The Ashes 2025-26: Australia's Steve Smith Ruled Out of Third Test After Nausea and Dizziness

Ashes 2025: Alex Carey rescues Australia from 'sticky situation' on opening day of third Test against England

Hosts reach 326-8 at stumps after losing Steve Smith to illness before start of play

AUS vs ENG, 3rd Test: Carey pays tribute to late father after home Ashes century

An emotional Alex Carey called his 106 on home soil in front of family and friends in the third Ashes Test a “special moment” Wednesday, with the century coming just months after his father died.

‘Dizzy, nausea’: Why Steve Smith made a shock withdrawal on morning of Adelaide Test against England

Steve Smith withdraws from the third Ashes Test due to illness, giving Usman Khawaja a rare start. Cricket Australia updates his health; Pat Cummins praises Khawaja's quick adaptation as England eyes strategies against Smith's absence.

Steve Smith aiming for a Boxing Day return after being ruled out of 3rd Ashes test

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Steve Smith is aiming to be back in Ashes action for Australia on Boxing Day after being ruled out shortly before play started Wednesday in the third test at Adelaide.

Ashes: Why Usman Khawaja is playing after being left out of Xi on eve of 3rd Test

Usman Khawaja was a late inclusion in Australia’s playing XI for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide after Steve Smith was ruled out due to illness. Khawaja was slotted in to Smith's number four spot in the batting lineup.

Smith’s reason for shock late withdrawal revealed

Australian are confident Steve Smith will be fit to return for the Boxing Day Test after the star’s dramatic late withdrawal in Adelaide handed veteran Usman Khawaja a shock reprieve.