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Josh Hazlewood is looking increasingly unlikely to make an Ashes return.

CricketHazlewood setback puts pace attack reunion in limbo

An achilles complaint has halted the progress of Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood, who will not recommence running and bowling until next week.

Joel Gould

Jhye Richardson has sent a timely reminder of his quality to Australia’s selectors.

CricketCommentsPremiumWA quick continues comeback with Australia A four-fa

As Australia take on England in the second Test of The Ashes at the Gabba, WA’s Jhye Richardson has sent a timely reminder of his quality to the selectors.

Josh Kempton

The English media have not missed their chance to bite back at The West Australian after Joe Root’s first Australian century.

CRICKETCommentsEngland can’t get enough of The West’s Root front page

England can’t get enough of The West Australian’s coverage of the Ashes, with the front page of Friday’s newspaper making waves across the globe with a nod to Joe Root’s first ton Down Under.

Josh Kempton

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Jofra Archer of England celebrates dismissing Jake Weatherald of Australia during day two of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 05, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

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FOLLOW LIVE: Archer strikes after tea as Weatherald falls

England have an early breakthrough after tea as they look to bounce back from a ‘disastrous’ start with the ball. Stay across the latest from the day-night Test at the Gabba here.

Jake Santa Maria

The Aussies have been accused of intentionally trying to slow the over rate at the end of Day 1 of the Gabba Test.

THE ASHESVideoAustralians accused of ‘unacceptable’ act at the Gabba

‘It’s beyond a joke, an absolute joke.’

Cameron Noakes

Joe Root played superbly to notch his first hundred in Australia.

CricketCommentsPremiumHits and Misses: Root finally notches Australian ton

Joe Root finally notched his first hundred on Australian shores to inspire England to a strong start in the second Test of The Ashes. Check out our hits and misses here!

Josh Kempton

Mark Wood is confident he will return from his knee injury before The Ashes end.

CricketCommentsEngland speedster confident of return before end of Ashes

Mark Wood was only able to get through 11 overs in the first Test of The Ashes before succumbing to injury but the England speedster is confident he will return to play a role at the back end of the series.

Josh Kempton

Jhye Richardson continues his comeback summer.

CricketComments‘Feeling really good’: Jhye ramping up workload

WA speedster Jhye Richardson has declared he's ‘ready to go’ ahead of his bid for a Test return as he prepares to take on the England Lions in Brisbane.

Jake Santa Maria

England players observing a moment’s silence for Robin Smith.

CricketVideoCommentsPremiumAshes foes pause to pay tribute to Smith

England and Australian players put aside their rivalry to pay an emotional tribute to late batting great Robin Smith, just moments before the opening over of the second Test at the Gabba.

Glen Quartermain

Australia have made the huge call to leave out Nathan Lyon.

CricketVideoComments‘Shocked’: How cricket world reacted to Lyon bombshell

He’s Australia’s greatest-ever off-spinner, but Nathan Lyon couldn’t hold his spot amid a bold selection call in Brisbane. Here’s how the decision was received.

Josh Kempton

Pat Cummins warmed up on Thursday, but isn’t in the line-up.

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Aussies make Lyon call as Cummins stays sidelined

Australia have made a huge selection gamble as their team for the second Ashes Test was finally revealed.

Jake Santa Maria

Joe Root is on the money about pink ball Tests.

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JOHNSON: Ashes don't need extra spice to thrive

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The English star should watch what he says when talking about Ashes tradition, but there is one thing he and I are in furious agreement over.

Mitchell Johnson

Australia were short of answers late on day one.

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RECAP: Day one belongs to England as Aussies struggle late

The second greatest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket Joe Root finally has his first hundred in Australia! Stay across the latest from the day-night Test at the Gabba here.

Chris Robinson

Mitch Marsh walks off after he was dismissed by Mitch Perry.

CricketCommentsPremiumMarsh misses chance to push Test case

Mitch Marsh’s unlikely bid for a Test recall took a blow on Thursday after he fell early in Western Australia's shield clash against Victoria.

Jake Santa Maria

Rob Goliah has ticked off some of the world's biggest landmarks.

The AshesPremiumFan’s 25,000km Boxing Day Test mission

An Englishman has battled deserts, monsoons and rugged roads on a charity ride which started in the UK and is set to finish in Melbourne on Boxing Day.

Tyler Lewis

Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon must both play in Brisbane if fit, argues Justin Langer.

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Cummins, Lyon, both, or neither? JL’s say on Gabba line-up

In his exclusive column for The West Australian, Justin Langer weighs in on Australia’s crucial team selection calls as the much-anticipated pink ball Test gets set to roar into action.

Justin Langer

Josh Inglis is on the cusp of returning to Australia’s Test side.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumThis WA gun could have played against us in the Ashes

Josh Inglis was on a path — growing up in Leeds as a teenager — that could have had him playing for England in these Ashes. Now he is poised to play for Australia in Brisbane from Thursday.

Jackson Barrett

Mitchell Starc is about to pass a record held by Pakistan legend Wasim Akram.

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Mitch Starc is doing what no fast bowler has ever managed

Most of the great fast bowlers Mitchell Starc is now compared to were retiring at the age he is now. But the Aussie left-armer continues to get better and better. Here’s how he does it.

Jackson Barrett

Australia are yet to unveil their line-up for the second Test of The Ashes.

CricketCommentsPremiumPonting thinks captain will make shock return in second Test

Pat Cummins is not in Australia’s squad for the second Test of The Ashes — but Channel Seven’s Ricky Ponting believes the captain will make a shock return for the day-night game at the Gabba.

Josh Kempton

England's Will Jacks (right) is set to test Australia with his offspin and provide late-order runs. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketCommentsJacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes insists the all-round talents of Will Jacks will suit the Gabba as he rejects suggestions his bowlers are already fatigued.

Joel Gould and Jasper Bruce

Pat Cummins’ eleventh hour bid to play the second Test means England’s worst nightmare is about to become reality.

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Cummins call could make or break second Ashes Test

Pat Cummins’ eleventh hour bid to play the second Test means England’s worst nightmare is about to become reality and here is the stat to prove it.

Jackson Barrett

Steve Smith has disagreed with Usman Khawaja’s blunt assessment of the Optus Stadium pitch.

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Smith disagrees with Khawaja’s blunt call on Perth pitch

Dumped Australian opener Usman Khawaja has avoided formal punishment for his criticism of the Optus Stadium pitch, as captain Steve Smith provided a different assessment.

Josh Kempton

Josh Inglis is set to play at the Gabba, while Pat Cummins is in contention, according to Steve Smith.

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Cummins in contention for shock return, Inglis set to play

Josh Inglis is locked in for a return to the Australian Test side, while Aussie skipper Pat Cummins is in contention for a stunning recall in Brisbane. Get the latest Ashes team news here!

Chris Robinson

English cricket team captain Ben Stokes enjoys a coffee with team mates on the eve of the Ashes test match outside the State Buildings in St Georges Tce Perth

CRICKET VideoCommentsPremiumPoms won’t let media ruin their jolly summer Down Under

England captain Ben Stokes is adamant he won’t let media scrutiny in Australia ruin his summer of fun Down Under. 

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