https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cy4x2rn7mpxo
Ashes 2025-26: Travis Head's switch to opener is the Australian masterstroke that changed the...
Dec 19, 2025 - The masterstroke in promoting Travis Head to open has defined the Ashes series for Australia with England unable to find a solution.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/head-scratcher-should-australia-persist-with-jake-weatherald-20260105-p5nrng.html
Jake Weatherald Australia debut: Opener under pressure after Ashes series against England
Jan 5, 2026 - Travis Head rates him and the opening stands have been solid. But Jake Weatherald has left the door open for Australia’s selectors to look elsewhere.
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https://www.thecricketpaper.com/mike-hussey-ashes-opener-will-be-a-mental-challenge-for-england-vice-captain-harry-brook/
Mike Hussey: Ashes opener will be a mental challenge for England vice-captain Harry Brook
Nov 20, 2025 - Former Australian cricketer Mike Hussey believes England vice-captain Harry Brook will face a mental challenge in the Ashes opener.
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https://www.cricketnews.com/en/cricket/news/weve-been-hit-pretty-hard-mark-wood-englands-ashes-opener-task-ahead/343b9516600018ebdeee6f32
‘We’ve been hit pretty hard’: Mark Wood on England’s Ashes opener and task ahead | Cricket...
England fast bowler Mark Wood reflects on the first Test loss in the Ashes, as England look to bounce back in Adelaide
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https://www.scorewaves.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/pat-cummins-ruled-out-of-ashes-opener-major-blow-for-australia?id=2314
Pat Cummins Ruled Out of Ashes Opener – Major Blow for Australia
Australia suffers a setback ahead of the Ashes as captain Pat Cummins is set to miss the first Test. Find out why Cummins is ruled out, how this impacts the...
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https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/australia-opener-usman-khawaja-ruled-out-of-second-ashes-test/20251202.htm
Australia opener Khawaja ruled out of second Ashes Test - Rediff Cricket
Dec 2, 2025 - Australia opener Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test against in England in Brisbane later this week by a back problem.
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