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Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson

ENG announce playing XI for Adelaide Test, make one big change in bowling lineup

AUS vs ENG, Ashes 2025-26: After two consecutive defeats, England team management made one change to the playing XI.

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• Mon - 15 Dec 2025

Usman Khawaja during an Australia nets session at The Gabba (via Getty)

Khawaja declares himself fit ahead of 3rd Test, plays down injury concerns

Khawaja had missed the second Ashes Test in Brisbane after he wasn't bale to recover in tim from the back spasms that he sustained in the opening game of the series

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• Sat - 13 Dec 2025

Fresh controversy in the Ashes as England team security pushes cameraperson at airport, WATCH video

Fresh controversy in the Ashes as ENG security pushes cameraperson at airport

The England security guard was seen having a heated argument with a cameraperson at the Brisbane airport

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• Sat - 13 Dec 2025

Josh Hazlewood bowls during a practice session at Cricket Central on November 25, 2025 in Sydney, Australia (via Getty)

'My body still...': Hazlewood eager to make return after Ashes setback

The Australia seamer was recently ruled out of the Ashes series due to an achilles injury that he picked up during a training session

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• Sat - 13 Dec 2025

Usman Khawaja in this frame

The Ashes: Warner expresses faith in Khawaja, backs him to play in Adelaide Test

The former Australia cricketer believes that Khawaja will feature in the third Ashes Test that will commence from December 17

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• Sat - 13 Dec 2025

England head coach Brendon McCullum during a nets session at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia (via Getty)

Atherton slams McCullum's 'overprepared' claim after defeats in first 2 Tests

Former England captain Michael Atherton was critical of McCullum for claiming that the team was 'overprepared' for 2nd Ashes Test

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• Thu - 11 Dec 2025

Jofra Archer of England and Australia captain Steve Smith exchange words during day four of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba

Ricky Ponting launches scathing attack on Jofra Archer for heated exchange with

The former Australia captain feels that Archer "embarrassed" not only himself, but also his entire team due to his verbal spat with Smith

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• Thu - 11 Dec 2025

Usman Khawaja in this frame

Khawaja to feature in 3rd Ashes Test? Ex-Australia teammate drops major hint

Khawaja had been ruled out of the second Ashes Test due to not being able to recover in time from his back spasms, but has now overcome that injury

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• Thu - 11 Dec 2025

Ben Stokes, Harry Brook

Ashes: Alyssa Healy blasts Harry Brook for not supporting captain Ben Stokes

Ashes 2025-26: Alyssa Healy has questioned Harry Brook's shot selection and lauded captain Ben Stokes, head coach Brendon McCullum for backing the players.

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• Thu - 11 Dec 2025

Usman Khawaja stretches during an Australia nets session at The Gabba on December 02, 2025 in Brisbane

Clarke not in favour of Khawaja's return to AUS team in 3rd Ashes Test

The former Australia captain feels that rather than bringing in Khawaja, the team should stick to the same batting order

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• Thu - 11 Dec 2025

England captain Ben Stokes in this frame

Ben Stokes shoulders too much of the accountability, feels 6-time WC-winner

Australia captain Alyssa Healy feels Ben Stokes shoulders too much accountability for everything following England's back-to-back defeat in first two Ashes Tests

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• Wed - 10 Dec 2025

Australian media takes brutal jibe at England after Ben Stokes' brigade's beach pics go viral amidst Ashes series

Australian media mocks England after Ben Stokes' brigade's beach pics go viral

Australian media slammed England team's trip to Noosa following back-to-back defeats in the first two matches of the ongoing Ashes series

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• Wed - 10 Dec 2025

Pat Cummins of Australia and Usman Khawaja of Australia celebrate during day four of the Third Test match in the series between Australia and India at The Gabba

Cummins returns as AUS name squad for 3rd Ashes Test, Khawaja remains in frame

The Baggy Greens have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Adelaide Test and Cummins was the only inclusion that they made to the side

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• Wed - 10 Dec 2025

Ben Stokes of England and team mates thank fans after losing to Australia during day four of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba

'It will get embarrassing...': McGrath fires warning to ENG ahead of 3rd Test

England are already 2-0 down in the Ashes and will lose the series if they record a defeat in the upcoming third Test

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• Tue - 09 Dec 2025

England captain Ben Stokes leaves the field for the dinner break during day four of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba

'They cannot afford...': Hussain urges Stokes to take tough calls ahead of 3rd T

Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels that Stokes will need to take some tough decisions regarding the players heading into the third Test

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• Tue - 09 Dec 2025

Usman Khawaja in this frame

Khawaja to bat in middle-order in 3rd Test? AUS head coach provides big update

The veteran Australia batter had sustained back spasms in the first Ashes Test and thus, had been ruled out of the second Test

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• Tue - 09 Dec 2025

Mark Wood in this frame

'Hope it's not..': Hussain hopes Wood to make strong return after latest setback

Former England captain Nasser Hussain fears that it will be very hard for Wood to come back from series injuries at his age

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• Tue - 09 Dec 2025

England's captain Ben Stokes (2nd L) walks with team mates after day four of the second Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba in Brisbane

'Thought this was...': Healy blasts England for 'deflating' performance in Ashes

Former Australia cricketer Ian Healy slammed the current England team for their performance so far in the ongoing Ashes series

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• Tue - 09 Dec 2025

Andrew McDonald, Nathan Lyon

'I'll make this a headline...': Australia head coach explains benching Lyon

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said that Nathan Lyon's contribution is going to be valuable in the remainder of the Ashes 2025-26.

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• Tue - 09 Dec 2025

Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Mark Wood

Huge blow to England as star pacer ruled out of Ashes, rookie named replacement

England selectors have put their trust in an out-of-form Matthew Fisher as tearaway pacer Mark Wood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes 2025-26.

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• Tue - 09 Dec 2025