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Usman Khawaja was barred from opening at Perth due to an ICC rule requiring players off the field for over eight minutes to serve equal penalty time. Jake Weatherald debuted in his place—and lasted two balls.
Josh Hazlewood revealed his formula for playing all three cricket formats: strategic game selection, short refreshment breaks, and meticulous planning. The 34-year-old Australian pacer says it's possible with Cricket Australia's flexible policy.
Australia confirmed Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett will make their Test debuts in the Ashes opener at Perth. The two 31-year-olds earn maiden caps with Marnus Labuschagne recalled at number three.
Shai Hope became the first cricketer to score international centuries against all 12 Test-playing nations. His unbeaten 109 vs New Zealand in Napier achieved the historic feat across all formats.
Ben Stokes urged England not to be afraid of Australia ahead of the first Ashes Test in Perth. The tourists named a 12-man squad featuring four express pacers, with Mark Wood fit after injury scare.
Former captain Greg Chappell believes Australia's plan to open with Marnus Labuschagne is extremely risky. He advocates for Mitchell Marsh instead for the Perth Test against England.
Kane Williamson will miss New Zealand's ODI series vs West Indies (November 16-22) to prepare for World Test Championship series starting December 2. Decision follows November 1 T20I retirement. Will play Plunket Shield from November 26 for red-ball readiness.
Dewald Brevis ruled out of South Africa's ODI series vs Pakistan after sustaining low-grade shoulder muscle strain during 3rd T20I in Lahore. Will undergo rehab for India Test tour starting November 14.
Marnus Labuschagne has scored five centuries in eight innings this domestic season, averaging 84.87 across formats. The 31-year-old's career-best form forces his way back into Australia's Ashes squad after being dropped in July.
Kane Williamson announces retirement from T20 internationals at 35, choosing to prioritize Test cricket and family balance. He retires as New Zealand's second-highest T20I run-scorer with 2,575 runs across 93 matches.
Australian teenager Ben Austin has died after being struck on the neck during net practice in Melbourne, sparking renewed debate over cricket safety and neck guard use.
David Warner has boldly predicted Steve Smith will score five centuries in the 2025-26 Ashes, calling him Australia's greatest batter since Don Bradman after his Sheffield Shield ton.
England captain Harry Brook expressed disappointment after England were bowled out for 175 and lost the ODI series to New Zealand 2-0, citing poor batting as the main issue.
Kane Williamson, sidelined due to minor medical issues, returns for New Zealand in the upcoming ODI series against England starting October 26 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
Virat Kohli scores his first ODI duck in Australia in the series opener against Australia. Rohit Sharma also fails to impress as India struggles in Perth's tough conditions.
