaincy future after England's apocalypse in

Ben Stokes has made it clear that he will continue to lead England despite losing Ashes 2025-2026 series against Australia. England suffered an 82-run defeat against Australia in the third Test to concede series 0-3

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• Sun - 21 Dec 2025

I put my hand up as a coach, McCullum's honest confession after ENG lose Ashes

Brendon McCullum didn't shy away from accepting that England were under-prepared for the Ashes 2025-26 series. England suffered an 82-run defeat against Australia in the third Test, which cost them the series

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• Sun - 21 Dec 2025

Pat Cummins doubts he'll play Melbourne Test after retaining Ashes in Adelaide

Ashes 2025-26: Australia Test captain Pat Cummins may look to manage his workload by missing the Melbourne Test and play in Sydney.

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• Sun - 21 Dec 2025

WTC 2025-27 Points Table: 7th-placed England's win percentage drops below 30

England lost their fourth Test in a row putting their chances of qualifying for maiden WTC final in jeopardy.

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• Sun - 21 Dec 2025

Heartbroken Ben Stokes says 'the dream that we came here with is now over'

England Test captain Ben Stokes rued the loss of three wickets late into Day 4's play which derailed their run chase at Adelaide Oval.

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• Sun - 21 Dec 2025

AUS shatter Stokes' dream, beat ENG by 82 runs in Adelaide to retain Ashes

Ashes 2025-26: In the second session of Day 5, Mitchell Starc struck twice to rule out England's comeback, powering the hosts to a 82-run win.

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• Sun - 21 Dec 2025

England sacrifice Bazball in Adelaide but Cummins-Lyon star with 3-fers on Day 4

Ashes 2025-26: Australia need four more wickets to win the third Test at Adelaide Oval and retain the Ashes.

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• Sat - 20 Dec 2025

Wildermuth, Renshaw's tons help Brisbane Heat pull off record BBL chase

Brisbane Heat scripted history as they chased down the 258-run target against Perth Scorchers to record the greatest ever chase in Big Bash League history

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• Fri - 19 Dec 2025

The Ashes: Head's century, Carey's fifty helps AUS take 356-run lead on Day 3

Head and Carey formed a remarkable partnership on Day 3 of the Adelaide Test and got Australia into a mammoth lead heading into the business end of the match

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• Fri - 19 Dec 2025

The Ashes: Head creates history, becomes 4th AUS player to achieve this feat

The explosive Australia batter brought up his second hundred of the ongoing Ashes series and joined an elite list of players with the superb knock

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• Fri - 19 Dec 2025

WATCH: Stokes jumps in frustration after being clean-bowled by Starc on Day 3

The England captain was dismissed for 83 runs by Starc, who bowled an absolute ripper to shatter his wickets on the third day of the Adelaide Test

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• Fri - 19 Dec 2025

Tensions boil over as Ben Stokes openly scolds Jofra Archer in 3rd Ashes Test

England captain Ben Stokes and ace pacer Jofra Archer were locked in a heated exchange on Day 2 of the third Ashes Test against Australia

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• Thu - 18 Dec 2025