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Weatherald gets nets help from Australia great

Jake Weatherald's chances of a Test debut in Perth were given a boost by some guest help from Australian champion Mike Hussey in the nets.

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Why Australia will win v why England can win: two Guardian cricket writers make their Ashes cases

No 1-ranked Australia are favourites on home soil but through a forest of caveats for England, there is still a path to the urn

The Guardian - AU

Ashes 2025-26: player-by-player guide to England and Australia squads

Visitors have their strongest Ashes squad in years but face an Australian team brimming with experience

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Starc battle shows Vics opener ready for Test arena

Former Test opener Chris Rogers says Victorian Campbell Kellaway should be the man to eventually replace Usman Khawaja, after his duel with Mitchell Starc.

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Australia’s ‘old blokes’ rally together for the Ashes chasing one last demolition of England

Australia’s Ashes squad contains only one player – Cameron Green – younger than 30 years old but that does not mean this battle-hardened Test team are over the hill just yet

The Independent UK

Ian Botham fires new salvo at England’s lack of Ashes preparations

Ian Botham has launched a fresh broadside at the decision by England to arrange just a single intra-squad match before the start of the Ashes

The Guardian - AU

Usman Khawaja calls for end of England fan’s ban after ugly clash with Australia team

Usman Khawaja and David Warner confronted MCC members after receiving a barrage of abuse in the Long Room at Lord’s during the 2023 Ashes

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England fan’s life ban for ugly Lord’s clash with Australian team may be overturned

An English cricket fan’s life ban following an incident involving Australia players during the Ashes Test at Lord’s in 2023 may be overturned, despite the initial hefty sanction

The Guardian - AU

Tassie Test aspirant's 'pinch yourself' moment

Jake Weatherald feared playing for Australia was out of reach when dropped by South Australia, but a move to Tasmania has him on the verge of a Test debut.

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Cummins, Lyon defend selectors on tough transition call

Australia captain Pat Cummins insists the Test team's succession planning remains on track, despite Steve Waugh's concerns over selectors' management of it.

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Squad ratings: how much each Australia player can influence the Ashes series

With captain Pat Cummins injured, it’s up to five-star stand-in Steve Smith, among others, to lead from the front when the series begins in Perth

The Guardian - AU

Australia keep options open with Ashes squad selection containing few surprises

The lineup for the Perth Test appears to be locked in after a question at the top of the order was answered and the dominoes tumbled further down

The Guardian - AU

Jake Weatherald in contention for Test debut after being named in Australia’s Ashes squad

Opener Jake Weatherald has secured a place in the Australian squad and is the leading contender to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the order for the first Ashes Test

The Guardian - AU

Waugh takes shot at selectors over Test team transition

George Bailey has insisted the transition of Australia's Test team remains on track, despite Steve Waugh taking a swipe at him over the handling of the issue..

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Veteran Khawaja finds form for Queensland as Ashes loom

As the first Ashes Test looms, opener Usman Khawaja has hit 87 for Queensland against NSW in a Sheffield Shield match destined for draw.

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Ashes bolter Marsh still coy on Test recall

Mitch Marsh insists he has not considered his Test chances despite coach Andrew McDonald talking up the prospect of a shock Ashes recall.

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Khawaja wants Renshaw recall, Marnus at No.3 for Ashes

Usman Khawaja insists Matthew Renshaw is ready to fire as an opener in the Ashes and says Australia is best served when Marnus Labuschagne bats No.3.

The Guardian - AU

Crunch time nears for Australia as selectors try to fit Ashes batting puzzle pieces together

Plot twists have thrown up more uncertainty over which six batters will be included in the hosts’ squad just under a month out from the first Test

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White-ball stint worth it for Renshaw in Ashes race

Matt Renshaw's maiden ODI series came at the expense of pushing his case for Ashes selection in the Sheffield Shield. He believes it was worth it.

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Marsh's 'six beers deep' plan, not playing Ashes opener

Michael Vaughan wants Mitch Marsh opening the batting for Australia in the Ashes but it would require a serious leap of faith from Test selectors.

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Labuschagne makes emphatic Test case with another ton

Marnus Labuschagne has hit his second straight Sheffield Shield century for Queensland to all but ensure he will be in Australia's Test team to start the Ashes.

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Timely Ashes boost for Neser, Swepson stars for Bulls

Michael Neser has done his hopes of playing an Ashes Test this summer some good, taking four wickets for Queensland to bowl South Australia out for 228.

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Australia's Gen Z cricketers sticking together

Incumbent Australia Test opener Sam Konstas will face up to his under-19 World Cup teammates in an intriguing Sheffield Shield clash between Victoria and NSW.

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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.

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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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