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...

"Pretty cool experience": Weatherald on meeting Smith, Cummins

Nov 17, 2025

Jake Weatherald enjoyed his first training hit in Aussie colours ahead of the first Ashes Test against England, scheduled to begin on Friday at...

Ricky Ponting selects his Australia XI for Ashes opener in Perth

Nov 19, 2025

Former Aussie captain Ricky Ponting has revealed his preferred Australian line-up for the first Ashes Test against England, scheduled to be played in Perth...

McCullum speaks on handling "external pressure" during away Ashes, dislike for term 'Bazball'

Sep 09, 2025

England will be aiming to secure their first Ashes series win in Australia since their 2011 edition win when the first Test kicks off...

"Definitely not all five Tests": England pacer Wood not playing Ashes series in entirety

Nov 21, 2025

Ahead of the start of the first Ashes Test at Perth's Optus Stadium, Wood, 35, delivered news that could sadden the English fans. Wood...

Ashes: We would desperately like to play the fifth Test in Perth, says Nick Hockley

Oct 11, 2021

Perth [Australia], October 11 : Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive Nick Hockley has said the board is "desperately" trying to stage the fifth Ashes...