PERTH TEST Archives

November 27, 2025 5:21 PM

Ashes pitch rated ‘very good’ after two-day test in Perth

The Perth Stadium pitch that saw Australia complete a thumping eight-wicket Ashes win inside two days over England has earned the International Cricket Council's (ICC) highest rating, Cricket Australia said on Thursday. The ICC match referee gave th...

November 27, 2025 5:16 PM

Travis Head worried about firing up England’s quicks during Ashes century

Australia's Ashes match-winner Travis Head said he was wary of inciting England's fast bowlers as he slogged his way to a stunning century in the first test in Perth. Head's brilliant 83-ball 123 as a makeshift opener in the second innings helped Au...

November 21, 2025 4:25 PM

Mayhem in Perth as 19 wickets crash on Ashes opening day; Stokes leads England’s recovery

Australia trailed England by 49 runs on 123-9 at the end of an extraordinary opening day of the Ashes series on Friday at Perth Stadium, where bowlers had very much the upper hand and a remarkable 19 wickets fell. Mitchell Starc, spearheading the ho...

November 19, 2025 3:37 PM

England name pace bowler Mark Wood in squad for first Ashes Test

England have included pace bowler Mark Wood in a 12-player squad announced on Wednesday for the first Ashes test against Australia. Wood, cleared of a hamstring injury last week, returns to test action after more than a year, having last played ...

November 19, 2025 2:03 PM

England eye rare Ashes chance against depleted Australia

England head into Friday's Ashes opener in Perth with a spring in their step and a golden opportunity to strike the first blow in the five-test series against an Australian team rocked by key injuries. England have not won a first Ashes test in Aust...

December 3, 2024 12:32 PM

Indian team showed how tenacious and skilful they are: Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner in India

Australia's Deputy High Commissioner to India, Nicholas McCaffrey, said on Monday that the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series had gotten off to a 'dream start,' lauding the Indian team for their historic victory in Perth. McCaffrey said that the Au...

November 20, 2024 1:59 PM

AUS vs IND: A glimpse into India’s ‘Playing 11’ options for Perth Test

The first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia at Perth’s Optus Stadium is shaping up to be one of the most eagerly anticipated matches, not only due to the competitive spirit of the two teams and the history of t...

November 18, 2024 11:24 AM

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill likely to miss Perth Test; KL Rahul declared fit for BGT opener

India faced mixed fortunes ahead of the first Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Star openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are likely to miss the match, while KL Rahul has been declared fit to play following an elbow injury scare....