England to probe claims of drinking spree during Ashes tour break

December 23, 2025 1:00 PM

England to probe claims of drinking spree during Ashes tour break

England cricket managing director Rob Key said on Tuesday the team management would investigate allegations that players engaged in excessive drinking during a mid-series break ahead of the Adelaide Test in the Ashes series. The England squad spent four nights in Noosa, a coastal resort in Queensland, between the second and third Tests. The trip, organised by head coach Brendon McCullum, was described by team officials as an opportunity to reset after heavy defeats in Perth and Brisbane. Key, ...

Murphy, Richardson named in Australia’s Boxing Day Test squad; Lyon to undergo surgery

December 23, 2025 10:03 AM

Murphy, Richardson named in Australia’s Boxing Day Test squad; Lyon to undergo surgery

Todd Murphy and Jhye Richardson have been added to Australia’s 15-member squad for the fourth Ashes Test, starting on December 26. Murphy edged out Matt Kuhnemann and Corey Rocchiccioli to replace Nathan Lyon, with the veteran off-spinner set to undergo surgery on his injured hamstring. Murphy has featured seven times at Test level for Australia, with his most recent appearance coming earlier this year against Sri Lanka in Galle. Australia confirmed on Tuesday that Nathan Lyon will undergo ...

Ashes: Carey, Khawaja rescue Australia after early wobble on Day 1 in Adelaide

December 17, 2025 3:17 PM

Ashes: Carey, Khawaja rescue Australia after early wobble on Day 1 in Adelaide

Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey produced a batting masterclass on his home ground to give the hosts a strong start on the opening day of the third Ashes Test, as they reached 326/8 at stumps at the Adelaide Oval.   After an early collapse that left Australia reeling at 94/4, Carey, along with late inclusion Usman Khawaja, stitched together a crucial 91-run stand for the fifth wicket to steady the innings. The 38-year-old left-hander was eventually dismissed for 82 but played a vital ...

Hazlewood resumes bowling; Cummins ramps up for Gabba Day-Nighter

November 25, 2025 10:44 AM

Hazlewood resumes bowling; Cummins ramps up for Gabba Day-Nighter

Australia received encouraging signs on Tuesday as Josh Hazlewood returned to the nets, continuing his recovery from the hamstring injury that sidelined him from the opening Ashes Test in Perth. At the same time, Pat Cummins trained with the pink ball, progressing steadily in his bid to be fit for the day-night Test at the Gabba following his back issue. The pair trained at Cricket Central in Sydney, even as New South Wales took on Tasmania in their ongoing Sheffield Shield fixture. Hazlewood ...

Weatherald and Doggett to debut for Australia in Ashes opener

November 20, 2025 11:13 AM

Weatherald and Doggett to debut for Australia in Ashes opener

Opening batter Jake Weatherald and pace bowler Brendan Doggett will make their debuts for Australia in the first Ashes clash in Perth on Friday, the first time since January 2019 that two new baggy green caps have been handed out before a single test. Steve Smith, standing in as captain for the injured Pat Cummins, named the team in his eve-of-match press conference at Perth Stadium on Thursday, ending months of speculation about the opening partnership. Weatherald’s incl...

Australia captain Pat Cummins in danger of missing entire Ashes after fresh scans: report

October 8, 2025 12:14 PM

Australia captain Pat Cummins in danger of missing entire Ashes after fresh scans: report

Australia captain Pat Cummins is set to miss the Ashes opener in Perth and could potentially be sidelined for the entire five-Test series against England. This comes after the latest scans revealed that a back stress injury has not fully healed, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. The 32-year-old pacer has been dealing with back soreness since Australia’s tour of the Caribbean in July. Recent scans confirmed a lumbar bone stress in the affected area. He has been told that while the stress “...