Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Ashes 2025: Australia's Injury Woes Ahead of Perth Opener
The Ashes 2025 is about to begin with Australia facing challenges due to injuries to key players like Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood.
Ricky Ponting has suggested his preferred Australian XI, including two debutants, but the team's selection remains uncertain.
England starts as underdogs, while Australia is favored despite their injury woes.
The first Test is in Perth on November 21, 2025.
Australia to miss Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood in the first Ashes Test
Ricky Ponting names his preferred Australian XI with two debutants
Australia's preparations disrupted by injuries, selection uncertain
England starts as underdogs, Australia favorites despite injuries
First Ashes Test in Perth on November 21, 2025
- Who
- England (Ben Stokes, Joe Root), Australia (Steve Smith, Cameron Green)
- What
- Australia's injury issues ahead of the Ashes 2025
- When
- Ashes 2025, starting in Perth on November 21, 2025
- Where
- Perth Stadium, Australia
- Why
- To win the Ashes, each team aims to outplay the other
England
Australia
Team Strength
England
Understrength due to injuries
Australia
Favorites despite injuries
- Injured Australian Players
- Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood
- Australia's Captain in Perth
- Steve Smith
- Ricky Ponting's Preferred Opener
- Jake Weatherald
- Debutants in Ponting's XI
- Jake Weatherald, Brendan Doggett
- Last Ashes Win in Australia
- England in 2011
Sources
Green delivers big Ashes boost amid Aussie injury chaos
The Ashes: What to Know About Cricket's Most Storied Rivalry
England quick says pace attack can stun Australia
Ashes tension rises as injuries shake Australia's pacers
Mark Wood's 'Rapid' Pace In England Training Ignites Hopes Ahead Of Ashes Opener In Perth
Anderson warns England quicks not to rely solely on pace ahead of Ashes opener
Feels like we’ve had good prep: Josh Tongue on England’s Ashes 2025-26 build-up
Method vs Madness: Batting Styles Could Decide Ashes
Australia Vs England In Tests: Most Wins, Runs, Wickets, 100s, Highest Score In Ashes
Australia Tease Big Change Ahead Of Ashes 2025 Opener In Perth, Hosts In Dire Need To Find Quick Fix To 'Revolving Door Of Openers'
'Have Seen Enough': Ricky Ponting Fires Infamous 'Bazball' Remark, Dissects England's Ultra-Aggressive Template Ahead Of Ashes 2025
Ashes 2025: England reveal 12-man squad for Perth opener, details inside
Mark Wood Named Fit As England Confirm 12-Member Squad For Ashes Opener
England Name Pace Bowler Mark Wood in Squad For First Ashes Test
Mark Wood fit to play as England name 12-man squad for Ashes opener
Ashes: England Keep Options Open as Stokes Tells Team 'Don't Be Afraid'
Shoaib Bashir included as England announce XII for 1st Ashes Test against Australia
Starc to take extra load in absence of fellow pacers
Ricky Ponting Names His Preferred Australia XI For First Ashes Test, Snubs All-Rounder To Pick Two Debutants
Ponting backs Weatherald debut, picks Doggett for first Ashes Test
