3 d. ago Archer copped a brutal Ashes ‘champing’. It was sledging in the right spirit

The heated exchange between Steve Smith and Jofra Archer was refreshing because the pair were having a dig without crossing the line. It was also flawless comedy.

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4 d. ago What Jofra Archer said to Steve Smith that prompted cutting one

Jofra Archer saved his quickest spell of the series when it mattered least in Australia’s meagre run chase of 65 but escalated his rivalry with Steve Smith.

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4 d. ago Late drama at the Gabba as Australia overcome wobble to win second Ashes Test

A stoic Stokes-Jacks partnership helped England off the ropes on day four, until a Steve Smith screamer broke the resistance.

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4 d. ago The Ashes 2025 second Test day four LIVE coverage: Australia overcome wobble to close in on win

A stoic Stokes-Jacks partnership helped England off the ropes on day four of the day-night Ashes Test in Brisbane, until a Steve Smith screamer broke the resistance.

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4 d. ago The Ashes 2025 second Test day four LIVE coverage: Late drama as Australia win second Test

A stoic Stokes-Jacks partnership helped England off the ropes on day four of the day-night Ashes Test in Brisbane, until a Steve Smith screamer broke the resistance.

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5 d. ago The Ashes second Test day 2 recap: The whipping boy who became England’s unlikeliest of game

As far as plot twists go, they do not come more bizarre than Brydon Carse hoodwinking Cameron Green and Steve Smith.

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6 d. ago The Ashes 2025 second Test day two LIVE updates: Steve Smith takes on Jofra Archer as England successfully lobby for ball change under lights

The second Test continues under lights at the Gabba with Australia chasing an ominous 2-0 Ashes series lead. Follow our live coverage.

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6 d. ago The Ashes 2025 second Test day two LIVE updates: Steve Smith, Cameron Green steady ship as Australia chase first

The second Test continues under lights at the Gabba with Australia chasing an ominous 2-0 Ashes series lead. Follow our live coverage.

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7 d. ago Lyon ‘absolutely filthy’ on stunning call to drop him from Gabba Test

Nathan Lyon’s fate was sealed after a final pitch inspection less than 90 minutes before the toss when Steve Smith and selectors bit the bullet to leave him out.

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7 d. ago Inside the selection stunner that cost Lyon his spot, and why Cummins was left out

Nathan Lyon’s fate was sealed after a final pitch inspection less than 90 minutes before the toss when stand-in captain Steve Smith and selectors bit the bullet to leave him out.

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8 d. ago Khawaja avoids punishment for criticism of Perth pitch as Smith backs veteran opener

Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith has weighed in on Usman Khawaja’s criticism of the Perth pitch and whether the veteran opener has played his last Test.

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1 week ago Cummins not named in Australia’s squad for second Test in Brisbane

Pat Cummins will travel to Brisbane with the Test team but Steve Smith is listed as the squad’s skipper for next week’s pink ball game at the Gabba.

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1 week ago Cummins likely to return in Adelaide after missing squad for second Test

The Australian captain will travel to Brisbane with the Test team, but Steve Smith is listed as the squad’s skipper for next week’s pink ball game at the Gabba.

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2 w. ago The Ashes 2025, first Test, day one as it happened: Stokes triggers stunning collapse as Australian batters capitulate

Nineteen wickets fell on a day of superb fast bowling, and some extremely questionable batting, on the first day of the Ashes in Perth.

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2 w. ago The Ashes 1st Test 2025 LIVE updates: English pace assault triggers dramatic day one collapse from Australia

Wickets are falling at a rapid rate as superb fast bowling, and some questionable batting, sets the first Ashes Test in Perth alight. Follow all the action.

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2 w. ago The Ashes 1st Test 2025 LIVE updates: Smith, Labuschagne, Khawaja all fall to English pace assault in dramatic day one collapse

Wickets are falling at a rapid rate as superb fast bowling, and some questionable batting, sets the first Ashes Test in Perth alight. Follow all the action.

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2 w. ago The Ashes 1st Test 2025 LIVE updates: Smith, Labuschagne fall to English pace assault as Australia and England collapse

After all the jabs and jibes the 2025-26 Ashes series is finally here, with the Perth Test set to get under way with first ball at 1.20pm AEDT. Follow all the action.

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2 w. ago The Ashes 1st Test 2025 LIVE updates: Weatherald falls for second

After all the jabs and jibes the 2025-26 Ashes series is finally here, with the Perth Test set to get under way with first ball at 1.20pm AEDT. Follow all the action.

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2 w. ago The Ashes 1st Test 2025 LIVE updates: Starc’s five wickets and Doggett’s first demolish England on day one

After all the jabs and jibes the 2025-26 Ashes series is finally here, with the Perth Test set to get under way with first ball at 1.20pm AEDT. Follow all the action.

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2 w. ago The Ashes 1st Test 2025 LIVE updates: Another Starc masterclass puts Australia on top in crucial first session

After all the jabs and jibes the 2025-26 Ashes series is finally here, with the Perth Test set to get under way with first ball at 1.20pm AEDT. Follow all the action.

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