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December 23, 2025

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Australia captain Cummins from rest of Ashes, Lyon for surgery

Australian captain Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon in action in an undated photo. — ICC Australian skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were ruled out of the final two Ashes Tests against England on Tuesday with the veteran spinner facing surgery and an extended spell on the sidelines. Quick bowler Jhye Richardson and spinner Todd Murphy have been named as covers in a 15-man squad for the fourth Test starting on Friday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia have already retained the famous shrine with eight-wicket wins in Perth and Brisbane and an 82-run victory in Adelaide. Cummins “won’t play

December 21, 2025

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Australia crush England to retain Ashes with 82-run win in Adelaide

Australia’s players celebrate after taking the last wicket of England on the final day of the third Ashes Test cricket match between Australia and England at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on December 21, 2025.— AFP Australia retain the Ashes with an unassailable 3-0 lead. England’s hopes were dashed after a brave fight. Pacer Mitchell Starc proves decisive on day five. Mitchell Starc took three wickets to demolish a struggling England as Australia cruised to an 82-run victory on day five of the third Ashes Test to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series. Chasing a world record 435

December 18, 2025

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Revisit the technology under fire in the Adelaide Ashes Test

England batsman Jamie Smith (R) is given out as teammate Ben Stokes (C) reacts during the second day of the third Ashes cricket match between Australia and England at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on December 18, 2025. — AFP The ‘Snicko’ technology used in the Ashes came under fresh scrutiny during the third Test on Thursday after England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith was dismissed and caught back despite the ball not appearing to have touched his bat. A day after Alex Carey survived a caught-behind-the-hander error, England were left outraged again when Smith was bowled for 22 when he pulled

December 9, 2025

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Pakistan’s Wasim Akram hails ‘unbelievable’ Starc heroics after Ashes

This collage shows legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram (left) and Australian great Mitchell Starc. — AFP/Reuters/File Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram believes there is more to come from Australia’s “incredible” Ashes ball-busting veteran Mitchell Starc. Akram reacted to Starc surpassing his tally of 414 wickets during the Brisbane Test against England on Thursday, becoming the all-time leading left-arm pacer. “Congratulations to Starc for taking my number of wickets,” Akram told AFP, saying the 35-year-old’s passion and dedication helped him stand out. “Starc has shown great dedication and focus in these times with so much cricket, having T20 championships with big

December 7, 2025

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Australia crush England by eight wickets for 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia captain Steve Smith (L) celebrates with teammate Jake Weatherald after hitting the winning runs on day four of the second Ashes Test cricket match between Australia and England at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 7, 2025. — AFP BRISBANE: Australia cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket win over England in the second day-night Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday to take an ominous 2-0 series lead. The hosts chased down the paltry target of 65 in just 10 overs, with captain Steve Smith pulling Gus Atkinson for a huge six over square leg for the winning runs. Although not

December 5, 2025

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Australia take control of the second Ashes Test

Australia’s Steve Smith made 61 in the second Test against England. Photo: AFP BRISBANE: A relentless Australia raced to a 44-run lead over England in the second day-night Ashes Test in Brisbane on Friday, with aggressive opener Jake Weatherald and Steve Smith leading the way. At stumps the hosts were not only bowled out for England’s first innings 334, they ran clear, finishing a busy second day on 378-6 in front of a large and raucous crowd at a damp Gabba. A decent lead is shaping up to be pivotal, with the field likely to deteriorate over the coming days.

December 4, 2025

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Root’s elusive ton takes England to 325-9 against Australia

I did it: Joe Root celebrates his maiden Test century in Australia. Photo: AFP BRISBANE: Joe Root finally scored his maiden Test century in Australia on the fourth Ashes tour to lead England from a precarious 5-2 to 325-9 at stumps after a pulsating first day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Thursday. Mitchell Starc became the most successful left-arm fast bowler in history as he took 6-71, but the opening innings of the day-night match was dominated by Root, who scored a masterpiece 135 not out. Number 11 Jofra Archer delighted the traveling army of fans as

December 2, 2025

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Geoffrey Boycott advises England to ‘use brains’ for the remainder of the Ashes

Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott (centre) attends the second day of the third cricket match between England and India at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on July 11, 2025.— AFP England legend Geoffrey Boycott on Monday advised the Ben Stokes-led side to adopt a more strategic and thoughtful approach ahead of the second Ashes Test against Australia, scheduled for Thursday in Brisbane. England suffered an agonizing eight-wicket defeat in the series opener in Perth, which lasted less than two days, the first of which was dominated by the touring side as they reduced the hosts to 123/9 having amassed 172

November 30, 2025

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The head is ready to open again for Australia

DOMINATE : Australia’s Travis Head celebrates after reaching his century. Photo: REUTERS BRISBANE: Australia’s Travis Head says he is ready to open the batting once again against England during the ongoing Ashes series after his second-innings performance in the first Test in Perth last week led the hosts to an eight-wicket victory over the tourists. Head smashed a century in 69 balls, the second-fastest in Ashes history, en route to a match-winning 123 runs, having been drafted in as a late replacement for Usman Khawaja when the regular top bowler was unable to take the field. “I prepare for anything

November 23, 2025

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Head century powers Australia past England in a chaotic two-day Ashes blitz

England’s Ben Stokes shakes hands with Australia’s Steve Smith after the match on November 22, 2025. — Reuters Starc takes his first Ashes 10 wicket. England had set Australia a target of 205 runs. Zak Crawley suffered two first-up ducks. Impromptu champion Travis Head hit a superb 83-ball 123 to power Australia to a stunning eight-wicket victory in two days against England on Saturday, taking his side to 205-2 late in the final over of the Ashes opener at Perth Stadium. The manic style of cricket, which produced the shortest Ashes Test with over-bowling to produce a result since 1888,

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