The Ashes
21 Nov 2025 - 08 Jan 2026
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We have been building towards this moment..: England head coach Brendon McCullum on eve of 1st Ashes Test in Perth
After taking charge of England’s Test setup in the summer of 2022, former New Zealand captain has changed the very face of the team alongside captain Ben Stokes for the better.
05 Dec | 11:17 AM
WATCH: Lightning halts Australia’s training session ahead of first Ashes Test in Perth
The first Ashes Test is scheduled to begin from November 21 at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
05 Dec | 09:16 AM
England Cricket names 12-member squad for first Ashes Test; Mark Wood included
The first Test of the five-match Ashes series is scheduled to be played from November 21 till 25 at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
05 Dec | 10:25 AM
Ricky Ponting names his Australia XI for first Ashes Test
Australia take on England in the first of five Ashes Tests as part of the ICC World Test Championship at Perth Stadium in Western Australia, beginning Friday, 21 November.
05 Dec | 10:19 AM
James Anderson fires stern warning to England ahead of Ashes 2025-26 opener in Perth
It will be the first series Down Under that James Anderson will be missing since 2002/03 after announcing retiring from international cricket.
05 Dec | 10:48 AM
WATCH: Pat Cummins trains with Australian team ahead of Ashes 2025-26
The fans are eager to see Pat Cummins in action in the second Test against England and the star fast bowler was seen training with the team as providing a sigh of relief for the Australian supporters.
05 Dec | 11:23 AM
Ashes series 2025-26: Mark Wood cleared of hamstring injury; set to be available for Perth Test
Notably, Mark Wood will continue to train as planned in the build-up to the Ashes opener.
05 Dec | 10:56 AM
Josh Hazlewood ruled out of opening Ashes Test; replacement announced
The first Ashes Test is set to get underway from Friday, November 21 at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
05 Dec | 10:19 AM
Mark Wood to undergo scan after sustaining hamstring stiffness during England’s intra-squad warm-up match ahead of Ashes
After completing two four-over spells, Mark Wood conceded 29 runs including a maiden while not picking up a wicket for England XI against England Lions.
04 Dec | 01:42 AM
Sean Abbott ruled out of first Ashes Test in Perth; Josh Hazlewood cleared fit
As per the latest update, Scott Boland is likely to feature alongside Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood in the pace attack for first Ashes Test.
05 Dec | 10:20 AM
WATCH: Pat Cummins resumes bowling practice ahead of Ashes 2025-26 return
Pat Cummins gave a sign of his return to international cricket as he can be seen resuming bowling practice in nets at Sydney Cricket Ground in a viral video.
05 Dec | 11:16 AM
Australia’s Jake Weatherald to embrace sledging from England fans; says ‘it would be one of the greatest moments of my life’
The left-handed batter, who finished last season of the Sheffield Shield as the top scorer, started the 2025-26 season with three fifties in six innings including a 94 for Tasmania.
05 Dec | 04:19 AM
Usman Khawaja says Australia’s best team has Marnus Labuschagne scoring runs at No. 3 in build-up to Ashes
Khawaja suggested that an opposition captain wouldn't be wanting Labuschagne, Smith, and Head scoring runs at No. 3, 4, and 5 respectively.
05 Dec | 08:45 AM
I’m feeling that excitement building..: Mark Wood eager to play for England in Ashes series after recovering from knee injury
Mark Wood was a key part of England’s last Ashes series in Australia in the 2021-22 season, playing four out of five matches, taking 17 wickets at 26.64 average.
05 Dec | 06:15 AM
Australia captain Pat Cummins reveals he is ‘on track’ to play second Ashes Test vs England next month
The absence of Pat Cummins from the first Test in Perth will open up a spot for Scott Boland to feature in the playing XI for Australia.
05 Dec | 11:31 AM
Australia announce squad for 1st Ashes Test, Steve Smith to lead
Steve Smith has been appointed as captain as Pat Cummins has been out due to lumbar bone stress injury.
05 Dec | 10:48 AM
The more the merrier..: Josh Hazlewood wants more all-rounders in Australia’s playing XI for Ashes series
The lanky pacer said that all-rounders are essential for the Aussie team’s campaign in the Ashes.
05 Dec | 06:00 AM
David Warner backs Steven Smith to dominate Ashes 2025/26; claims 36-year-old will smash five tons
Speaking on Fox Cricket on Wednesday, David Warner said Steven Smith’s form is encouraging for Australia.
05 Dec | 10:20 AM
Boys don’t think they are written off: Alex Carey shrugs off Stuart Broad's 'worst Australian team' remark
Carey said that Australia can tackle any upcoming challenge, riding on past experiences, incredible leadership, and players.
05 Dec | 11:30 AM
Usman Khawaja backs Marnus Labuschagne to earn spot in Australia’s playing XI for Ashes series vs England
Recently, Labuschangne has struggled to be among the runs in Tests.
05 Dec | 10:49 AM
RANKING
View All| Rank | Team | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Australia | 124 |
| 2 |  South Africa | 115 |
| 3 |  England | 112 |
| 4 |  India | 108 |
| 5 |  New Zealand | 96 |