Brendan Doggett

Cricket Australia has surprisingly dropped star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell from their 2026-27 contracted players list, prioritizing Test specialists for a demanding schedule. Youngster Sam Konstas and paceman Jhye Richardson also missed out, with veteran Jake Weatherald earning a contract. This move signals a strong focus on the longest format of the game.

Australia is poised to make history by fielding two Indigenous cricketers, Brendan Doggett and Scott Boland, in the same Test team for the first time against England. Doggett, a fast bowler, will debut due to injuries to key players. Batter Jake Weatherald also earns his first Test cap, opening the innings.

Australia fast bowler Michael Neser is set to miss the upcoming tour of Pakistan next month after suffering a side strain and will be replaced by uncapped pacer Mark Steketee, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday.

The Ashes rivalry reignites in Perth on November 21, 2025. Australia faces England in the first Test. Steve Smith captains Australia in Pat Cummins' absence. England welcomes back Mark Wood and Jofra Archer. Fans in India can watch the action live on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar. Both teams aim for an early series advantage.

Australia have announced a full-strength squad, including the return of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Cameron Green, for the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's. The Aussies aim to defend their title, won against India in 2023.

Australia has named an unchanged squad for the second Ashes Test, opting against rushing back premier fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. Cummins will target a return in Adelaide, while Hazlewood's recovery timeline remains conservative. Usman Khawaja's fitness is also being assessed ahead of the Gabba clash.

Australia has named uncapped opener Jake Weatherald in their Ashes squad, with Steve Smith to captain in Pat Cummins' absence. Brendan Doggett and Sean Abbott are also included as backup fast bowlers. Cameron Green's bowling fitness is a key consideration for team selection.

Australia will debut Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett in the opening Ashes Test in Perth. Stand-in skipper Steve Smith confirmed the selections, with Weatherald opening and Doggett replacing the injured Josh Hazlewood. The team also sees Marnus Labuschagne return to number three, pushing Cameron Green to six.

Get ready for the Ashes! Australia's bringing in fresh faces for the Perth opener: Jake Weatherald will be opening the batting, and Brendan Doggett is set to debut, stepping in for the injured Josh Hazlewood. Steve Smith, leading the team, also confirmed Marnus Labuschagne is back at number three, shifting Cameron Green down to six.

Australia will be without captain Pat Cummins and injured spinner Nathan Lyon for the Boxing Day Test against England. Cummins is being rested as part of a workload management plan, while Lyon requires surgery on a torn hamstring. Todd Murphy and Jhye Richardson have been added to the squad, with Steve Smith set to resume captaincy.

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood is out of the second Test against India due to a side strain. Uncapped bowlers Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett join the squad for the Adelaide Test starting December 6. Scott Boland may return to the Test XI. Hazlewood took 4 for 29 in the first innings of the opening test of the series in Perth .

Australia is delaying their final XI for the Boxing Day Test, eyeing the 'quite furry' MCG pitch. A pace-heavy attack is confirmed, but the exact quicks will be decided after a final inspection. Stand-in captain Steve Smith is back, and the batting order sees Usman Khawaja move to number five.

Australia's injured captain Pat Cummins is optimistic about featuring in the second Ashes Test against England in Brisbane. The pace spearhead, sidelined for four months with a back injury, has been bowling in the nets and feels he has a "half a chance" for the December 4th fixture. His potential return would be a significant boost for the team.

Mohammed Siraj produced career-best figures of 8 for 59 as India A dismissed Australia A for 243 despite a fine hundred from Usman Khawaja.

Openers Ravikumar Samarth and Abhimanyu Easwaran put on a century stand after spinner Kuldeep Yadav's fifer to keep India A in the hunt on day two of the second unofficial Test against Australia A at KSCA Stadium at Alur on Sunday.

Australia hold a commanding 3-0 lead as they face England in the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG, commencing December 26, 2025. Indian fans can tune in to the high-octane clash, with live coverage on Star Sports Network and streaming on JioHotstar. The article also lists the playing squads for both teams.

Josh Hazlewood will miss the first Ashes Test due to a hamstring injury. Michael Neser has been added to the squad. Sean Abbott also suffered a hamstring injury. The first Test begins on November 21. The Australian squad includes Steve Smith as captain. England will be led by Ben Stokes.

India A experienced a tough start in their tour against Australia A as they were reduced to 86 for 8. Jordan Buckingham and Brendan Doggett dominated with the ball, removing key players including Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ishan Kishan. Doggett claimed a five-wicket haul to lead the bowling charts.

Ben Stokes starred with a sensational five-wicket haul on a dramatic Ashes opening day in Perth, where a staggering 19 wickets tumbled. England, bowled out for 172 despite fifties from Brook and Pope, fought back with the ball. Australia faltered to 123 for 9, trailing by 49 at stumps, with Stokes leading the English charge.

Australian captain Steve Smith experienced a wrist scare during net practice but seems to have avoided serious injury, returning to shadow bat ahead of the first Ashes Test. With regular skipper Pat Cummins out, Smith's form is crucial. Australia faces England at Perth, a venue where they previously struggled against India.