Ashes

The Snicko troubles continued on Day 2, leading to frustration in both camps as Australian paceman Mitchell Starc demanded the technology "to be sacked".

AUS vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 2: Australia take lead as England fumble at the Gabba

Australia went to Stumps at 378 for six with a 44-run lead.

Ashes of Hayli Gubbi volcano reaches India, affecting air quality and flights

Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted after thousands of years, sending ash clouds over India, disrupting flights, and raising air pollution concerns.

‘Stop pointing fingers at Indian cricket’: Sunil Gavaskar points out Perth Ashes shocker to highlight hypocrisy

The Eden Gardens track was criticised by many former cricketers, including Michael Vaughan, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Anil Kumble, but the Perth surface received no such criticism.

Bazball a recipe of disaster for England? What do the numbers say

When Bazball clicks, it can blow the opposition away. But all too often, in unfavourable conditions that need a plan B, it falls flat.

'Bazball, bad judgment, overconfidence': Geoffrey Boycott tears down Ben Stokes post Ashes humiliation in Perth

The show was certainly disappointing and it was clearly felt in England's legendary cricketer Geoffrey Boycott's ruthless assessment.

Australia's thumping win in Ashes opener comes at a heavy over $3 million loss for Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia had reported a loss of $11.3 million at the annual general meeting last month.

WATCH: Matthew Hayden finds joy as Stuart Broad shuts his eyes after yet another Joe Root failure

Stuart Broad's response was that of a man who had been deeply affected by that dismissal.

Shortest Ashes Test of 20th century: Australia vs England opener at Perth gets over in 847 balls

Australia and South Africa have played the shortest Test in history that produced a result.

Travis Head decimates England as Australia wrap Ashes opener inside two days

The outcome gave Australia a crucial 1-0 lead in the five-match series, keeping their perfect record intact in the ongoing cycle of the World Test Championship.

WATCH: Mitchell Starc plucks one handed stunner off his bowling as Zak Crawley registers pair of ducks in Ashes opener

Mitchell Starc produced one of the greatest Ashes performances earlier on Day 1.

AUS vs ENG Ashes 2025 1st Test Day 2 Highlights: Australia beat England by 8 wickets

AUS vs ENG Ashes 2025 1st Test Day 2 Highlights: The outcome gave Australia an important 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

'Peak hypocrisy; Double Standard': Perth pitch grabs focus after Kolkata as 19 wickets fall on Ashes Day 1

Former India cricketers were quick to take a dig at the playing conditions, with focus on the pitch after questions were raised about the track in Kolkata.

Steve Smith-Monty Panesar feud gets personal and uglier: ‘Can he look himself in the mirror and admit...’

Monty Panesar was quick to react to the mockery as he chastised Steve Smith with personal attacks in his latest column for The Telegraph (England).

Australia vs England 1st Test live streaming: AUS vs ENG, Ashes 2025-26 how to watch online, timings IST, playing XI

Australia vs England 1st Test live streaming: The big news is that the hosts will miss the services of their skipper Pat Cummins and fellow quick Josh Hazlewood, who miss out due to injury.

WATCH: Steve Smith makes mockery of Monty Panesar at press conference after sandpaper attack

Monty Panesar had urged England players, visiting supporters, and British media to criticise the Australian captain.

Pat Cummins out of Ashes opener, coach optimistic about second Test

Scott Boland is almost certain to replace Cummins in the bowling attack at Perth Stadium alongside Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc.

Steve Smith to lead Australia in Ashes if Pat Cummins fails to recover

The injury has ruled Cummins out of the white-ball series against India beginning with the first ODI in Perth on Sunday.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins racing against time to be fit for Ashes

A stress injury to the back had sidelined Cummins after Australia’s tour of the West Indies in July.

‘Ashes is about England, not my century’: Joe Root hits back at critics following not hitting ton in Australia remark

The Ashes 2025–26 offer Root the chance to lead England's pace-heavy bowling attack as a senior player in addition to scoring runs.

Pat Cummins injury shakes up Australia's Ashes planning

A back stress injury has cast doubt on Cummins participating in the series.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins ruled out of opening Ashes Test - reports

The 32-year-old fast bowler is recovering from a lower back stress injury that has troubled him since Australia's tour of the West Indies.

Ashes: The real story behind Matthew Hayden’s ‘I will walk nude’ remark

Hayden believes Root has a real chance of reaching three figures at one of Australia’s premier venues, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), given his current form and the favourable batting conditions there.

Australia captain Pat Cummins 'doing everything' to be fit for Ashes opener

The 32-year-old pace bowler has been ruled out of upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand.

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green eyes Sheffield Shield to warm up bowling arm before Ashes.

Cameron Green has been restricted to batting since returning from a long layoff following back surgery.