“He won’t get a run” – Mark Waugh predicts Ollie Pope will fail in the Ashes

Mark Waugh believes Ollie Pope will struggle in the Ashes. According to a report in The Guardian, Pope is poised to retain the number...

Josh Hazlewood hamstring injury: Will he be fit for the 1st Ashes Test?

In relieving news for Australia just over a week out from the Ashes, Josh Hazlewood has been cleared of a hamstring strain. Hazlewood and...

Optus Stadium Perth pitch report for 1st Ashes Test

The Perth pitch for the first Ashes Test could play similarly to the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy match a year ago. That is according to...

Ian Healy believes Jake Weatherald should open in the Ashes

Ian Healy has thrown his support behind Jake Weatherald ahead of the hugely anticipated Ashes series. The former keeper-batsman believes Weatherald should open with...

Forget Test cricket for a while, let’s give Sam Konstas the space to do his thing

Sam Konstas has been left out of Australia's squad for the first Ashes Test. Truth be told, he shouldn't have even been in there...

“Dad’s army” – England press and fans react to Australia Ashes squad

The English press and fans have not wasted time in scrutising Australia's squad for the first Ashes Test. 14 of the 15 members are...

Australia squad for 1st Ashes Test: Who made the cut?

Australia have named their squad for the first Test of the 2025/26 Ashes series. Marnus Labuschagne returns after he was dropped before the West...

Mitchell Starc issues warning to England fast bowlers ahead of Ashes

Mitchell Starc has issued a warning to England's fast bowlers ahead of the upcoming Ashes series. The visitors arrive to Australia with a group...