Australia faced a major blow on Tuesday (December 2) with confirmation that senior opener Usman Khawaja will miss the second Test of the 2025–26 Ashes series against England due to a back injury. The upcoming Test, starting December 4 at The Gabba in Brisbane, will be a day-night contest played with the pink ball—conditions where […]

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has warned that the second Ashes Test in Brisbane will be unpredictable, with the toss likely to be decisive in a pink-ball match. Australia have dominated day-night Tests, winning 13 of 14 such fixtures, their only defeat coming at the Gabba last year against the West Indies. England, by […]

Mitchell Starc has bowled to nearly every modern cricket great. Still, when it comes to the one batter who has truly tested him throughout his long and illustrious career, the Australian left-arm speedster has a clear answer — Virat Kohli. Starc, now 35 and still one of the world’s most feared fast bowlers, revealed that […]

Australia received a significant boost ahead of the second Ashes Test as Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were spotted hitting the nets with the pink ball in Sydney on Tuesday (November 25). The duo, who missed the series opener in Perth due to injury concerns, looked sharp in training, raising strong expectations of their return […]

Pat Cummins has offered a cautiously upbeat fitness update as Australia eye a much-needed boost to their pace resources ahead of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. The 32-year-old, sidelined since hurting his lower back on the West Indies tour four months ago, told reporters and viewers he’s “half a chance” of being available for […]

Legendary Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath will not be part of the commentary team for the 2025–26 Ashes series, beginning November 21 in Perth. The 55-year-old, who has been a long-standing voice in ABC’s cricket coverage, was removed from the commentary panel after the broadcaster learned about his new commercial partnership with global betting company […]

Just days before the much-awaited first Ashes Test between Australia and England at Perth Stadium, the hosts have been dealt a harsh blow as star pacer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out due to a hamstring strain. This setback arrives at a critical moment for Australia, which is already facing concerns over the fitness of […]

Michael Vaughan found himself on the receiving end of heavy trolling on X on Saturday, 8 November, after attempting to spark an age-old debate by comparing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to the Ashes. As England gear up for their five-match Test series against Australia, Vaughan remarked that while India vs Australia contests have grown more competitive […]

Pat Cummins has officially begun his road back to Test cricket, even though he will miss the opening match of the 2025-26 Ashes at Optus Stadium from November 21 to 25. The Australian skipper, ruled out of the Perth Test due to injury, was spotted bowling for the first time since July 2025, instantly lifting […]

Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has opened up about his long and ongoing battle with skin cancer, revealing that he has undergone multiple procedures to remove melanomas and other lesions from his face and body. Clarke, who was first diagnosed with skin cancer in 2006, shared his story on The Kyle and Jackie O […]