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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Alex Carey of Australia during an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Up to the stumps, up the order: Carey’s challenge to selectors

Alex Carey was up to the stumps at the Gabba, and also up the order, batting at No. 6 instead of his usual No.7. He relished the challenge — and is open to going even higher. Should he? Have your say.

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England Cricketers Arrive at Adelaide Airport. Darren has a brief chat with England Coach, Brendon McCullum. 13 December 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

‘A lot of eyeballs’: McCullum admits airport scuffles ‘not ideal’

Brendon McCullum has admitted the Poms’ clash with media at Adelaide airport “wasn’t ideal”, and doubled down saying England had ‘over-prepared’ for Brisbane. Plus, his verdict on Ollie Pope.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Usman Khawaja of Australia comes from the ground during day two of the First 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at Perth Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Aussies’ biggest selection hints yet as Adelaide line-up intrigue swirls

Aussie fans had their biggest hints so far as to if selectors will prefer Usman Khawaja, Josh Inglis or Beau Webster in Adelaide. Have your say, plus the latest on Pat Cummins and a shock pace bolter.

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England Cricketers head to Adelaide, Qantas has a 12.10pm . Pic Annette Dew

‘Get out of my face’: England’s shambolic tour hits new low with airport clash

Tempers have flared within the England team, with a staff member getting into a physical altercation with a cameraman as they left Brisbane for Adelaide. See the video.

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Pat Cummins, Dennis Lillee art

‘Heart of Lillee’: The mantra that put Cummins on path to greatness

Dennis Lillee has opened up on the private conversations that helped guide Pat Cummins through his comeback, revealing the shared mantra that put the captain on the path to greatness.

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Philip Pope, Steve Waugh, and Adelaide Oval's famous plum chicken.

The Test cricket meal an Aussie captain fought to save

It’s the meal an Australian captain spoke out to save. And Adelaide Oval executive chef Philip Pope learned the hard way when he left it off the lunch menu during one of his first Test matches in charge. This is why the plum chicken is so revered.

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England Cricketers Arrive at Adelaide Airport. Captain Ben Stokes (L). 13 December 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

‘Pr*ck’: Ill-tempered English cricket team lash out at reporter

Fresh from a holiday in Noosa, the Poms have lashed out at an Adelaide reporter after he asked an innocent question on their arrival to the airport.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Usman Khawaja of Australia looks on during day one of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 04, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘I can bat anywhere’: Khawaja wants his spot back for Adelaide

Usman Khawaja says he’s prepared to bat in the middle order in Adelaide after declaring himself fit to return to the Aussie side. Plus, he responds to the golf and Perth pitch comments controversies for the first time.

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Sam Konstas for Sydney Thunder and Australian Test team

Ashes ‘hurt’ to batting with Warner: Sam Konstas’ rollercoaster year

Sam Konstas wouldn’t be human if he wasn’t hurt by being snubbed for Australia’s Ashes squad, but his focus has turned to partnering childhood hero David Warner at the top of the Thunder order in the BBL

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Josh Hazlewood has no plans to quit Test cricket after his latest injury setback.

‘As strong as ever’: Hazlewood defiant amid questions on Test future

Josh Hazlewood says he has no plans to retire from Test cricket despite the shattering setback which has cost him the chance to take on England in this summer’s Ashes series.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Usman Khawaja stretches during an Australia nets session at The Gabba on December 02, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Michael Clarke: Why I’ve changed my mind about Usman Khawaja

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke says the perfect time has arrived for Australia to move beyond Usman Khawaja — but expects the veteran to be recalled for the Adelaide Test.

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Ben Stokes is central to England's success: in this Ashes series, and beyond.

Harmison: The ‘paint-peeling’ Stokes spray that had to happen

This Ashes has felt like Ben Stokes v the world. You’d be brave to bet against him, but it’s something former England Test star Steve Harmison doesn’t want to see from the captain.

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England cricket captain Ben Stokes takes a selfie with fans at Noosa on Tuesday. Picture Lachie Millard

Aker’s Pom plea: ‘Forget Noosa, the Lions can save you’

Brisbane Lions premiership winner Jason Akermanis has urged England to cut short its Noosa holiday and meet with his former club in an effort to save their ailing Ashes campaign.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 02: Alex Carey of Australia throws the ball befroe it hit the stumps to run out Jonny Bairstow of England during Day Five of the LV= Insurance Ashes 2nd Test match between England and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 2, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Atherton: England was wrong about Alex Carey

Mike Atherton says Alex Carey’s success has exposed a major issue with England’s talent pathways and reveals his true feelings about the controversial Jonny Bairstow stumping.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Usman Khawaja of Australia bats during day one of the First 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at Perth Stadium on November 21, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Hussey: One innings shouldn’t kill Khawaja’s Test career

If Usman Khawaja was regarded Australia’s best opener before the Ashes started, he should return to the top of the order if fit, according to an Aussie Test great who also called for Travis Head to return to the middle order.

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AnalysisThe Ashes

Allan Border in 1986 and Ben Stokes in 2023.

Allan Border went to the edge and came back. Can Ben Stokes?

Ben Stokes is starting to resemble Allan Border in 1986; a captain pushed to his wit’s end. Border fought back to become one of Australia’s most popular leaders ever. Can Stokes do the same for England?

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England players Mark Wood, Ben Duckett and Harry Brook play it safe with the sun at Noosa on Wednesday. Picture Lachie Millard

Left on read: Poms ghosted AFL premiers for Noosa escape

AFL premiers Brisbane and England had been linked up ahead of the Ashes. But Robert Craddock reveals the Poms snubbed any advice the back-to-back champs could have given them on how to win.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 10: (L-R) Sean Abbott of New South Wales and Mitchell Starc of New South Wales walk from the ground after declaring during day three of the Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and New South Wales at Gladys Elphick Park on November 10, 2020 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

‘Sorry Mitchell’: The NSW skipper who denied Starc a maiden ton

A first class ton continues to elude Mitch Starc, an anomaly that could have been avoided in 2020 if NSW’s then captain Peter Nevill didn’t declare with the pace ace on 86.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Alex Carey of Australia walks from the field during day four of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 07, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Where does Carey rank among Australia’s great glovemen?

Alex Carey’s brilliance behind the stumps in Brisbane has sparked debate about where he sits in the pantheon of Australian Test wicketkeepers. Have your say here.

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Australiaâs Pat Cummins prepares to bowl during a practice session at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 20, 2025, ahead of the first Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Pat’s back: England’s Ashes nightmare set to get worse

A key member of Australia’s extended team will miss the lead-in to the Adelaide Test due to duties at the IPL auction. But, skipper Pat Cummins has been named to return.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 13: Mark Wood of England during the practice match between England and the Lions at Lilac Hill on November 13, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Will this latest Ashes setback mark the end of English quick?

English speedster Mark Wood’s latest injury setback has him ruled out of the Ashes, and as MIKE ATHERTON writes, it could mark the end of an era.

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England cricket captain Ben Stokes hits the beach at Noosa on Tuesday. Picture Lachie Millard

‘5-0?’ Poms retreat to Noosa after Ashes drubbing

England’s struggling Ashes team has retreated to Noosa’s beaches after suffering two Test defeats, with Aussie great Glenn McGrath warning of a potential 5-0 whitewash.

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Good guy Stuart Broad on Ch7.

The unthinkable has happened — we might like Stuart Broad

For so long, Stuart Broad was one of Australia’s greatest cricket nemeses. But in retirement, we’re quickly learning we might have been wrong to dislike him, writes Robert Craddock.

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Nick Kyrgios and Ben Stokes

Bazball is just England’s version of Nick Kyrgios

In many ways, Bazball has just become cricket’s answer to Nick Kyrgios. By not confirming to conventional wisdom, England’s cricketers are hiding behind a shield of their own making.

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McCullum greets his players after the loss in Brisbane.

Atherton: The only way McCullum should really be judged

Pressure is mounting on Brendon McCullum for the first time in his tenure as England coach. Mike Atherton examines the situation and delves into McCullum’s “overprepared” comment.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Usman Khawaja during an Australia nets session at The Gabba on December 02, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Why form, not feelings, will decide if Khawaja’s Test career is over

Sentiment should not come into any decision about Usman Khawaja’s recall to the Test team, Daniel Cherny writes. This is the only question that matters: can he help Australia win the Ashes?

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Mark Wood of England reacts during day two of the First 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at Perth Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Career on the brink: Wood ruled out as horror Ashes tour worsens

England’s hopes of regaining Mark Wood in the Ashes have been dashed after a recurrence of the knee complaint he picked up in Perth. Could it be the end of his career?

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Experts name their teams for Adelaide Test

Boland out? Our experts pick their Adelaide Ashes XIs

Australia leads the Ashes 2-0, yet its selectors find themselves under pressure heading into the third Test in Adelaide. Our experts reveal the changes they think George Bailey should make.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Sam Konstas of the Blues celebrates and acknowledges the crowd after scoring a century during day one of the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Queensland at Sydney Cricket Ground, on December 05, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

On the move: Crucial Konstas ploy to revive Test career

Sam Konstas has found himself on the outside of the Australian Test side this summer – but the young star is exploring the possibility of a crucial, career-changing move.

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Australia's Mitchell Starc appeals successfully for the wicket of England's Joe Root, left, during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

Bazball on the brink as Aussie quicks leave England reeling

England’s unprepared approach to their Australian tour is producing some brutal results for the visitors, leaving the team’s radical strategy hanging by a thread.

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