Former England star who retired just before Ashes sends blunt message to 'Bazball' critics
Australia cricket legend's daughter thanks Joe Root for preventing her dad from stripping naked
Monty Panesar goes at Steve Smith again as ex-England cricketer continues Ashes feud
Michael Vaughan warned England would be 'absolutely stupid' after crucial Ashes decision
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/england-australia-ashes-vaughan-36305222
"The TikTok test match"
"Travis was in a mood and it became contagious."
... and more quotable quotes from Dean Bilton about the ridiculous 2 day test match in Perth.
This is an entertaining and pertinent read about the theatre and awfulness of it all. Did any team bat for 50 overs??? As someone here said, this test match was like a highlights reel, not a test match.
I hope that we will get a real test match in Brisbane.
And now for the collection of hashtags that are covering this series (I will edit and add more if I miss some as I surely will).
#TheAshes #Ashes2025 #AusVEng #Ashes #Ashes2025Mindset (that might be interesting) #AshesSeries #AshesTest #CricketNews
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-22/australia-travis-head-explosion-england-tiktok-test/106040806
The Ashes LIVE: Alastair Cook forced into apology as England leave Australia reeling
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/cricket/the-ashes-live-updates-score-36284806
England player ratings: Ben Stokes perfect 10 but two stars struggle on chaotic Ashes first day
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/england-player-ratings-ben-stokes-36284817
Why Usman Khawaja didn’t open batting for Australia in first Ashes test as unknown rule enforced