Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test, leaving Australia's pace bowling seriously depleted for the series opener against England in Perth.

Hazlewood had initially been cleared after suffering a hamstring problem playing for New South Wales on Wednesday, but further scans have revealed a muscle strain.

The Ashes: Josh Hazlewood Ruled Out Of First Test With Hamstring Injury

The 4th edition of the India-Australia joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND-2025, has officially begun at Irwin Barracks in Perth, Australia. Running from October 13 to 26, the exercise focuses on counter-terrorism operations in urban and semi-urban environments and aims to strengthen interoperability between the two nations’ armies. Featuring realistic United Nations peacekeeping scenarios, AUSTRAHIND 2025 highlights the growing strategic partnership and military cooperation between India and Australia. Watch the full video for key highlights and insights.

India-Australia Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 Begins in Perth

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are among the first batch of Indian players who landed in Perth, Western Australia.

IND vs AUS 2025: Team India lands in Perth for first ODI after multiple delays - WATCH

Perth's ultra-tight property market is being squeezed even further by cash buyers snapping up properties without seeing them. Watch for more details!

Perth Seeks Foreign Builders Amid Housing Crisis

With Border-Gavaskar Trophy just around the corner, a spicy and lively pitch awaits India at Perth, the venue of the first Test, which starts November 22. Usually, the Gabba in Brisbane hosts the opening game of the Australian summer, but Cricket Australia has decided to go with Perth this time.

BGT 2024-25: 'This is Australia...,' Perth curator warns India of lively pitch for 1st Test

India is set to tour Australia for the next edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year, with the tour to kickoff in late November. Perth, which didn't get a single game during the last edition in 2020/21, is likely to host the first Test.

BG Trophy 2024/25: India tour of Australia to commence in late November, Perth likely to host 1st Test

Nathan Lyon has become the eighth bowler, fourth spinner overall and the third Australian to enter the 500 Test wickets club as Aussies hammer Pakistan by 360 runs in the first Test in Perth.

Nathan Lyon joins 500 Test wickets club as Australia crush Pakistan in Perth

A massive sperm whale that had stranded off a popular beach near Perth, Western Australia, died Tuesday (Dec 12). The 15-metre (49-feet) long whale died after it swam off the sandbank into open water.

Watch: Massive sperm whale that was stranded off Perth coast has died

Singapore’s air force and emergency services were deployed on Thursday (Oct 12) to escort a flight operated by budget carrier Scoot back to the city-state’s Changi Airport after it received a bomb threat, said the airline in a statement.

Fighter jets scramble to escort Perth-bound flight to Singapore after bomb threat

The video of an American tourist fighting with a 'naughty' kangaroo at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia is doing rounds on social media. The footage of the scuffle, filmed by the man's daughter, shows him smiling nervously as a few hits get exchanged between both sides.

Watch | Fight the fight! American tourist, kangaroo engage in scuffle at Australian zoo

An urgent search is underway in Western Australia after a tiny capsule containing the radioactive substance called Caesium-137 went missing. Authorities said that the capsule of radioactive Caesium-137 which is used in mining was lost while on its travel route to Perth, the state's capital.

Radiation alert in Australia after Caesium-137 capsule goes missing, here's HOW it can hurt you

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting was taken to the hospital on December 2, after he suffered a health scare. He was in the commentary box in Perth. The 47-year-old is now safe, according to the reports. Ponting was commentating on Australia's test against West Indies.

WION Dispatch: Ricky Ponting taken to hospital; ex-Australia captain hospitalised after health scare

Australia have so far dominated the first Test versus West Indies in Perth. Opting to bat first, Pat Cummins-led Australia rode on Marnus Labuschagne's 204 and Steve Smith's unbeaten 200, and the hosts posted a mammoth 598-4 decl.

Run machine Steve Smith equals Don Bradman's tally with splendid knock in Australia-West Indies Test

After India's loss to South Africa in their Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup, in Australia, a huge controversy broke out. A housekeeping staff member at the Crown in Perth shared a video of Virat Kohli's room and shared it on social media.

'Nobody should be....': Sunil Gavaskar left disappointed by Virat Kohli hotel room incident in Perth

Australia and England locked horns in a three-match T20I series, in Australia, last week. It was an important bilateral series with the main draw of the T20 World Cup set to kick off on October 22.

'Well, yeah, I did': Matthew Wade accepts blame for obstructing play during Australia-England T20I

In the run-up to the T20 World Cup in Australia, which commences on October 16, England and Aaron Finch & Co. locked horns in the first of the three-match T20I series at Perth on Sunday (October 9).

Matthew Wade blocks Mark Wood from taking a catch in Perth T20I, Buttler explains why he didn't appeal

Australia captain Aaron Finch has been reprimanded for an on-field audible obscenity incident which took place during the first of the three-match T20I series against England in Perth on Sunday (October 09).

Aus vs Eng, Perth T20I: Aussie captain Aaron Finch reprimanded for on-field audible obscenity in series opener

Rohit Sharma-led India arrived in Australia early this month, for the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2022 edition. India will start their campaign versus Pakistan on October 23 at the iconic MCG, Melbourne.

'Wish I could walk into Dravid's shoes': Ashwin on chances of Kohli missing both warm-up games in Perth

Leadership contest continues in the United Kingdom as contenders Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss prepare for their next hustings event in Perth, Scotland. In a bid to woo conservatives there Sunak and Truss have openly expressed their opposition to a second Scottish referendum.

Tory Leadership Race: Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak aim to woo Scottish conservatives at Perth hustings

The Australian state of Tasmania will submit a pitch to the country's cricket board on Wednesday to have the fifth Ashes Test relocated to Hobart from Perth. The Ashes finale is scheduled for January 14 at Perth Stadium but the fixture remains in doubt due to Western Australia (WA) state's strict COVID-19 policies.

Tasmania to submit pitch to country's cricket board to swipe Ashes Test from Perth

In a heartwarming video, two motorists were seen guiding a black swan and her cygnet across a busy freeway in Perth, Australia. The swans were stuck inside the Kwinana Freeway on Narrows Bridge.

Two motorists guide a black swan and her cygnet across a busy freeway in Australia's Perth

Thousands protested in Australia's Perth on Sunday, kicking off a nationwide campaign for gender equality. The movement has started after there were allegations of sexual assault by members of the parliaments.

Australia: Thousands protest for gender equality in Perth

A massive effort by firefighters in Australia's Perth brought large bushfire near Perth under control. However, strong winds are still a challenge. The fire at Perth Hills destroyed at least 81 homes.

Firefighters bring Perth bushfire under control, but danger remains

Australia's Mitchell Marsh, who recently made a return from injury, smashed eight sixes as Perth Scorchers posted a mammoth score to beat Brisbane Heat in Big Bash League.

Big Bash League: Mitchell Marsh's 93 off 41 help Perth Scorchers beat Brisbane Heat

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