Test spin star Nathan Lyon insists Australia’s experienced bowling quartet haven’t discussed retirement plans as he also scoffed at claims from Steve Waugh that selectors shy away from making the tough calls required to help the national side’s transition.

Cameron Green is set to bowl 20 overs for Western Australia next week to prove his fitness as the team's allrounder

Marnus Labuschagne is back in Australia's squad to start the Ashes series, with selectors including the veteran batter Wednesday in a 15-man group for the first cricket test against England. Labuschagne missed Australia's three-test series win over the West Indies in the Caribbean in July after a lean run of form but has regained confidence with some impressive innings in first-class cricket.

England will hope to kickstart their Ashes campaign with victory in the First Test against Australia in Perth. Ben Stokes captains the side as they look to win a first series Down Under since

Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon have launched a defence of Australia's selectors, rejecting Steve Waugh's concerns over the looming transition of the Test side. Waugh made headlines on Wednesday when he suggested selectors " (haven't) really had the appetite" to make tough calls with an aging side.

Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has provided an update on his back injury. He is already ruled out of the opening Ashes Test that will be played from November 21 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Steve Smith will lead Australia in his absence.

Marnus Labuschagne has been recalled to Australia’s squad but the announcement has only the deepened mystery of who will open the batting for the hosts in the first Ashes Test.

Cricket Australia (CA) has announced the squad for the first Test against England ahead of the Ashes 2025-26, scheduled to begin in Perth on November 21.

Australia captain Pat Cummins is back bowling multiple overs on a reduced run-up and has targeted returning to the team for the second Ashes test against England, a day-nighter in Brisbane starting on December 4.

England's coaching staff turn to their cricket counterparts for inspiration before their opening autumn Test against Australia at Allianz Stadium.