By Admin 
Ashes 2025-26: The world’s oldest and fiercest rivalry in cricket, The Ashes, is once again coming to thrill the entire world in 2025-26. This five-match Test series to be held on Australian soil from 21 November 2025 to 8 January 2026 will not just be a bat-ball contest, but will also be a battle of respect, history and supremacy.
Australia is ready, England is in the fire of revenge
Australia is looking as strong as ever in its home conditions. The team will be led by Steve Smith, who has been in excellent form in recent months. However, injuries have definitely given an initial blow to the Australian team. Fast bowler Pat Cummins is out of the first test. Due to which Smith has been given the captaincy.
On the other hand, England is on a campaign to win the Ashes in Australia for the first time since 2010-11. Captain Ben Stokes is relying on his aggressive style and ‘New England’ style. Joe Root, Jack Crawley and Harry Brook are the batting backbone of the team, while Joffra Archer and Mark Wood will be the main bowlers.
Venue and schedule
This time the Ashes Test will be played on these five prestigious grounds.
1st test, November 21 – Perth, 8:00am IST
2nd test, December 4 – Brisbane, 9:30 am IST
3rd test, December 17 – Adelaide, 5:30 am IST
4th test, 26 December – Melbourne, 5:30 am IST
5th test, January 4 – Sydney, 5:30 am IST
Head-to-head record
In 361 tests played so far,
Australia won: 152
England won: 112
Draw: 97
Australia is ahead in statistics, but this time England will enter with the intention of changing history.
Where to watch live in India?
Indian viewers will be able to watch the live telecast of Ashes 2025-26 on Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on JioHotstar app and website.
Ashes 2025-26: Complete squads of both teams
Australia Squad: Steve Smith (captain), Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Jake Weatherold, Cameron Green, Bo Webster, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Brendon Doggett, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc.
England Squad: Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (captain), Jacob Bethel, Will Jacques, Gus Atkinson, Ollie Pope, Jamie Smith, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue, Mark Wood.