Australian batter Travis Head has admitted he misses the feeling of walking out to bat alone as an opener in Test cricket -- a comment that hints he may once again partner Jake Weatherald at the top of the order in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, potentially leaving Usman Khawaja out, as p
Australia's skipper Pat Cummins is poised to make his comeback in the third Ashes Test against England, having been included in the 15-player squad for the Adelaide match o Wednesday.
England's express pacer Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes series ahead of the second Test match at Adelaide, as per the ICC website.
Ben Stokes acknowledged that England had struggled to cope with the pressure from Australia after losing the second Ashes Test by eight wickets and falling 2-0 behind in the five-match series, as per ESPNcricinfo.
England head coach Brendon McCullum has said his side "overprepared" for the second Ashes Test, which they lost against Australia by eight wickets at the Gabba.
Steve Smith cheekily dodged a question about his on-field heated verbal exchange with England pacer Jofra Archer on Day 4 of the second Australia vs England Ashes Test at The Gabba in Brisbane.
Australia captain Steve Smith and England fast bowler Jofra Archer got into a tense confrontation during the closing moments of the second Ashes Test on Sunday. Smith sledged Archer saying, "Bowl fast when there's nothing going on champion."
Australia cemented their dominance in the second Ashes Test at The Gabba on day three, first extending their substantial first-innings lead before their bowlers struck crucial blows under the floodlights to leave England reeling at 134/6, still trailing by 43 runs, in their second innings.
Veteran Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc joined the elite list of players who scored 50 or more runs and picked up a five-wicket haul in a day-night Test match. The ace player achieved this milestone on Day 3 of the second Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Gabba on Saturday
England star batter Joe Root emphasised the need to "get things right" and take Australia's remaining four wickets early on Day 3 of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Former Australian Test captain Mark Taylor said Australia should play Pat Cummins if he is ready to go, according to WWOS. The second Australia vs England Test of the Ashes in Brisbane is set to commence on December 4.
Steven Smith could follow former West Indies batter Shivnarine Chanderpaul's style of sporting 'eye black' strips on his cheeks during the second Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, as per ESPNcricinfo.