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The Latest Breaking News from Ashes

Stuart Broad hits back at David Warner’s Ashes ‘moral victory’ jibe

Broad labelled the hosts the “worst” Australian side in 15 years in response to Warner’s Ashes prediction

The Independent UK

'Of course': Giddy Walsh eyes off Kangaroos No.1 jumper

Brisbane grand final hero Reece Walsh is making no secret of his desire to unseat Dylan Edwards and win the Australian fullback spot on the Ashes tour.

AAP

Cummins feared Ashes could be over a fortnight ago

Pat Cummins believes his recovery from a stress injury in his lower back is now progressing, but the Test captain was fearing the worse not long ago.

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Six NRL stars, no Man of Steel in England Ashes squad

Six NRL players are in England's squad for the Ashes, but coach Shaun Wane has had to defend his decision not to pick the Super League's Man of Steel.

AAP

Labuschagne set to stay Bulls No.3 in Ashes bat off

Marnus Labuschagne remains the frontrunner to open with Usman Khawaja in the Ashes, but the Test hopeful is expected to stay at No.3 for Queensland.

AAP

‘Not difficult’: Wane explains omission of Jake Connor from England Ashes squad

Jake Connor, the 2025 Man of Steel, has been left out of the England’s squad to face Australia in the first Ashes series since 2003

The Guardian - UK

Brydon Carse reveals Stokes and Wood are close to 100% and ‘raring to go’ for Ashes

England pace bowler Brydon Carse has revealed captain Ben Stokes and fellow quick Mark Wood are close to 100% fitness as Ashes series looms

The Guardian - UK

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Pat Cummins: Australia captain makes new admission over fitness for First Ashes Test

Recent reports claimed that influential skipper was in danger of missing the entire series against England with lingering back injury

Evening Standard

Australia captain Pat Cummins ‘less than likely’ to be fit for first Ashes Test

The fast bowler is recovering from lumbar bone stress in his lower back and has not played since July

The Independent UK

Warner says Konstas still the man for his old spot

David Warner believes Sam Konstas should be the man to open for Australia in the Ashes, believing Marnus Labuschagne is best suited returning at No.3.

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Cummins plots bowling return with Ashes opener unlikely

Pat Cummins has conceded he is unlikely to play in the first Ashes Test in Perth, but the Test captain is aiming to soon take a huge leap towards bowling again.

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Harry Brook wants to use New Zealand tour as preparation for 2026 T20 World Cup

England will play three T20 internationals against the Black Caps followed by a three-match ODI series

The Independent UK

Boland's MCG heroics more relevant than 2023 Ashes blip

England went after Scott Boland in the 2023 Ashes and became the only team to conquer the Victorian, but Australia's coach believes that is now irrelevant.

AAP

Winter is coming: England’s cricketers fly out for long tour that will decide Ashes and World Cup

Four decades ago Mike Gatting lamented 30-game schedule and while improvements were made, players will be weary of gruelling season ahead

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England Ashes selection won’t lead to a rivalry with Ollie Pope – Jacob Bethell

Pope has been the long-term incumbent at number three but Bethell’s rise to prominence has cranked up the competition.

The Guardian - UK

Harry Brook says Pat Cummins’ absence could boost England’s Ashes hopes

England’s vice-captain Harry Brook believes the tourists can take advantage if Cummins’ back injury rules him out of the first Test in Perth

The Independent UK

Australia head coach not giving up hope of having Pat Cummins for Ashes opener

Cummins returned to running this week as he recovers from lumbar bone stress in his lower back.

AAP

Labuschagne 'close to his best': Andrew McDonald

Australia coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Marnus Labuschagne is an option to open again in Test cricket, praising his return to form ahead of the Ashes.

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Cummins 'a lot more optimistic' for first Test

Pat Cummins could soon learn if he will be fit for the first Ashes Test, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent his captain is still a chance to play.

The Independent UK

Joe Root issues ‘bring the urn home’ rallying cry ahead of Ashes

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The Guardian - UK

England beware: terminally obsessed Marnus Labuschagne has gone back to basics

Australian batter, an evangelical Christian who believes this is all written out in advance, may force his way back for the Ashes

AAP

Pick me: Labuschagne boosts Ashes hopes with latest ton

Just days after being axed from Australia's ODI team, Marnus Labuschagne has cracked a sparkling century for Queensland in their one-day loss to Tasmania.

AAP

Limited prep won't be a worry for Cummins: Starc

Mitchell Starc says Pat Cummins needs less time bowling than some other quicks to prepare for Tests, as Australia's pace ace fights to be fit for the Ashes.

Evening Standard

Pat Cummins: Australia captain 'surprised' by reports he could miss entire Ashes series

It had been suggested that lingering back problem would definitely rule skipper out of First Test and potentially all five

The Independent UK

Joe Root hopes England can grasp ‘great opportunity’ to win Ashes in Australia

England last won an Ashes series Down Under in 2010-11.

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