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Ashes: ‘I’m not a selector but I will say …’ – Australia batter drops selection updates ahead of crucial 3rd Test against England | Cricket News

Australia’s captain Steve Smith, left, and Marnus Labuschagne (AP Photo/Gary Day) Australia face selection decisions ahead of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide as they aim to secure the series against England. Their commanding 2-0 lead came after an eight-wicket victory in Brisbane on Sunday, with more than a week’s break before the next ICC…

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‘Bazball is falling apart!’: Brendon McCullum blasted as England sink in Ashes disaster | Cricket News

England coach Brendon McCullum speaks to his team (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Brendon McCullum’s tenure as England head coach has come under fresh pressure after a poor start to the ongoing Ashes campaign, with his side failing to compete in the first two Tests. England have been outplayed comprehensively, and the much-hyped ‘Bazball’ approach…

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‘None of your business!’: Steve Smith dodges question on fiery Jofra Archer spat after Australia go 2-0 up in Ashes | Cricket News

Jofra Archer of England (R) and Australia captain Steve Smith exchange words during day four of the second Ashes Test. (Getty Images) Australia’s eight-wicket win over England at The Gabba was overshadowed by a cheeky press-room moment, as stand-in captain Steve Smith refused to reveal details of a heated on-field exchange with Jofra Archer. The…

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Ashes: ‘There is nothing against Nathan Lyon’ – Steve Smith on controversy over spinner’s exclusion | Cricket News

Nathan Lyon ranks seventh on the all-time list of Test wicket-takers with 562 scalps, making him Australia’s second-most successful spinner after Shane Warne (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith sought to calm the controversy surrounding Nathan Lyon’s exclusion for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, stressing that the decision was made to…

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‘Horror show’: Geoffrey Boycott hits out at Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum after Ashes collapse | Cricket News

England team after losing the second Test in Brisbane (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England cricket is under intense scrutiny following a 0-2 deficit in the 2025-26 Ashes series against Australia, with captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum’s ‘Bazball’ approach coming under fire. England lost both matches convincingly, with the first Test finishing in just…

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‘McCullum, you are off our coaching’: Cricket board drops bombshell; sends message to England coach after Ashes defeat | Cricket News

Brendon McCullum. (Getty Images) Australia won the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane by eight wickets on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. They chased the target of 65 in 10 overs, with captain Steve Smith hitting a six off Gus Atkinson over square leg to seal the result.England were outplayed…

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‘Will have a beer tonight’: England coach blames ‘too much training’ for Ashes defeat | Cricket News

England coach Brendon McCullum during an England nets session at Perth Stadium on November 19, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) England head coach Brendon McCullum said his team “trained too much” in the build-up to their heavy defeat in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday. England’s preparation for the series has been…

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WTC 2025-27: Australia top World Test Championship standings after 2-0 Ashes lead; where are India? | Cricket News

Team India coach Gautam Gambhir and Australia and England skippers Australia have secured a 2-0 lead in the 2025/26 Ashes series by defeating England with an eight-wicket victory in the Brisbane day-night Test on Sunday.Joe Root achieved his first Test century in Australia, helping England reach 334 in their first innings. Zak Crawley contributed 76…

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Ashes: Drama at The Gabba! Steve Smith opens up on heated exchange with Jofra Archer – ‘It was good fun’ | Cricket News

Steve Smith of Australia with Jofra Archer of England (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Australia captain Steve Smith has downplayed his fiery on-field confrontation with England fast bowler Jofra Archer during the closing stages of Australia’s eight-wicket win in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. The incident, which unfolded late on Sunday, added a flash…

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‘Australia isn’t place for weak men’: ‘Disappointed’ Ben Stokes admits England failed in pressure; refuses to concede Ashes | Cricket News

England’s captain Ben Stokes throws bat after loosing his wicket during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. (AP/PTI) England captain Ben Stokes said his team had not handled pressure in key passages after the defeat to Australia in the second Test at the Gabba on Sunday, but he added…

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