Chaos reigned in front of a record Ashes crowd as Australia got the better of England in Boxing Day madness at the MCG. Any sense that Melbourne’s unassailable 3-0 lead would turn Melbourne’s big match into a lame duck event was dispelled as 94,199 fans poured through the gates, the most this famous ground has […]
England captain Ben Stokes has put a protective arm around his beleaguered side and pledged his support for under-fire opener Ben Duckett. The tourists have already surrendered the urn after a 3-0 defeat and their build-up to the Boxing Day Test has been plagued by reports of excessive drinking during their mid-series trip to Noosa. […]
Australian head coach Andrew McDonald has suggested next week’s New Year’s Test in Sydney feels like a minor event, saying: “The Ashes were done at 3-0”. The Baggy Greens claimed a series win within 11 days of wins in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide, but saw their hopes of a 5-0 whitewash vanish as the tourists […]
England’s demoralizing Ashes tour reached a new low when their series player, Jofra Archer, was ruled out due to the latest in a long line of injuries. Archer will not feature in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne or the New Year’s match in Sydney after being diagnosed with a left side strain. The 30-year-old […]
As the 2025-26 Ashes series nears its end, conversations about legacies and farewells are surfacing. Former Australian speedster Brett Lee has added fuel to the debate by suggesting the final Test in Sydney could be the perfect stage for it Usman Khawaja say goodbye to international cricket. With Australia eyeing a dominant finish in the […]
England achieved a stunning four-wicket victory Australia in the fourth axle test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), but the result was quickly overshadowed by fierce criticism on the pitch after the match ended midway through Day 2. A total of 36 wickets fell over two days with neither side achieving an innings score of […]
Australian fast bowler Scott Bolandwho emerged as one of the main architects of India’s demise during the most recent Border Gavaskar Trophyhas opened up about the toughest batting challenge he has faced in his Test career. Speaking before the high-profile Test on Boxing Day in 2025-26 in return for England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, […]
England struck a decisive early blow Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test as Josh Tong produced a moment of magic to sack Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith at the MCG. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, Ben Stokes’ The decision paid immediate dividends, with England’s pace attack taking advantage of favorable conditions. […]
Cameron Green‘s innings came to an abrupt halt when he was bowled out after a brilliant direct hit from Brydon Carse on day 1 of Boxing Day Test match between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Brydon Carse hits bull’s eye by dismissing Cameron Green on Day 1 of Boxing Day Test match […]
Australian vice-captain Steve Smith has been cleared to play in the iconic Boxing Day Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne, starting on December 26. Steve Smith also opened up about a “weird” episode of vestibular dysfunction that threatened and worsened his return during training in Adelaide. Australia’s batting force suffered […]