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Josh Inglis is on the cusp of returning to Australia’s Test side.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumThis WA gun could have played against us in the Ashes

Josh Inglis was on a path — growing up in Leeds as a teenager — that could have had him playing for England in these Ashes. Now he is poised to play for Australia in Brisbane from Thursday.

Jackson Barrett

Mitchell Starc is about to pass a record held by Pakistan legend Wasim Akram.

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Mitch Starc is doing what no fast bowler has ever managed

Most of the great fast bowlers Mitchell Starc is now compared to were retiring at the age he is now. But the Aussie left-armer continues to get better and better. Here’s how he does it.

Jackson Barrett

Australia are yet to unveil their line-up for the second Test of The Ashes.

CricketCommentsPremiumPonting thinks captain will make shock return in second Test

Pat Cummins is not in Australia’s squad for the second Test of The Ashes — but Channel Seven’s Ricky Ponting believes the captain will make a shock return for the day-night game at the Gabba.

Josh Kempton

England's Will Jacks (right) is set to test Australia with his offspin and provide late-order runs. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketCommentsJacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes insists the all-round talents of Will Jacks will suit the Gabba as he rejects suggestions his bowlers are already fatigued.

Joel Gould and Jasper Bruce

Pat Cummins’ eleventh hour bid to play the second Test means England’s worst nightmare is about to become reality.

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Cummins call could make or break second Ashes Test

Pat Cummins’ eleventh hour bid to play the second Test means England’s worst nightmare is about to become reality and here is the stat to prove it.

Jackson Barrett

Steve Smith has disagreed with Usman Khawaja’s blunt assessment of the Optus Stadium pitch.

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Smith disagrees with Khawaja’s blunt call on Perth pitch

Dumped Australian opener Usman Khawaja has avoided formal punishment for his criticism of the Optus Stadium pitch, as captain Steve Smith provided a different assessment.

Josh Kempton

Josh Inglis is set to play at the Gabba, while Pat Cummins is in contention, according to Steve Smith.

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Cummins in contention for shock return, Inglis set to play

Josh Inglis is locked in for a return to the Australian Test side, while Aussie skipper Pat Cummins is in contention for a stunning recall in Brisbane. Get the latest Ashes team news here!

Chris Robinson

English cricket team captain Ben Stokes enjoys a coffee with team mates on the eve of the Ashes test match outside the State Buildings in St Georges Tce Perth

CRICKET VideoCommentsPremiumPoms won’t let media ruin their jolly summer Down Under

England captain Ben Stokes is adamant he won’t let media scrutiny in Australia ruin his summer of fun Down Under. 

Jackson Barrett

Travis Head looks set to replace Usman Khawaja at the top of the order.

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Get your Head around it! Trav the man for opening role

Get ready to ride the Travis Head wave. It won’t always be the beautiful, rolling crest it was in Perth. Sometimes it might slam you under, but all in all you’ll get a kick out of it, writes Jackson Barrett.

Jackson Barrett

Will Jacks (left) has come into England’s line-up for the second Test.

CricketCommentsEngland bring in spinner for injured Wood

England have opted to replace injured speedster Mark Wood with a spinner for the second Test of The Ashes at the Gabba.

Josh Kempton

Usman Khawaja walks to the nets during an Australian Cricket Team training session at The Gabba, in Brisbane, Monday, December 1, 2025.

CricketCommentsKhawaja OUT of second Test, Inglis in mix

Usman Khawaja’s Test future hangs in the balance after being ruled out of the second Ashes Test.

Aaron Kirby

Ollie Pope admits the tourists need to be more discerning with their stroke making.

CricketCommentsPremiumPope admits Bazball must be reined in to win Ashes

The first cracks are beginning to appear in England’s Bazball facade, with first drop batsman Ollie Pope admitting the tourists need to be more discerning with their stroke making if they want to win the Ashes.

Aaron Kirby

Ben Stokes has been accused by an English legend of cultivating a “siege mentality” within his team.

CricketVideoCommentsPremiumEnglish legend hits out at current side’s ‘siege mentality’

An English legend has hit out at a “siege mentality” being cultivated within the current side’s camp, saying cultivating a mentality “everyone is against them” was as unhelpful as it was untrue.

Josh Kempton

Fast bowler Brydon Carse is confident England have plans capable of countering Travis Head in the second Ashes Test after his blistering century opening the batting in Perth.

CricketCommentsPremiumCarse confident England have plans to stop Head at Gabba

Fast bowler Brydon Carse is confident England have plans capable of countering Travis Head in the second Ashes Test after his blistering century opening the batting in Perth.

Aaron Kirby

Labuschagne has a terrific record with the pink ball. Sarah Reed

CricketPremium‘Above pay grade’: Test star mum on Khawaja

Marnus Labuschagne has defended Usman Khawaja’s poor run of form as he prepares to add to his incredible pink ball record in the second Ashes Test.

Martin Gabor

Usman Khawaja’s attack on the Optus Stadium pitch used during the first Test against England has been debunked.

CricketCommentsPremiumKhawaja’s scathing Perth pitch criticism debunked by data

Usman Khawaja’s attack on the Optus Stadium pitch used during the first Test against England has been debunked, with new data revealing it was the most consistent day one Test deck since the ground opened.

Aaron Kirby

Mark Wood and Ben Stokes on scooters in Brisbane.

CricketCommentsPremiumSEE THE PICS: After copping a hiding, Poms go scooter riding

Having swiftly received the boot in Perth, Ben Stokes and his teammates have gone for a scoot in Brisbane, just days out from the second Ashes Test. See the photos here!

Aaron Kirby

Jake Weatherald in Brisbane on Sunday.

THE ASHESVideoCommentsBring on the pink-ball challenge! Aussies, Root poles apart

Test opener Jake Weatherald has outlined the difference in mentality between Australia and England ahead of the pink-ball challenge in the second Test at the Gabba.

Glen Quartermain

Steve Smith

ASHESVideoSteve Smith adds unique wardrobe accessory to batting kit

The Aussie skipper looks set to channel a legend of the past for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Harrison Reid

Mark Wood is in doubt for the second Test.

CricketCommentsPremiumRoot says Wood doing ‘everything’ he can to play in Brisbane

England star Joe Root says spearhead Mark Wood is doing ‘everything’ he can to be fit for the second Ashes Test but has backed the side’s bowling depth to cover him should he fail to pull up.

Aaron Kirby

Mitchell Marsh is an Ashes performer.

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Marsh can beat England at their own Ashes game

Mitch Marsh hasn’t played a red-ball game in nearly a year but the West Aussie remains in the frame for an Ashes recall as Australia look to beat England at their own game.

Aaron Kirby

Joe Root on Sunday said he was not keen to play a pink-ball Test.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumPoms already making excuses before a pink ball is bowled

Dud English batsman Joe Root is already making excuses before his under-fire side faces the music in the second Ashes Test from Thursday.

Jackson Barrett

Travis Head on Sunday.

CricketHead on opening: ‘I feel like can play any role’

Travis Head has arrived in Brisbane unsure if he will open or bat No.5 for Australia in the second Ashes Test, but is happy to be fluid between the roles.

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England captain Ben Stokes at a nets session at Allan Border Field preparing for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.

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You think Perth was crazy? Get set for pink-ball carnage

MITCHELL JOHNSON: If you thought the first Test was frenetic, then get ready for the sequel. Because if rain doesn’t drag the Gabba match out, it’s not out of the question we could see another two-day Test.

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