Worst Aussie Team Since 2010? Marsh to Open, Konstas 2 Years Off & England’s ‘Flaky’ Ashes Attack

Australia’s batting depth and England’s pace gamble headline the build-up to the 2025-26 Ashes. With Usman Khawaja’s form under fire, Steve Smith returning for the Sheffield Shield, and Pat Cummins still racing the clock, questions are mounting over who leads Australia’s new-look Test side. Across the pond, England have gone all-in on raw pace — with Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, and Brydon Carse forming a 90-mph attack many are calling high-risk, high-reward. Can they finally break a 15-year drought on Australian soil?

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Australia&rsquo;s batting depth and England&rsquo;s pace gamble headline the build-up to the 2025-26 Ashes. With Usman Khawaja&rsquo;s form under fire, Steve Smith returning for the Sheffield Shield, and Pat Cummins still racing the clock, questions are mounting over who leads Australia&rsquo;s new-look Test side. Across the pond, England have gone all-in on raw pace &mdash; with Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, and Brydon Carse forming a 90-mph attack many are calling high-risk, high-reward. Can they finally break a 15-year drought on Australian soil?
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Australia’s Real Ashes Test: Khawaja’s Form Wobbles as Smith Returns & England’s Fast-Bowling Gamble

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