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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rory Dollard

MYSTERIOUS: England s bowlers strike as wickets continue to tumble at the mcg - What They Never Told You

England�s Josh Tongue (left) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia’s Usman Khawaja (Robbie Stephenson/PA) - (PA Wire)

Wickets continued to fall at a frantic pace in the Boxing Day Test, with England reducing Australia’s second innings to 98 for six on a venomous pitch at the MCG.

After both teams were bowled out on day one, the tourists got on a roll again to make it 26 wickets in four sessions.

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