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England’s decision to take the mid-Ashes break on the Sunshine Coast has sparked an onslaught from the Australian media, but rival wicketkeeper Alex Carey has defended their right to “refresh the batteries”. The touring team’s four-day trip to the seaside town of Noosa has long been on the agenda of their two-month itinerary, but after […]
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has taken a strong swipe at England’s fast bowler Jofra Sagittarius for engaging in a heated verbal exchange with Steve Smith during the final stages of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Speaking on Channel 7’s coverage, Ponting argued that Archer’s sudden aggression came ‘way too late’ in a […]
Defeated England captain Ben Stokes has made it clear there is no room for “weak men” in England’s faltering Ashes tour. Stokes’ side are 2-0 down with three to play after another deeply flawed performance in Brisbane, and they face this side in one of cricket’s fiercest trips. After a two-day thrashing in Perth, there […]
Brendon McCullum bizarrely claimed England were “training too much” ahead of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane amid fierce criticism of their preparations in Australia. Lord Botham, Sir Geoffrey Boycott and Michael Vaughan were among the former players who questioned England having just one warm-up match before starting the series with a two-day defeat in […]
Jofra Sagittarius And Steve Smith delivered the most explosive moment of the pink-ball Test at the Gabba on Day 4, getting involved in a heated confrontation in the middle of the field during Australia’s chase of a 65-run target. The fiery exchange has reignited a rivalry that has been simmering since Archer’s iconic hostile spell […]
Joe Root insists the wheels have not come off England’s Ashes campaign after missed catches gave Australia five extra lives and a first innings lead at the Gabba. Root’s unbeaten 138 – his long-awaited first hundred Down Under – took the tourists to a competitive 334, but a disappointing performance on day two saw Australia […]
Joe Root’s 13-year wait for a Test century on Australian soil finally came to an end as he brought England’s Ashes dreams to life during a remarkable start to the day-night clash at the Gabba. Root produced a dose of style, substance and Sheffield steel to end a career-long quest, filling one of the last […]
![Ash 2025-26 [WATCH]: Mitchell Starc removes Ben Duckett for a golden duck on Day 1 of Pink-Ball Test](https://i0.wp.com/crickettimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mitchell-Starc-dismisses-Ben-Duckett-on-a-golden-duck.webp?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1 "Ash 2025-26 [WATCH]: Mitchell Starc removes Ben Duckett for a golden duck on Day 1 of Pink-Ball Test")
Australia enjoyed a dream start in the Pink-Ball match of Day 1 of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, spearheading with the left arm Mitchell Starc produced a sensational opening to dismiss Ben Duckett for a golden duck. England, who had opted to bat first under the lights, were startled early and were under […]
Australian captain Pat Cummins left everyone guessing on the eve of the second Ashes Test, leaving the door ajar for a dramatic comeback in Brisbane. Cummins missed his side’s win in Perth with a back injury and was subsequently left out of the squad for the day/near at the Gabba. But he has continued to […]
Ben Stokes has reassured Shoaib Bashir that he is still England’s number one spinner despite having him out for the second Ashes Test. England have rolled the dice on their team selection for Thursday’s day/night clash at the Gabba, with all-rounder Will Jacks being called up for the first time in three years. His combination […]
