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December 20, 2025 12:44 PM

England stare at Ashes defeat after slipping to 207-6 in chase of 435

England were six wickets down at stumps on day four of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, still needing 228 runs to chase an imposing 435-run target and keep the series alive. Zak Crawley top-scored with a fighting 85, but his dismissal, along with quick losses of captain Ben Stokes and Harry Brook, left England struggling at 207-6 at the close. Jamie Smith (2 not out) and Will Jacks (11 not out) were at the crease when play ended. England had begun the final session at 106-2, ...

December 19, 2025 2:23 PM

Adelaide Test: Travis Head’s masterclass takes Australia to 271/4 at stumps on Day 3, lead England by 356 runs

Opener Travis Head’s unbeaten 142, along with Alex Carey’s 52 not out, helped Australia build a commanding lead and push England to the brink of losing the Ashes series, as the hosts reached 271/4 at stumps on Day 3 of the third Test at the Adelaide Oval on Friday, leading by 356 runs. Head, who was dropped by Harry Brook on 99, scored his second century of the series and the 11th of his Test career. Overall, it was his fourth hundred against England. England enjoyed a strong first session...

December 16, 2025 12:01 PM

Ashes: Security heightened for Adelaide Test after Bondi Beach shooting

Authorities have announced heightened security measures for the third Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Adelaide Oval, set to begin on Wednesday, following shooting attacks at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas confirmed that additional protocols, including the deployment of rifle-armed police, will be in place around the venue. “Given the events that have occurred in Sydney, there will be additional protocols put in place at Adelaide Oval. This ...

December 16, 2025 10:04 AM

Khawaja overlooked as Australia captain Cummins, Lyon return for third Ashes test

Captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon have returned to the Australia XI for the third Ashes test against England in Adelaide but opener Usman Khawaja has been left out, leaving his test career at a cross-roads. Cummins returns from a back injury after missing the opening tests in Perth and Brisbane, while Lyon is back after being dropped for the second test at the Gabba which Australia won by eight wickets. The duo replace pace bowlers Brendan Doggett and Michael Neser in the Australia...

December 15, 2025 11:52 AM

Australia’s Khawaja fit for third Ashes test, unfazed by future talk

Australia's Usman Khawaja has declared himself fit for the third Ashes test against England next week, brushing aside speculation about his future and saying he will keep playing as long as he is valued by the team. The left-handed batter, who will turn 39 during the Adelaide test which starts on Wednesday, missed the pink-ball encounter against England due to a back problem, and was also unable to open in either of the innings in Perth last month. “I could have retired two years ago, or a...

December 8, 2025 4:07 PM

England not standing up under pressure in Ashes: Ben Stokes

England's Ben Stokes lamented his team's failure to stand up in pressure moments after defeat by Australia in the second test at the Gabba on Sunday but the captain refused to concede the battle for the urn is over. England trail 2-0 in the five-test series after being outplayed with bat, ball and in the field during the eight-wicket loss in the day-night match in Brisbane. "We weren't able to execute with bat and ball and will be having some conversations in the dressing room," Stokes said. ...

December 8, 2025 4:08 PM

‘We trained too much’: McCullum blames England’s training overdose for Ashes loss

England's preparation for their second Ashes test may have been a case of too much training and not enough freshness, head coach Brendon McCullum said after his side slumped to another demoralising eight-wicket loss to Australia on Sunday. The tourists went 2-0 down in the series after Australia made light work of a 65-run target at the Gabba, with local hero Michael Neser's five-wicket haul setting up the victory that has left England staring at familiar heartbreak Down Under. McCullum reveal...

December 8, 2025 4:00 PM

Ashes: Australia captain Steve Smith laughs off fiery exchange with Jofra Archer

Australia captain Steve Smith downplayed his fiery exchange with Jofra Archer at the Gabba as "good banter" after letting his bat deliver the final riposte in the first major flashpoint of the Ashes on Sunday. Australia cruised to an eight‑wicket victory to take a 2-0 lead in the series, but a frustrated Archer added spice to the final session with a verbal clash with the man he floored at Lord's with a short ball two years ago. After Smith missed an attempted ramp-shot at the Gabba, Archer ...

December 8, 2025 3:55 PM

Australia’s Michael Neser hails special Ashes spell at Gabba after long absence

Australia quick Michael Neser said he will cherish his bowling performance at his home ground in Brisbane after he picked a five-wicket haul in the second Ashes test, helping the hosts to a comprehensive eight-wicket win on Sunday. Neser, competing in his first test in three years, broke the 96-run partnership between Ben Stokes and Will Jacks, dismissing both in his consecutive overs. The right-arm pacer finished with five for 42 as Australia bowled out the opposition for 241 with a lead of 6...

December 8, 2025 2:11 PM

Neser breaks England resistance at Gabba as Australia take 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia stormed to an eight-wicket victory in the second Ashes test in Brisbane to go 2-0 up in the series on Sunday as England's resistance was broken on day four by a pace blitz from unlikely hero Michael Neser. Helped by the catching magic of home captain Steve Smith, 35-year-old Neser finished with 5-42 at his home ground in his first test in three years, leaving the hosts needing 65 runs to win the day-night match. While England quick Gus Atkinson grabbed two wickets, opener Jake Weat...