Cricket news: England must overcome woeful Perth record if they are to regain Ashes from Australia
England begin their campaign to regain the Ashes for the first time since 2015 in just under a month’s time, with the opening match against Australia set for Optus Stadium in Perth.
Despite coming into the series with confidence after a battling 2-2 draw with India over the summer, the visitors may find it difficult to start the five-Test showdown off on the right foot.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Oliver Shorland takes a look at England’s woeful record in Western Australia.
Cricket news: England men’s fixtures for 2025 vs West Indies, India, Australia and more
The England men’s cricket team is set for a blockbuster year, with an exciting five-Test home series against India and the much-anticipated Ashes in Australia the undisputed highlights.
In addition, the Three Lions will play host to West Indies and South Africa for a couple of white-ball series as well as travel across the pond to Ireland for three T20 matches.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey gives a handy rundown on the Three Lions’ fixtures for 2025.
Champions Trophy news: Can England recapture white-ball form and bid for unexpected glory?
The ninth installment of the ICC Champions Trophy is underway after an eight-year hiatus as Pakistan welcomes back a major international tournament for the first time since 1996.
It offers an important opportunity for England to rediscover a winning formula again in one-day cricket after a disappointing 18 months.
Sports News Blitz cricket writer Dom Harris takes a look at what to expect.
Australia vs India: Five things we learnt from the third Test
Although rain ultimately spoiled the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane, there was still plenty of action to talk about.
Sports News Blitz cricket expert James Melloy takes a look at what we learnt at the Gabba.
Australia vs India second Test analysis: Five things we learnt
Australia wrapped up a dominant 10-wicket over India in Adelaide - and here Sports News Blitz’s James Melloy analyses the second Test match and what we can draw from it.