News · 20 November 2025

Injuries give England chance in Ashes series

The 2025-26 Ashes series begins November 21 in Perth with Australia missing key players Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood through injury, marking the first non-Gabba opener since 1982. England, led by captain Ben Stokes and featuring batsman Harry Brook, aim to reclaim the urn they last held in 2015, despite being winless in their last 15 Tests in Australia.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 November 2025 at 13:11

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