Cricket

The talk around Marnus Labuschagne opening must end now that Jake Weatherald is part of The Ashes squad, as Mitchell Johnson calls for an end to Australia’s top order ‘experiments.’

Australia and England’s best cricketing minds will take Channel 7’s viewers into the heat of the biggest sporting battle on the planet — The Ashes.

A former captain has shared his fears for England’s appetite to attack at all stages of the game and its preparation for the upcoming Ashes.

Test great Nathan Lyon has backed dumped opener Sam Konstas to return “bigger and better” after the 20-year-old lost his Test spot.

One of Australia’s great Ashes villains has revealed his unique preparation to navigate the hostility of the Aussie crowd which awaits the current England team.

Australian Ashes nemesis Stuart Broad has revealed he sought after the guidance of a psychologist to mitigate to vitriol awaiting him in the 2013-14 series.

Pat Cummins says his return to bowling has gone better than expected, with Australia's captain revealing which Test he is confident of returning from injury to play in.

Legendary English commentator David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd has joined a star-studded Channel 7 commentary team for the Ashes series.

Former England coach and Test opener David Lloyd predicts the Ashes may come down to a head-to-head between opposing No. 4 batsmen Steve Smith and Joe Root.

Sam Konstas could still be given time against England's attack in tour matches this summer, as Steve Waugh says the opener needs time with NSW to find his game.

SEE THE PICS: England captain Ben Stokes batted but failed to test out his bowling prowess as the tourists began their Ashes preparation in Perth on Wednesday.

DANE ELDRIDGE: Cam Green’s all-rounder unicorn status does not warrant batter-only privileges.

Jake Weatherald has beaten out Matt Renshaw for a spot in Australia's 15-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth, with selectors keeping their options open.

Australia have settled on their squad for the much-anticipated opening Ashes Test in Perth, with Jake Weatherald in the frame to debut but no room for Mitch Marsh. SEE THE FULL SQUAD HERE

George Bailey has defended how the Test team is picked after former skipper Steve Waugh was highly critical of him today.