Ashes 1st Test: England win toss, opt to bat first; Weatherald, Doggett debut for Australia

Nov 21, 2025

This match kickstarts the Ashes mission for a 'Bazball '-charged English unit led by Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum. Having not won an Ashes...

Ashes: Cameron Green completes 1,000 runs in Test cricket

Jun 18, 2023

Green accomplished this landmark during his side's first Ashes Test against England at Birmingham.

Ashes, 1st Test: James Anderson ruled out due to calf strain

Dec 07, 2021

Brisbane [Australia], December 7 : England pacer James Anderson has been ruled out of the upcoming first Ashes Test.

Steve Smith, Alex Carey take first look at Perth pitch ahead of Ashes opener

Nov 17, 2025

Australia's Test players have inspected the Optus Stadium pitch for the first time ahead of the first Ashes Test against England, scheduled to begin...

Ashes: Stokes' recovery looks promising, he's been brilliant, says Root

Nov 11, 2021

Queensland [Australia], November 11 : England Test skipper Joe Root on Thursday said he is hopeful of Ben Stokes' availability for the first Ashes...

James Anderson completes 1,100 wickets in first-class cricket

Jun 18, 2023

The 40-year-old ageless wonder from England accomplished this during England's first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston, Birmingham.