Khawaja Criticises Perth Pitch in Ashes Opener
Australian batter Usman Khawaja didn't hold back about the Perth pitch after day one of the first Ashes Test. Read his blunt assessment and how it affected the game.
Australian batter Usman Khawaja didn't hold back about the Perth pitch after day one of the first Ashes Test. Read his blunt assessment and how it affected the game.
Australian captain Pat Cummins will miss the second Ashes Test in Brisbane as selectors take cautious approach with his back injury. Unchanged squad named for day-night clash.
Adelaide Oval is positioned to host the 2027-28 summer Test cricket opener, replacing Perth's Optus Stadium in a major scheduling shift that reflects venue preferences.
The ICC has given a perfect 'very good' rating to the Perth pitch after a record-breaking Ashes Test concluded in just two days. Read the full story of the bowling carnage.
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.
The Australian Wallabies will return to Townsville for a historic test match against Japan this July. Don't miss this thrilling international rugby showdown in North Queensland!
Australian cricket star Beth Mooney details how the women's Test team plans to prepare for their historic Perth match against India. Get exclusive insights into their strategy.
England's Ashes campaign starts with a devastating two-day loss in Perth. Captain Ben Stokes focuses on Brisbane comeback as criticism mounts. Full details.
Essendon Football Club confirms Zach Merrett will not return as captain following his failed trade to Hawthorn. The 30-year-old made the announcement to teammates this week.
Western Australia Cricket defends the Optus Stadium pitch after the historic Ashes Test concluded in just two days. Read the full analysis of the controversial match conditions.
England confirms no Perth Test players will feature in Canberra pink ball match despite criticism from cricket greats. Can Bazball tactics recover for Gabba?
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Cricket Australia CEO Mike Baird confirms Perth will host the first Ashes Test in 2025. Western Australia's world-class stadium secures the premium slot.
Australian captain Pat Cummins provides positive update on back injury recovery, targeting December 4 Gabba Test return. Read the latest Ashes news.
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.
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?
Hazardous chemical spill forces closure of Captain Cook Highway near Ellis Beach. Emergency crews contain substance as detours remain in place. Stay informed about road updates.
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.
A WA man has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment after police discovered child abuse material on his phone during a routine roadside breath test. Read the full details of the case.
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.
England batting coach Marcus Trescothick has defended the team's Ashes preparations in Perth, dismissing concerns over limited warm-up matches. Get the latest updates ahead of the first Test.
Cameron Green showcased pace and energy in his Sheffield Shield return, taking a key wicket ahead of the first Ashes Test. A positive sign for Australia.
Marnus Labuschagne's decision to bat at three for Queensland provides crucial insight into Australia's top order plans for the first Ashes Test in Perth. Get the latest cricket updates.
England's Chris Woakes welcomes the Perth Ashes start, calling it a 'small advantage' over the dreaded Gabba. Get the latest on team preparations and Jofra Archer's return.
Mitchell Starc calls for lively Ashes pitches, challenging Cricket Australia's preference for longer Tests to maximise financial returns. The paceman wants curators to 'stick to their guns'.
A dramatic police pursuit across Sydney's northwest ended when a Blue Yaris crashed into a tree in Northmead overnight. Three occupants fled while one man was arrested.
Australian captain Pat Cummins provides positive update on Cameron Green's bowling fitness ahead of crucial first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
Respected Australian broadcaster Gerard Whateley has sounded the alarm about flat pitches for the upcoming Ashes series, warning they could spell disaster for Test cricket's entertainment value.