The cricket world is buzzing with anticipation as Australia hosts England in the highly anticipated five-match Ashes series starting on November 21. This series will significantly impact the ICC World Test Championship standings, making it a crucial milestone in the ongoing cycle.
Former Australian captain and legendary batter Ricky Ponting has revealed the tough selection calls Australia must make for the upcoming Ashes series and what England needs to do well to ensure they are competitive.
Australia's premier Test batter Steve Smith expressed pride in his batting partner Marnus Labuschagne's exploits in domestic cricket, terming his numbers for Queensland as a "big statement" and lauding him for "backing his words" with the right performances.
Steve Smith has said that it would be a seamless transition if he is required to lead Australia in the opening Test of the Ashes series in place of Pat Cummins
Australian pacer Scott Boland believes he has gained the skills and confidence to tackle England's aggressive Bazball approach in the upcoming Ashes series. The 36-year-old gave very little attention to the criticism from English greats Mike Atherton and Stuart Broad, as per Fox Cricket.
As the first ball of Ashes at home at Perth awaits Australia, they face a serious trouble with their skipper Pat Cummins likely to miss the first Test due to back stress issues. Since the tour to the Windies, the Australian skipper has not bowled in nets, putting himself in serious doubt. Al
Australia' star batter Steve Smith had his first net session since late August, hitting against bowlers, and declared he's "ready" for the Ashes after a refreshing break in New York.
Australia's pace bowling mainstay Josh Hazlewood declared his plans to attack England's 'Bazball' with Mitchell Starc, just like they did in the rain-curtailed ODI series opener against India on Perth's green top.
Labuschagne, who was dropped from the ODI series against India initially, was added back in the squad after injury to all-rounder Cameron Green. After months of failures in Tests, where his final century came in 2023, which also included a poor outing as an opener during the ICC World Test C