Steve Smith Returns As Captain As Australia Name Squad for Ashes 2025-26 Opener
Australia have confirmed their 15-member squad for the opening Test of the Ashes 2025-26 series against England, starting November 21 at Perth Stadium.
Nov 05, 2025, 15:36 PM IST
Pat Cummins Ruled Out of First Ashes Test: Steve Smith Returns as Captain in High-Stakes Series Opener
Australia suffer a major setback ahead of the Ashes 2025 opener as captain Pat Cummins is ruled out of the first Test in Perth due to a back injury, with Steve Smith stepping in as skipper.
Oct 27, 2025, 08:35 AM IST
Major Blow For Australia: Pat Cummins Likely To Miss Opening Ashes Test In Perth
Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins is reportedly set to miss the opening Ashes Test in Perth due to an ongoing lower back injury, sparking fears that he could be ruled out for the entire series.
Oct 08, 2025, 12:13 PM IST
EXPLAINED: Why Pat Cummins Is Not Picked For Sri Lanka Test Series Even After Winning Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
Cummins’ decision to step back for personal reasons is emblematic of a broader shift in modern cricket.
Jan 09, 2025, 08:37 AM IST
Steve Smith replaces Pat Cummins as captain of Australian Test team - Check Details
Cummins, who picked up his 200th Test scalp in the ongoing fixture, could only manage to bowl 20.2 overs during West Indies' first innings.
Dec 03, 2022, 18:53 PM IST