Australia capable of Ashes whitewash – Lyon
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon believes his team can sweep the Ashes series as England will have doubts about their own chances due to their recent poor record Down Under.
Carey wins Australia wicketkeeper race
Alex Carey says it is “a boyhood dream” to be Australia’s wicketkeeper for the first two Ashes Tests against England.
Warner’s ‘ridiculous’ record in Australia ominous for England
David Warner might be a polarising figure but the aggressive opening batsman is rarely boring.
Carey to get Australia wicketkeeper gloves for Ashes
Alex Carey looks poised to replace Tim Paine as Australia’s Test wicketkeeper and make his debut against England in Brisbane.
Perth in grave doubt for Ashes finale
Perth’s hopes of hosting the fifth Ashes Test are in serious doubt after Western Australia’s premier said players and broadcasters must quarantine for 14 days on entering the state.
Root stays positive after rain-disrupted Ashes buildup
Joe Root is confident that England can do “something special” in the Ashes, despite rain again ruining their preparations on Tuesday.
Cummins appointed Australia Test captain
Fast bowler Pat Cummins has been named Australia’s new Test captain ahead of the Ashes series.
Aussie bowling coach back with England
Stuart Broad is looking forward to gaining some inside knowledge on Australia after England appointed Troy Cooley as a consultant pace bowling coach ahead of the Ashes series.
Capacity crowd allowed for Ashes Boxing Day Test
The Boxing Day Test between Australia and England will be played before a full house, Melbourne authorities said on Thursday as they removed more pandemic restrictions.
Khawaja, Head back for Australia’s Ashes campaign
Usman Khawaja and Travis Head have been included in Australia’s squad for the opening two Ashes Tests against England, while Matthew Wade was axed.
Stokes raring to go ahead of Ashes series
Ben Stokes says he is excited at the prospect of facing Australia as he prepares to return following a long break to focus on his mental health and recover from a finger injury.
Stokes added to England’s Ashes squad
Talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes has been added to the England squad for the tour of Australia later this year.
Boxing Day Ashes Test could have 80,000-plus crowd
The MCG could be jam-packed for Australia’s Boxing Day Test against England as Melbourne emerges from one of the world’s most prolonged series of Covid lockdowns.
England players not hiding over Ashes quarantine fears – Woakes
Chris Woakes has hit back at suggestions England’s cricketers were ducking the challenge of an Ashes tour to Australia.
Golf and beach greenlighted for England on Ashes tour
England cricketers will be able to go to the beach and play golf under protocols agreed for the upcoming Ashes tour.
