England opt to bat first against Australia in Ashes opener
PERTH :England elected to bat first against Australia in the Ashes series opener on Friday after captain Ben Stokes won the toss under clear blue skies at Perth Stadium.
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Weatherald and Doggett to debut for Australia in Ashes opener
Opening batter Jake Weatherald and pace bowler Brendan Doggett will make their debuts for Australia in the first Ashes clash in Perth on Friday, the first time since January 2019 that two new baggy green caps have been handed out before a single test.
Grateful Green primed for full-throttle Ashes opener
PERTH :Reeling from injuries to captain Pat Cummins and paceman Josh Hazlewood, Australia have received a boost ahead of the first Ashes test in Perth starting Friday, with Cameron Green telling reporters he is ready to bowl free of any restrictions.
Australia selector Bailey defends age profile of Ashes squad after Waugh criticism
MELBOURNE :Australia's selectors chairman George Bailey defended sticking with the test side's veteran core for the Ashes on Wednesday following criticism from former captain Steve Waugh about the team's ageing profile.
Konstas dropped, uncapped Weatherald included in Australia's Ashes squad
MELBOURNE :Young opener Sam Konstas has been dropped from Australia's squad for the Ashes, opening the door for uncapped Jake Weatherald to make a test debut in the five-match series against England.
'Still got it': Labuschagne buoyed by form ahead of Ashes
MELBOURNE :Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne said a return to basics has fuelled his red-hot form in the buildup to the Ashes after losing confidence during a failed pursuit of perfection.
Australia confident Cummins will play 'major part' in Ashes despite injury concern
Australia are confident that captain Pat Cummins will play a significant part in the Ashes series, head selector George Bailey said, as questions remain over the paceman's fitness for the opening test in Perth.
Australia may see last of Kohli, Rohit in ODI series
MELBOURNE :Australian cricket fans may have their last chance to see India batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in action when the pair tour in the one-day international series starting in Perth on Sunday.