Jake Weatherald
Jake Weatherald is an Australian cricketer known for his explosive batting style and versatility as an opener. He has made a name for himself in domestic cricket, particularly in the Sheffield Shield for South Australia, where his performances have drawn attention from national selectors. Recently, he was mentioned in the context of the upcoming Ashes series, as selectors are closely monitoring his progress and form as they finalize the squad for the first Test.
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Jake Weatherald earned the Test opener spot this summer while Matt Renshaw has scored three centuries for Queensland this season.
The next Ashes series is only 18 months away. Here’s what Australia must do to win again
Australia· 2026-01-11
Jake Weatherald glanced into the wicketkeeper’s gloves.
Breathless and borderline ridiculous collapses pour more infamy on England in fourth Test against Australia at the MCGAustralia· 2025-12-26
Jake Weatherald's partnership with Travis Head impressed the selectors.
Australia names Todd Murphy in Boxing Day Test squad as Cameron Green’s place comes into doubtAustralia· 2025-12-24
Jake Weatherald made a vital 72 in Brisbane amid more meagre returns.
The Ashes 2025-26 stats: How England lost the series to Australia in five charts
United Kingdom· 2025-12-23
Jake Weatherald celebrated Australia’s Ashes win.
Australia celebrate series win over England with ‘Ronball’ T-shirtsAustralia· 2025-12-21
Jake Weatherald was wrongly given lbw to Brydon Carse during the match.
The Christmas Part of Travis Head and Australia buries the Ashes tour of Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Jofra Archer and EnglandAustralia· 2025-12-19
Jake Weatherald’s difficult match continued when he was trapped lbw by Brydon Carse.
England facing record chase to keep Ashes alive as Travis Head creates history with brilliant centuryAustralia· 2025-12-19
Jake Weatherald was dismissed by Archer, marking his third wicket in four innings.
Jofra Archer leads England’s revival at Adelaide OvalAustralia· 2025-12-17
Jake Weatherald will open the batting alongside Travis Head.
Australia v England cricket scores, results, start time, wickets, teams, how to watchAustralia· 2025-12-16Jake Weatherald has been performing well in the absence of Usman Khawaja.
The Ashes: England to train in Adelaide after Noosa breakUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-13
Jake Weatherald partnered Travis Head at the top in the run chase.
Clarke has doubts over Khawaja returning to Test side
Guyana· 2025-12-12
Jake Weatherald is part of the new opening partnership intact for the upcoming Test.
The Ashes: Mark Wood ruled of England squad, Matthew Fisher called upUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-09
Matthew Hayden was impressed by the skills of two-Test opener Jake Weatherald.
Jofra Archer accused of false bravado after clash with Steve Smith at end of Gabba TestAustralia· 2025-12-08
Jake Weatherald contributed to the Australian innings before Starc came to bat.
A relentless Mitchell Starc turns the Gabba into an Ashes Death Star for Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Brendon McCullum and the England side against AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-06
Jake Weatherald, in only his second Test, slammed 12 fours and a six in a punchy knock before being trapped leg before wicket by Jofra Archer.
Australia take lead on Ashes day 2
Taiwan· 2025-12-06
Jake Weatherald got Australia off to a flyer, putting on a 77-run stand.
Australian bowler Jhye Richardson issues timely reminder of his Test credentialsAustralia· 2025-12-05
Jake Weatherald is being recognized as a potential opener for Australia in cricket.
Early forecast suggests Australia may have finally found an opener in Jake Weatherald to pick up where David Warner left offAustralia· 2025-12-05
Jake Weatherald is mentioned as a potential opening option alongside Kellaway.
Victorian opener Campbell Kellaway impresses against Mitchell Starc and England LionsAustralia· 2025-11-30
Head demonstrated that aggression and common sense need not be mutually exclusive; Starc reminded everyone he remains the most dangerous left-arm quick on the planet when in this form.
Greg Chappell says England need to find a way to beat Australia in second Test in Brisbane, no matter howAustralia· 2025-11-25
Jake Weatherald, a debutant, went on the attack but was dismissed for 23 runs.
Head powers Australia to win in Ashes openerTaiwan· 2025-11-23
Jake Weatherald had a brutal introduction to Test cricket, going for a second-ball duck.
Wickets tumble on first day of first Ashes TestTaiwan· 2025-11-23Jake Weatherald reveals what Ben Stokes said to him before match-winning stand with Travis Head.
Australian opener Jake Weatherald reveals what Ben Stokes said to him before match-winning stand with Travis HeadAustralia· 2025-11-23Jake Weatherald was floored by Jofra Archer while being dismissed lbw.
The Ashes 2025-26: Australia's Steve Smith falters after the hype of facing EnglandUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-21
Jake Weatherald was dismissed for a second-ball duck in his maiden Test innings.
Australia crumble in shambolic fashion as 19 wickets fall on chaotic first day of seriesAustralia· 2025-11-21The latest candidate is left-hander Jake Weatherald, the leading run-scorer in the Sheffield Shield last season but with no experience of the Test cauldron.
Ashes live updates: Australia v England first test, Perth
New Zealand· 2025-11-21
Jake Weatherald is the latest attempt to fill David Warner's shoes.
The Ashes 2025: Ben Stokes' England prepare for their ultimate testUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-20
Jake Weatherald is set to debut for Australia.
Jake Weatherald, Brendan Doggett to debut for AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-20Jake Weatherald is involved in a selection battle for the Perth Test.
Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster in awkward selection battle for Perth TestAustralia· 2025-11-17
Jake Weatherald, who is in line for a Test debut on Friday.
Sam Konstas plays under 21 match on same day at Test team flies to Perth for Ashes opener against EnglandAustralia· 2025-11-16
Jake Weatherald is being considered for a debut as an opener for Australia.
The Ashes: James Anderson says Australia are favourites despite "weakest" team in 15 yearsUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-14