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England batter Harry Brook in action during Sydney Test. (PHOTO: AP)

Michael Atherton on Harry Brook's innings in Sydney Ashes Test on Day 1: 'Lost the plot... was so lucky'

January 04, 2026 10:43 pm

Atherton was critical of Brook's approach against the short ball on day one in Sydney, saying, "He lost the plot a bit, and he was so lucky."

‘That’s not bullying’: Jason Gillespie reacts to Usman Khawaja’s comments about preparation and playing golf ahead of first Ashes Test at Perth

January 02, 2026 6:54 pm

Jason Gillespie said that he wasn’t aware of any media house that had referred to Khawaja as ‘lazy’, so he didn’t know where the southpaw read about it.

England spinner Shoaib Bashir in action. (FILE PHOTO: PTI)

England announce playing XII for Sydney Test: Shoaib Bashir, Matthew Potts included for fifth Ashes Test

January 02, 2026 2:45 pm

England have included spinner Shoaib Bashir and fast bowler Matthew Potts for the Sydney Test.

Australian spinner Todd Murphy in action. (FILE PHOTO: Reuters)

Ashes: Todd Murphy is hopeful for spinners having a big role in Sydney Test

January 01, 2026 6:13 pm

Murphy has picked 22 wickets in seven Tests thus far, all of which have come away from home.

England pacer Gus Atkinson in action during Brisbane Ashes Test. (PHOTO: Reuters)

'Gus Atkinson needs to work on his body language,' says Stuart Broad after a flat show in Ashes

December 31, 2025 8:38 pm

Atkinson has looked flat in the tour and has only picked six wickets at an average of 47.

Australia opener Jake Weatherald in action during Ashes Test vs England. (PHOTO: AP)

Travis Head backs Jake Weatherald as his opening partner

December 28, 2025 5:12 pm

Since his test debut in the Ashes opener in Perth, Weatherald's average is under 21 and it has been dragged down by scores of 10 and 5 in the loss against England on a tough pitch in the fourth Test in Melbourne.

England's Jamie Smith, left, is bowled by Australia's Scott Boland, right, during their Ashes cricket Test match at MCG on December 26. (AP Photo)

‘Absolute lottery’: Alastair Cook slams MCG pitch after England win Boxing Day Test match in 2 days against Australia

December 28, 2025 4:33 pm

Alastair Cook slammed the surface that was used for the 2025-26 Ashes Test, calling it ‘sub-standard’, citing how batters like Joe Root and Steve Smith had found it hard to bat on that surface.

MCG pitch has come under scrutiny after 20 wicket fell on day 1. (PHOTO: AP)

Stuart Broad criticise Melbourne pitch after 20 wickets fall on Day 1: 'Great Test match pitches don't jag all over the place'

December 26, 2025 6:40 pm

After winning the toss, England opted to bowl first and bundled out Australia for just 152, where pacer Josh Tongue shone with the ball, registering a five-wicket haul.

England's Jamie Smith is bowled by Australia's Scott Boland during the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne. (PHOTO: AP)

‘Unfair for the batters’: Michael Vaughan slams Melbourne pitch after 20 wickets fall on Day 1 of Boxing Day Test match

December 26, 2025 5:37 pm

Michael Vaughan said that the strip used for the match was “unfair” for the batters, where 20 wickets fell on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test match.

Australia pacer Jhye Richardson in action. (PHOTO: Jhye Richardson)

Australia announce playing XII for Melbourne Test: Steve Smith to lead in absence of Pat Cummins; Jhye Richardson returns after 4 years

December 25, 2025 10:06 pm

Pacer Jhye Richardson, who has not played a Test for Australia since 2021, has been brought back after a fine domestic form on his return from shoulder surgery.