Home
Search
thewest.com.au
SportChevron Right Icon

The Ashes

Alyssa Healy’s Ashes could be over.

CricketPremiumAshes campaign rocked by captain’s injury

Australia has one hand on the Ashes after a clean sweep of the ODIs but the task has become harder after a shock new injury.

 

Sam Billings and Phoebe Litchfield ahead of a bumper 48 hours of cricket in Sydney. Photo: Phil Hillyard.

CricketTeammate’s telling David Warner comment

After beating his captaincy ban, David Warner has dived into leadership in the Big Bash and urprised some opponents turned teammates.

News Corp Australia

Megan Schutt celebrates after taking the wicket of Lauren Bell.

CricketCommentsBizarre brain fade gifts Australia 4-0 Ashes lead

England have thrown away a golden opportunity to level the women’s Ashes series as a wild finish saw Australia sneak home by 21 runs.

Jake Santa Maria

Not Supplied

Cricket‘Loved the challenge’: Test revelation’s next move

After a breakthrough Test debut, Beau Webster will tick some big boxes to keep his career going after signing a new deal.

News Corp Australia

Mitchell Marsh of Australia celebrates the wicket of Babar Azam.

opinion
opinion
CricketComments
opinion
MITCHELL JOHNSON: Why Optus can become new Test fortress

In a perfect world, I’d still have the first Test of our summer at the Gabba, but at least having it in Perth will ensure the conditions will remain tough for the visitors, writes Mitchell Johnson.

Mitchell Johnson

Mr Slater (pictured) is alleged to have bombarded a woman with hundreds of abusive texts during his alleged tirade. NewsWire / James Gourley

Courts & justicePremiumDV-accused cricketer’s bid for rehab

Lawyers for a former Australian cricket legend charged with a raft of domestic violence-related offences have revealed his rehab plans.

Blake Antrobus

There has been competition from other states to poach a Boxing Day or New Year’s test from Melbourne and Sydney. NewsWire / Diego Fedele

newsKey deals for summer of cricket signed

Sydney’s iconic Pink Test and Jane McGrath Day have a safe home at the SCG until 2030 as new hosting deals are signed.

Blair Jackson

The Australian cricket legend has had a lot of celebrating to do after finishing off a stellar career, and was in high spirits despite a big night.

See the picsCommentsWarn out! Davey taps into hangover essentials after exit bash

The Australian cricketer had a lot to celebrate as his Test career came to an end - and there were two essential items he was spotted with early the next morning.

Eli Green

Ashes - As the players left the field for lunch at Lord's, Usman Khawaja and David Warner were confronted by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members. twitter

CricketCommentsLife ban for ‘disrespectful’ Aussie abuse at Lord’s

Three months after Australian players were jeered and booed by Lord’s members during the Ashes, some big bans have been handed out.

News Corp Australia

Alex Carey was the subject of vile abuse after running out Jonny Bairstow.

Toxic behaviour CommentsPremium‘Nasty’: Carey reveals Ashes trolls targeted wife, kids

Australian Test wicket-keeper Alex Carey has revealed his wife and children were targeted in sickening online attacks from Ashes trolls that prompted an investigation from Cricket Australia’s cyber police.

Aaron Kirby

David Warner had a cheeky sledge reserved for England's soccer players ahead of the World Cup semifinal.

Codes collideCommentsPremiumWarner’s spicy sledge for ‘Poms’ ahead of World Cup semi

Australia’s rivalry with England is moving from the heated Ashes series to a World Cup semifinal, but David Warner is proving our cricketers haven’t entirely moved on just yet.

Jackson Barrett

TV footage appears to vividly show there were more appropriately aged balls umpires could have selected.

Claim rejected‘Ludicrous’ Ashes conspiracy about Fifth Test ball shut down

Claims and counterclaims about the replacement ball used in the fifth Ashes Test continue to bubble away as an investigation is launched.

News Corp Australia

You be the judge. Channel 9

Cricket‘Ludicrous’ claim rejected in Ashes ball-gate

Claims and counterclaims about the replacement ball used in the fifth Ashes Test continue to bubble away as an investigation is launched.

News Corp Australia

Australia are set to receive some answers about a controversial ball change that turned the final Ashes Test at The Oval.

ControversialCommentsPremiumAshes-changing ball swap set to be investigated

Australia are set to receive some answers about a controversial ball change that turned the final Ashes Test at The Oval with an investigation to be launched into the fiasco by the ball manufacturer Dukes.

Aaron Kirby

Umpires decide which replacement ball to use on the final day. Pic: Nine

Strange responsePremiumICC breaks silence on controversial Ashes ball change

The ICC’s response to the ball change controversy on the final day of the Ashes series is sure to raise eyebrows among Aussie fans.

News Corp Australia

Mike Hussey believes ‘Bazball’ is ‘awesome’ for Test cricket and says Australia were always concerned by England’s Ashes plan.

Mr Cricket'Bazball' awesome for Test cricket, says Mike Hussey

Mike Hussey believes 'Bazball' is ‘awesome’ for Test cricket and says Australia were always concerned by England's Ashes plan.

Phil Blanche

Struggling opener David Warner looks set to be given another home summer.

Warner’s last danceEmbattled opener’s dream farewell summer still on track

David Warner's hopes of exiting Test cricket at the SCG in January remain on track, with Australia coach Andrew McDonald praising the opener's Ashes finale.

Scott Bailey

Despite retaining the Ashes in England Australia will be keen to get home.

opinion
opinion
Justin LangerCommentsPremium
opinion
Relief atop Aussies’ mixed Ashes emotions despite thrillers

The Australian cricket team will board a flight home today with a mix of emotions, but relief will be first among them, writes Justin Langer.

Justin Langer

England's captain Ben Stokes, left, and Australia's captain Pat Cummins, right, share the trophy after the series ended 2-2.

‘Fair’ resultCommentsPremiumPlaying for draw never entered Cummins’ mind in Ashes finale

Australian Test captain Pat Cummins admits his side had no thoughts of playing for the draw after defeat in the thrilling Ashes finale at The Oval cost them a drought-busting series triumph.

Aaron Kirby

The 2023 Ashes has had everything.

analysis
analysis
Had everythingCommentsPremium
analysis
Dramatic 2023 Ashes the greatest of modern era

The greatest Ashes series of the modern era? It’s a big call, but the 2023 iteration has earned the title after yet another thrilling finish.

Aaron Kirby

England's Stuart Broad took the match-winning wicket.

Fairy-tale endingCommentsIncredible! England triumph in classic Ashes finale

A stunning last-ditch spell from Chris Woakes has inspired England to an incredible hard-fought win in the fifth Test, snaring an Ashes draw and saving face on a fittingly drama-filled final day at The Oval.

Aaron Kirby

Ben Stokes has produced an outrageous dropped catch.

The AshesCommentsDropped the series? Stokes lets Smith slip with early crow

The excitement of claiming Aussie run-machine Steve Smith was all too much for England skipper Ben Stokes with an insane dropped catch on the stroke of Lunch at The Oval.

Aaron Kirby

Stuart Broad of England celebrates the wicket of Todd Murphy.

The AshesCommentsRECAP: Old foe Broad gets fairytale as England triumph

England earned a hard-fought victory at The Oval to square an incredible Ashes series. Recap the final day as it unfolded in our blog.

Aaron Kirby

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Usman Khawaja and David Warner of Australia walk off the field for lunch after the first session during Day Four of the LV= Insurance Ashes 5th Test Match between England and Australia at The Kia Oval on July 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

analysis
analysis
The AshesCommentsPremium
analysis
Clarity of finality inspires backs-to-the-wall openers

Usman Khawaja and David Warner commenced their final Ashes innings with all the odds firmly against them, but it’s funny how finality brings clarity.

Aaron Kirby

We use cookies so we can improve your experience on this site, analyse traffic and provide you with relevant advertising. To find out more, please see our Cookies Guide.

By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies.