× Language:

When smith

Ashes 2025-26

Image Source: Google

Advertisement

Ashes: England Eye Historic Gabba Breakthrough as Australia Look to Extend Lead

By AFP News December 02, 2025 • 08:54 AM View: 592

England head into Thursday's day-night second Ashes Test against pink-ball masters Australia needing a rare victory at Brisbane's Gabba to get back into the five-match series.

Travis Head's whirlwind century carried Australia to an eight-wicket victory inside two days in Perth as they went 1-0 up.ba

TAGS Ashes 2025-26 Pink-ball Cricket Usman Khawaja Travis Head Mark Wood Ben Stokes Steve Smith England Vs Australia

Advertisement

Related Cricket News on When smith

Ashes: Khawaja Faces CA Notice After Dubbing Perth Pitch ‘piece Of...’

Usman Khawaja Foundation: Usman Khawaja is expected to receive a formal notice from Cricket Australia after bluntly labelling the Perth Stadium surface for the first Ashes Test a “piece of ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Khawaja Criticises Perth Pitch Despite ICC’s ‘very Good’ Rating For Ashes Opener

Usman Khawaja Foundation: Australia opener Usman Khawaja, who has retained his place for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, came down heavily on the series opener pitch in Perth ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Tough To Put A Timeline On It: Hazlewood Eyeing Comeback In 'back End' Of Ashes

Josh Hazlewood: Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood says he’s aiming to be available for the ‘back end’ of the Ashes as he is still recovering from his hamstring injury. ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Cummins Comeback Delayed As Australia Keep Unchanged Squad For Day-night Ashes Test

Skipper Pat Cummins: Skipper Pat Cummins will miss a second consecutive match as Australia named an unchanged 14-man squad for the day-night Ashes Test at the Gabba that commences on ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
2026 WPL Auction: Anya’s Intel Has Been Invaluable, She’s Been Brilliant So Far, Says Malolan

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Malolan Rangarajan said newly appointed assistant coach Anya Shrubsole’s intel has been invaluable in their 2026 WPL mega auction strategy, adding that ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
2026 WPL Auction: RCB Snap Bell And Smith, Lee Picked By DC, UP Include Gaud And Sobhana

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) added England fast bowler Lauren Bell and left-arm spinner Linsey Smith to their roster at the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Botham Calls England’s Outing In Ashes Opener ‘horrendous'

England legend Ian Botham criticised Bazball, suggesting that Ben Stokes and his team should consider returning home if they refuse to adapt after their embarrassing defeat in Perth. ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Ashes: CA CEO Denies Link Between Khawaja’s Golf Session And Back Spasms

CA CEO: Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive Todd Greenberg has dismissed any co-relation between Usman Khawaja’s decision to play golf ahead of the ongoing first Ashes Test and the back ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Carse Lauds ‘phenomenal’ Stokes After 19-wicket Ashes Opener

Brydon Carse: Brydon Carse hailed Ben Stokes’ inspirational leadership after England mounted a stunning fightback with the ball on a dramatic opening day of the first Test of the 2025-26 ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Ashes: 19 Wickets Tumble On Opening Day As Australia Trail By 49 Runs

With Usman Khawaja: Nineteen wickets fell on a chaotic opening day of the first Ashes Test at Perth Stadium, where fast bowlers from both sides wreaked havoc on a bouncy ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Ashes 2025: Ben Stokes Opts to Bat as England Unleash All-Pace Attack in Perth Test

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bat against Australia in the first Ashes Test under blue skies in Perth on Friday. The visitors opted for an ...

By AFP News

2 months ago
Steve Smith Warns Australia Must ‘keep Stokes Quiet’ As Ashes Begins In Perth

Steve Smith: Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith has identified England captain Ben Stokes as the “man to keep quiet” as his side gears up for the opening Test of the ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
‘Anyone Who Believes America’s A City, Doesn’t Bother Me’: Smith’s Brutal Dig At Panesar Ahead Of Ashes Opener

Steve Smith: Australia’s stand-in skipper Steve Smith delivered a harsh dig at Monty Panesar on the former England spinner’s 'sandpaper' row comment ahead of the 2025 Ashes series. ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Mushfiqur Rahim Enters Exclusive Centurion Club In 100th Test

Mushfiqur Rahim: Bangladesh stalwart Mushfiqur Rahim has joined an elite group of cricketers by scoring a century in his 100th Test appearance. ...

By IANS News

2 months ago