EXPLAINED: 13 - The Real Truth

Bizarre decision to bat Brydon Carse at number three explained by Ben Stokes

Normal No 10 Carse was surprisingly thrust up the order to No 3 during England’s second innings – with limited effect

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025

‘Finally we’ve won one’: Stokes delighted by Ashes Test win but pitch was ‘not ideal’

Ben Stokes marked the end of England’s 15-year winless streak in Australia by sharing ‘a little hug’ and a few words of relief with Joe Root

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2025

England end 15-year losing streak in Australia with Ashes Test victory

England secured their first Test victory in Australia in 15 years, ending a long winless streak on Australian soil. Captain Ben Stokes and Joe Root, who had experienced many defeats there, shared “a little hug” and a moment of relief after the win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The match…

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025

England survive MCG mayhem to break Ashes drought in Australia with win in fourth Test

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett made a flying start as the tourists charged to a four-wicket win inside two days on a spicy pitch at the MCG

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2025

England end 15-year wait for Test win in Australia with wild two-day triumph

England ended a run of 16 defeats and two draws across four tours.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025

Stokes hails 'brave' England after drought-breaking win

Ben Stokes beamed with pride and a hint of relief after England's "courageous" victory in the fourth Ashes Test ended a 15-year drought in Australia.

AAP · Dec 27, 2025

England beat Australia by four wickets in chaotic Boxing Day Test – as it happened

England chase down 175-run target to claim drought-breaking Ashes victory in Australia on day two of the fourth Test at the MCG

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025

Watch: Ashes crowd honours Shane Warne with cap-tipping tribute

Watch the moment the Ashes crowd tips their caps in tribute to the late Shane Warne on Friday (26 December).

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025

Brief shades of Boxing Day 2010 but Australia’s 2025 bowling cohort were always in control

Given how parlous England’s batting has been, there was the strong chance that 152 for the home team in Melbourne presaged worse to come. So it turned out.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025

The Harry Brook innings that showed England’s muddled minds amid Ashes carnage

Brook played true to England’s values on a day where 20 wickets tumbled – would they have been better served sticking to their positive approach throughout the tour?

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025