The Ashes returns for a blockbuster 2025/26 edition, as arch-rivals England and Australia clash in a five-Test series across iconic Australian venues. With both teams mixing experience and fresh faces, and the drama of key injuries even before the first ball, the stage is set for another unmissable cricket spectacle.
Australia Squad for 1st Test & Injury Updates
Captain: Steven Smith (c)
Players: Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster, Michael Neser, Brendan Doggett
Key Update:
Josh Hazlewood (hamstring) and Pat Cummins (lumbar injury) are ruled out of the first Test in Perth. Michael Neser and Brendan Doggett have been called up as replacements. Smith leads in Cummins’ absence.
England Squad for All 5 Tests
Captain: Ben Stokes (c)
Players: Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (vc), Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Mark Wood
England travel with a full-strength squad for all five Tests, bringing a solid mix of pace, spin, and batting depth. Mark Wood is fit to lead the pace attack alongside Archer, with Harry Brook named vice-captain.
Ashes 2025/26: Series Schedule
| # | Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 21-25, 2025 | 1st Test | Perth | 8:00 AM |
| 2 | Dec 4-8, 2025 | 2nd Test | Brisbane | 10:00 AM |
| 3 | Dec 17-21, 2025 | 3rd Test | Adelaide | 5:30 AM |
| 4 | Dec 26-30, 2025 | 4th Test | Melbourne | 5:00 AM |
| 5 | Jan 4-8, 2026 | 5th Test | Sydney | 5:00 AM |
AUS vs ENG, Ashes 2025 1st Test: Perth Stadium Pitch Report, Test Stats
Venues
- Perth Stadium, Perth
- Brisbane Cricket Ground (The Gabba), Brisbane
- Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
- Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
- Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Ticket Prices (General)
- General admission starts around $42 AUD per day
- Standard seats range from $120 to $160 AUD; premium seats up to $237 AUD
- Junior tickets typically $21 AUD
- Prices higher for Boxing Day and New Year Tests; early booking advised
Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
- Australia: Foxtel & Channel 7; streaming on Kayo and 7plus
- UK: TNT Sports and Discovery+
- India: Star Sports and JioHotstar
Disclaimer and References
Information sourced from Cricket Australia, England and Wales Cricket Board, BBC, ESPN cricinfo, Sky Sports, and ticketing partners. All details are current as of official updates but subject to change. Fans should verify details via official sources.