Ashes Fever: Huge Crowd at Perth's Optus Stadium
Over 56,000 cricket fans descended on Optus Stadium hours before the Ashes First Test. Can Australia start strongly against England? Follow the action.
Over 56,000 cricket fans descended on Optus Stadium hours before the Ashes First Test. Can Australia start strongly against England? Follow the action.
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England captain Ben Stokes declares his team's determination to create their own legacy by winning the Ashes in Australia. Can they overcome history?
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England select both Jofra Archer and Mark Wood in their 12-man squad for the Perth Ashes Test, signalling an aggressive intent. Can their pace attack challenge Australia?
Mitchell Starc has endorsed Brendan Doggett for a Test debut against England in Perth, praising the paceman's 'hot streak' and readiness for the Ashes series.
Ricky Ponting says Joe Root's failure to score a Test hundred in Australia is a 'blight on his copybook' as the Ashes build-up intensifies in Perth. Watch the series live and free on Seven.
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Arson squad investigates suspicious fire at Nurture Through Nature childcare centre in Balga. One person assisting police with enquiries. Community shocked by deliberate attack.
Test hopeful Jake Weatherald made a strong case for an Ashes debut, outlasting teammates in a marathon net session with Mike Hussey in Perth. Will he partner Khawaja?
England's cricket team confronts their dismal 1-13 Test record in Western Australia as they prepare for the Ashes. Can they defy history?
Australian allrounder Cameron Green confirms no bowling restrictions for Perth Test after successful Sheffield Shield return. Get the latest Ashes team updates.
Police hunt an armed suspect in Sydney's west after school children reported four masked men. Three alleged co-conspirators arrested, loaded shotgun found. Stay informed.
Australian quick Scott Boland admits he has a point to prove against England in the Ashes after his 2023 struggles. With Cummins and Hazlewood out, he's ready to lead the attack in Perth.
Australia captain Pat Cummins is firming to play in the second Ashes Test after a full-pace bowling session in Perth, boosting the home side's attack. Get the latest cricket updates.
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After seven years of waiting, Indigenous fast bowler Brendan Doggett is poised to make his Test debut in the Ashes opener at Perth's Optus Stadium. Download the 7NEWS app for live coverage.
Australia's Ashes campaign dealt a huge blow as Josh Hazlewood is ruled out of the Perth Test with hamstring tightness. Selectors scramble for bowling options.
Australian spearhead Josh Hazlewood is officially out of the first Ashes Test due to a hamstring injury, joining Pat Cummins on the sidelines and creating a major selection headache for Perth.
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!
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.