Optus Stadium Pitch Gets Top Rating After 2-Day Test
Perth's Optus Stadium pitch receives ICC's highest 'very good' rating despite the Ashes Test ending in just two days. Discover how the surface performed.
Perth's Optus Stadium pitch receives ICC's highest 'very good' rating despite the Ashes Test ending in just two days. Discover how the surface performed.
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Optus Stadium curator predicts fast, bouncy pitch for first Ashes Test, promising classic WACA-style conditions that could favor Australia's pace attack. Don't miss the action!
WA all-rounder Aaron Hardie believes Cameron Green and Beau Webster can both feature in Australia's first Ashes Test. Green returns to bowling in Sheffield Shield.
England's Ashes campaign hits early snag as key paceman Mark Wood suffers hamstring stiffness in warm-up match. Get the latest team news and injury updates.
The historic Ashes rivalry between Australia and England returns to Perth for the 2025 series. Get ready for cricket's ultimate showdown at Optus Stadium from November 21.
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England captain Ben Stokes addresses Perth media criticism and prepares his inexperienced squad for the daunting Ashes challenge. Read his full response to Australian press tactics.
England captain Ben Stokes offered cryptic one-word answers about his fitness and fast bowlers Mark Wood and Jofra Archer just nine days before the first Ashes Test in Perth.
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green receives medical clearance to resume bowling, strengthening Australia's lineup for crucial Ashes Test match. Get the latest team updates.
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