Most Runs In The Ashes Series History: The Ashes Series 2025/26 of 5 Test matches between Australia and England is starting from 21st November, the first match of which will be played at Perth Stadium. The last match of the series will be held on 4 January 2026 at Sydney Cricket Ground. In this series, Australian batsman Steve Smith has a chance to become the second batsman to score the most runs in the Ashes series by surpassing England’s Jack Hobbs. Smith is now only 219 runs behind Hobbs. Here we are going to tell you who are the top-5 batsmen who scored the most runs in the Ashes series?

Top 5 batsmen who scored the most runs in the Ashes

1. Sir Donald Bradman (Australia)

Australia’s great batsman Sir Donald Bradman is at number one in the list of top-5 batsmen who have scored the most runs in the Ashes series. Bradman scored 5028 runs in 37 Test matches against England in the Ashes at an excellent average of 89.78. Which includes 19 centuries and 12 half-centuries. Apart from Bradman, no batsman from Australia or England has been able to touch the figure of 4000 runs. At the same time, the records of most runs, most centuries and best average in the Ashes are also in the name of Bradman.

2. Jack Hobbs (England)

England’s legendary batsman Jack Hobbs is second in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in the Ashes series and is the only English batsman in this list. Hobbs played 41 Test matches against Australia in the Ashes, in which he scored 3636 runs at an average of 54.26 with the help of 12 centuries and 15 half-centuries. Apart from Hobbs, no other English batsman has been able to score more centuries in the Ashes.

3. Steve Smith (Australia)

Australia’s star batsman Steve Smith is at third place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in the Ashes series. Smith has played 37 Test matches in the Ashes so far, in which he has scored 3417 runs at an excellent average of 56.01 with the help of 12 centuries and 13 half-centuries.

4. Alan Border (Australia)

Former Australian batsman Allan Border is at fourth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in the Ashes series. Border scored 3222 runs in 42 Test matches in the Ashes at an average of 55.55. Which includes 7 centuries and 19 half-centuries.

5. Steve Waugh (Australia)

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh is at fifth position in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in the Ashes series. Steve played 45 Test matches in the Ashes, in which he scored 3173 runs at an excellent average of 58.75 and has 10 centuries and 14 half-centuries to his name.

Australia vs England Ashes Series: The Ashes series between Australia and England is going to start from 21st November. Australia has announced a 15-member team for the first test of this five-match series. Pat Cummins will not be seen as captain in the first test. Cummins has been kept out of the team due to injury. Steve Smith will take command of the Australian team in the first test against England. Marnus Labuschagne has also made a comeback in this series.

Australian squad for the first Ashes test

Steve Smith (captain), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Brendon Doggett, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Jake Wetherall and Beau Webster.

SQUAD: 15 of the very best vying for a spot in our first men’s #Ashes XI.

Bring on November 21! pic.twitter.com/26WY0zmzKr

— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) November 5, 2025

Steve Smith was made captain

Steve Smith has been made the captain of the team in the first test of the Ashes series. Pat Cummins can also go to Perth with the team for the first test match. The selectors of Australian cricket are hopeful that Cummins can return to the team in the second test. Sam Constance has been kept out of the first test against England. This Australian player did not bat in the West Indies series. Constas had scored 50 runs in 6 innings in the series against West Indies.

Ashes series schedule

The Ashes series between Australia and England is going to start from November 21, 2025. This five-match test series will run till January 4, 2026. The first match of this series will be played in Perth.

• First Test- November 21-25, 2025; Perth
• Second Test- December 4-8, 2025; brisbane
• Third Test- December 17-21, 2025; adelaide
• Fourth Test- December 26-30, 2025; melbourne
• Fifth Test- January 4-8, 2026; sydney

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Most Catches In Career In Tests: The record of taking the most catches in the history of Test cricket is in the name of England’s Joe Root, who has recently overtaken former Indian team head coach Rahul Dravid. Dravid is now at second position in this list. Rahul was known for his excellent slip fielding, hence for a long time he was on the first position in the list of players who took the most catches in Test cricket. Here we are going to tell you who are the top-7 players who have taken the most catches in Test cricket.

Top-7 players who took most catches in test cricket

1. Joe Root (England) – 213 catches

England’s legendary batsman Joe Root is at number one in the list of top-7 players who have taken the most catches in Test cricket. Root has played 158 test matches so far, in which he has taken 213 catches.

2. Rahul Dravid (India) – 210 catches

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid is at second place in the list of players who have taken the most catches in Test cricket. Dravid has taken 210 catches in 164 test matches of his career.

3. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 205 catches

Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene is at third place in the list of players who have taken the most catches in Test cricket. Jayawardene has played 149 test matches in his career, in which he has taken 205 catches.

4. Steve Smith (Australia) – 201 catches

Australia’s star batsman Steve Smith is at fourth place in the list of players who have taken the most catches in Test cricket. Smith has taken 201 catches in 119 test matches so far.

5. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 200 catches

South Africa’s great all-rounder Jacques Kallis is at fifth position in the list of players who have taken the most catches in Test cricket. Kallis has played 166 test matches in his career, in which he has taken 200 catches.

6. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 196 catches

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is at sixth place in the list of players who have taken the most catches in Test cricket. Ponting has taken 196 catches in 168 test matches of his career.

7. Mark Waugh (Australia) – 181 catches

Former Australian all-rounder Mark Waugh is at seventh place in the list of players who have taken the most catches in Test cricket. Mark has played 128 test matches in his career, in which he has taken 181 catches.

Healthy Clash Between Steve Smith And Marnus Labuschagne: The video of the interesting clash between Australia’s two star batsmen Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne in the Sheffield Shield match is becoming increasingly viral on social media. In the match being played between Queensland and New South Wales in Brisbane, Labuschagne troubled Smith with his part-time medium pacer’s bowling and almost got him out. Cricket fans are thrilled after watching the video of this clash.

Clash between Smith and Labuschagne

In domestic cricket, Steve Smith scored a brilliant century while batting at number 4 for New South Wales. Meanwhile, Queensland captain Labuschagne held the ball and came to bowl in front of his senior partner. Labuschagne is usually known for his batting, but he bowled tightly against Smith. Cricket Australia highlighted this match-up on social media by calling it ‘cinema’.

Labuschagne was seen appealing for LBW in the video

In the video, Marnus Labuschagne is seen bowling on a good line, and he dismissed Smith. Also beat many balls. Whereas a ball from Labuschagne hit Smith’s pad, on which he There was a strong appeal for LBW, but the umpire rejected it. It was a very close affair, and if it had gone in Labuschagne’s favor it would have become a memorable moment of the match. However, Smith continued his innings and played a brilliant century.

Steven Smith Vs Marnus Labuschagne in the Sheffield Shield. pic.twitter.com/162kXFpbLr

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 30, 2025

preparation for the ashes

This match was an opportunity for both the players to practice before the upcoming Ashes series. Steve Smith indicated his excellent form by scoring a century, while Labuschagne has also presented a strong claim to return to the Test team by scoring consecutive centuries in the Sheffield Shield. Recently, after Labuschagne’s exit from the team, Smith publicly supported his comeback and told that Labuschagne himself has said that he will return in the Ashes series.

Ashes Test 2025: The Ashes series has always been cricket’s most exciting and prestigious rivalry. This Test series between England and Australia is not only a symbol of pride, but is also an important part of the cricketing history of both the teams. However, this time Australia’s problems have increased even before the start of the Ashes, with captain Pat Cummins being ruled out of the first Test due to injury.

Back injury becomes a big concern

Pat Cummins has a problem of lower back pain. This is the reason why he had to stay out of the recently played three-match ODI series against India. Now, due to his injury not improving, the team management has decided to rest him from the first Ashes Test to be played in Perth. The first match of the series will be played at Optus Stadium in Perth from 21st November. Cummins is both the main bowler and strategic captain of the team, so his exit is being considered a big blow for Australia.

Steve Smith got command

In the absence of Cummins, former captain Steve Smith will take over the captaincy of Australia. Smith is considered an experienced and strategic captain. So far, he has captained in 40 Test matches, out of which he won 23 and lost 10, while 7 matches were drawn. The team’s performance under his captaincy has always been strong, and the same is expected in Perth as well.

Who will replace Cummins?

After Pat Cummins’s exit, the biggest question in Australia’s playing eleven is about the third fast bowler. There is every possibility of Scott Boland playing in the team. Boland has taken 62 wickets in 14 Test matches so far and is known for his accurate line-length and disciplined bowling. He can be seen leading the bowling attack along with Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc.

Cummins eyes second test

The second Ashes Test begins on November 4, and Pat Cummins’ full focus will now be on getting fit ahead of this match.

Travis Head played an inning of 29 runs in 25 balls in the third ODI against India being played in Sydney, in this innings he hit 6 fours. Here he has made a big record by completing 3000 runs in his ODI career. Head made a partnership of 61 runs with Mitchell Marsh for the first wicket.

Australia won the toss and decided to bat first, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh provided a steady start. Both batted cautiously, as soon as Head started adopting an aggressive attitude, he lost his wicket. He was dismissed by Mohammad Siraj in the 10th over.

Travis Head created history

Head has now become the fastest batsman for Australia to score 3000 ODI runs, earlier this record was in the name of Steve Smith. Smith has now retired from ODI. Steve Smith had completed 3000 runs in the 79th innings, this was Head’s 76th innings.

Let us tell you that the fastest batsman in the world to complete 3000 ODI runs is Hashim Amla. This legendary South African batsman had touched this figure in 57 innings. The fastest batsman to complete 3000 ODI runs for India is Shikhar Dhawan, Dhawan completed 3000 ODI runs in the 72nd innings.

India has lost the series

Australia has already been named the host of 3 ODI matches. Australia won the rain-affected match in Perth by 7 wickets. In the second match, Australia won by 2 wickets and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Today Shubman Gill and team are fighting for respect, it has never happened in history when Australia has clean swept India in an ODI series in Australia. India would like to avoid this unwanted record by winning the third ODI. Virat Kohli has been out for zero in both the matches of this series, today a match-winning inning is expected from him.

An entire era will be known by the names of Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, both are at the last stage of their careers. Smith has retired from ODI while Kohli is playing only ODI format. Kohli has taken retirement from Test and T20. If we talk about the great batsmen of the new era, Shubman Gill’s name will definitely be included in it. After the Test, he has been given the command of Team India’s ODI team, his first tour is in Australia. Since Gill is in Australia, let us tell you what Steve Smith’s record was till the age of 26. Currently Gill is 26 years old.

Similarity in the performance of Gill and Smith

Indian captain Shubman Gill is currently 26 years old. There is a striking similarity between his performance and that of Smith. Be it innings, centuries, half-centuries or ducks. So let’s first talk about Smith’s records till the age of 26.

What was Smith’s record till the age of 26?

At the age of 26, Steve Smith played 159 international innings in all three formats, in which he scored 6365 runs at an average of 40.80. By this time he had scored 19 centuries and 27 half-centuries. He could not open his account in 6 innings, till this time his highest score was 215 runs.

Shubman Gill’s record at the age of 26

Shubman Gill has played 155 international innings in all three formats, i.e. only 2 less than Smith. During this period he scored 6319 runs, i.e. 46 runs less than Smith. The number of centuries of both is equal (19-19). Talking about half-centuries, Gill scored 26 and Smith scored 27 half-centuries. Smith has been out on zero 6 times and Gill has been out on zero 7 times. Gill’s run scoring average was 45.78 while Smith’s was 46.80.

Shubman Gill’s performance shows that if his performance continues like this then he will definitely become the next king. Right now he is being prepared as captain for the 2027 World Cup. This will be his first test as captain in ODIs in Australia, which is not going to be easy at all.

The Australian cricket team has suffered a big setback before the Ashes series 2025. The risk of team captain and star fast bowler Pat Cummins being out of the entire season has increased. Recently, a medical scan has revealed that his back injury has not completely healed, due to which he is now expected to be out of not only the opening Test of the Ashes but also the entire series.

Big revelation in scan report

According to Australian media reports, the latest scan conducted last week has revealed that the “stress hot spot” in Cummins’ back has not yet completely healed, due to which doctors have not allowed him to go on the field. In such a situation, his chances of playing in the first Ashes Test starting in Perth from November 21 are almost over.

If sources are to be believed, Cummins’ recovery may take a few more weeks. Because of this he will not be fit even till the end of the series.

Steve Smith can handle captaincy

If Pat Cummins remains out of the Ashes series, then Steve Smith can be given the captaincy of the team again. Smith has been the vice-captain of the team before and in terms of experience, he is considered the strongest contender for this role.

In the absence of Cummins, changes may also be seen in Australia’s fast bowling attack. Scott Boland can now be included in the team as the third pacer along with Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc.

Relief to England

Cummins’s exclusion is a big blow for Australia because he is not only the captain of the team but also its main strike bowler. At the same time, this is news of relief for the England team. England have not won any Test series in Australia since 2011, so Cummins’ absence can give them a psychological edge.

What did Cummins say?

Cummins had recently said in an interview, “It would be very disappointing if I could not play the Ashes, but we are trying our best to be fit at the right time.”

The Ashes series will start from 21st November and end on 8th January. If Cummins misses the entire series, Australia may have to make major changes in its strategy.

The year 2025 is still going very bad for cricket lovers. Only 8 months have passed and 19 veteran players have shocked the fans by retiring. Indian veteran batsman Cheteshwar Pujara recently retired. Earlier, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from Test cricket. Apart from this, big players like Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Nicholas Puran and Andre Russell are included in this list.

In just 8 months, 19 veteran players retired

1- Rohit Sharma- Indian batsman Rohit Sharma has said goodbye to Test cricket this year.

2- Virat Kohli- Indian veteran batsman Virat Kohli has also said goodbye to Test cricket this year.

3- Angelo Mathews- Sri Lankan legendary batsman Angelo Mathews has also retired from Test cricket this year.

4- Steve Smith- Australian veteran batsman Steve Smith has retired from ODI cricket.

5- Glenn Maxwell- Australia’s finest all -rounder Glenn Maxwell has also said goodbye to ODI cricket.

6- Marcus Stoinis- Australian all -rounder Marcus Stoinis also retired from ODI cricket.

7- Martin Guptill- New Zealand veteran opener Martin Guptill has retired from all the formats of cricket this year.

8- Heinrich Klassen- South African wicketkeeper batsman Henrik Klassen has also retired from all formats of cricket.

9- Nicholas Puran- West Indies wicketkeeper batsman Nicholas Puran has also said goodbye to all the formats of cricket.

10- Andre Russell- West Indies veteran all -rounder Andre Russell has also retired from all formats of cricket.

11- Tamim Iqbal- Bangladesh veteran batsman Tamim Iqbal has also retired from all formats of cricket.

12- Mushfiqur Rahim- Bangladesh veteran wicketkeeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has retired from ODI cricket.

13- Shapur Jadaran- Afghanistan player Shapur Jadaran has retired from all formats of cricket.

14- Dimuth Karunaratne- Sri Lankan veteran batsman Dimuth Karunaratne has retired from all formats of cricket.

15- Piyush Chawla- Indian star spinner Piyush Chawla has also retired from all formats of cricket.

16- Varun Aaron- Indian fast bowler Varun Aaron has also retired from all formats of cricket.

17 – Riddhiman Saha- Indian wicketkeeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha has retired from all formats of cricket.

18- Cheteshwar Pujara- Indian veteran batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has recently retired from all formats of cricket.

19- Rishi Dhawan- Indian all -rounder Rishi Dhawan has retired from ODI and T20 cricket.

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Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday broke the hearts of fans by retiring from all the formats of cricket. He represented India in 103 Tests and 5 ODIs in his career. In the IPL, he played a total of 30 matches for KKR, RCB and Punjab Kings. Pujara made his special identity in Test cricket, he was called a wall because like Dravid, he too could not get out of good bowlers quickly. Pujara is the 18th cricketer, who announced his retirement in 2025. Earlier, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli said goodbye to Test cricket and many cricketers retired from all three formats.

The cricketers who retired in 2025 include the names of Nicholas Puran and Heinrich Klassen. This name is surprising because he is still very young. West Indies batsman Puran is just 29 years old, while South African wicketkeeper batsman Heinrich Klassen said goodbye to international cricket at the age of 33.

Players who retired from all three formats of cricket in 2025

Apart from Puran and Klassen, this year India’s wicket -keeper batsman Reidhiman Saha, Varun Aaron, Piyush Chawla, New Zealand opener Martin Guptill, Tamim Iqbal of Bangladesh, Shapur Jadaran of Afghanistan, Dimuth Karunaratne of Sri Lanka and Andre Rasel of West Indies accepted all the format of cricket.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from Test

Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on 7 May, on May 12, on May 12, Virat Kohli also retired from cricket’s longest format. Both played many memorable innings for India, both were also the captain of the Test team. This year Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews also retired from Test cricket.

These cricketers retired from ODI in 2025

Steve Smith of Australia announced his retirement from ODI cricket on 5 March 2025. Explosive batsmen like Australia’s Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell also retired from ODI cricket this year. Apart from this, Mushfiqur Rahim of Bangladesh also announced his retirement from ODI cricket in March this year. In the year 2025, 8 months have passed and many veteran cricketers have retired.