Head released from India T20Is for Ashes preparation

Australia batter Travis Head has been released from the ongoing T20I series against India to represent South Australia in the next round of the Sheffield Shield, as selectors balance workloads and priorities ahead of the upcoming Ashes series later this month.

Cummins makes tentative bowling return

Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins bowled for the first time since July on Wednesday as he races the clock to be fit for the second Ashes Test against England.

Australia captain Cummins ruled out of first Ashes Test

Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England in Perth next month, head coach Andrew McDonald said on Monday.

Cummins shuts down talk of four quicks against England

Skipper Pat Cummins has poured cold water on Australia fielding four frontline fast bowlers during the Ashes series against England, saying it was "very unlikely" spinner Nathan Lyon will be overlooked.

Australia worries and England bravado light Ashes fuse

Major doubts over Pat Cummins' fitness and a void at the top of the Australian order has sparked bravado from England six weeks out from the Ashes but David Warner, at least, is having none of it.

Root backs England to end Ashes drought in Australia

Joe Root insists England can end their 10-year long Ashes drought as they bid to finally "bring the urn home" from their tour to Australia later this year.

Australia skipper Cummins ruled out of opening Ashes Test

Australia captain Pat Cummins has not resumed bowling after suffering a back injury and will miss the opening Ashes Test against England in Perth in late November, multiple local media outlets reported on Wednesday.

Key warns England not to be 'stupid' on Ashes tour

England managing director Rob Key has urged the tourists not to "get caught doing stupid things" on their Ashes tour of Australia.

England name Ashes squad

Ben Stokes was named as England captain for the Ashes tour as the squad was announced on Tuesday for five Tests in Australia.

Cummins says 'hopeful' he'll take part in Ashes

Australia skipper Pat Cummins said Friday he hoped to play in all five Ashes Tests against England but conceded he will need to see how his back injury holds up, local media said.

McCullum hints Brook could replace Pope as Ashes vice-captain

England coach Brendon McCullum has left open the possibility of Harry Brook replacing Ollie Pope as vice-captain during the upcoming Ashes tour of Australia.

Brook rejects talk of Ashes rest after South Africa ODI series loss

Harry Brook urged England's multi-format cricketers to press on amid a gruelling schedule following another loss to South Africa.