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Allan Border has slammed Sam Konstas' batsmanship ahead of Ashes 2025. (AP Photo)

Have only seen Sam Konstas play ramp shot, can he cover drive or anything like that? Asks Allan Border

October 22, 2025 11:32 am

Ahead of next month’s Ashes, former Australian captain Allan Border urges selectors to have a top three of Usman Khawaja, Matt Renshaw and Marnus Labuschagne.

Former New Zealand cricketer and England fast bowling consultant Tim Southee. (Photo: AP)

Tim Southee contradicts Stuart Broad, insists 'there's never a bad Australian team' ahead of Ashes

October 16, 2025 7:39 pm

Southee is optimistic about the Ashes series, calling it to be an absolute cracker.

England captain Ben Stokes in action. (AP)

'Australia playing for Ashes, England for moral victory': David Warner takes dig at Ben Stokes' side ahead of AUS-ENG series

October 13, 2025 5:21 pm

Warner said Australia will hold the edge over the English side because they will be playing to win the Ashes, whereas England will be playing for a moral victory.

IND vs ENG Lord's Test: Zak Crawley and Shubman Gill were involved in a heated exchange in the final minutes on Day 3. (Reuters)

Bazball really winds them up: Zak Crawley ahead of Ashes showdown

October 12, 2025 7:10 pm

England opener says his side will front up at all times Down Under as they search their first series win in Australia since 2010/11

Three hundreds in four innings: Marnus Labuschagne back in Ashes fray

October 10, 2025 4:58 pm

Coach Andrew McDonald gives him "big tick" after latest century

Pat Cummins running out of time to prove fitness, admits Australia coach Andrew McDonald

October 10, 2025 11:36 am

A decision on captain’s inclusion for the Ashes opener starting November 21 will be made next week, says McDonald

England are now Ashes favourites against Australia: Michael Vaughan

October 09, 2025 3:53 pm

Vaughan contends that the injury to Pat Cummins diminishes them

English batter Harry Brook in action during Day 3 of ENG vs IND 1st Test in Leeds. (REUTERS)

England announce 16-member squad for the Ashes; Brook replaces Pope as vice captain; Wood, Jacks return

September 24, 2025 1:01 am

The team also witnessed the long-awaited return of ace pacer Mark Wood, who has been away from cricket following his recovery from a left knee injury.

Shoaib Bashir unfazed by Nathan Lyon's 'just okay' comment: 'I just stick to what I believe'

August 17, 2025 4:57 pm

Lyon stated that Jack Leach is still England's best spinner and took a jibe at Bashir, saying he just "has been okay".

Pat Cummins and Alex Carey's unbeaten 50-run stand for the eighth wicket helped Australia beat New Zealand in Christchurch.

'Australia won't change approach for Bazball': Alex Carey plays down England's attacking style of cricket ahead of Ashes clash

August 05, 2025 7:32 pm

Even months before the start of the highly anticipated Ashes series between arch-rivals England and Australia, there have been shots fired from the sides.