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 seal first win in Australia for 15 years to avoid Ashes whitewash England chase down 175 to win by four wickets inside two days in Melbourne Evening Standard · 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
England embark on exhilarating run-chase for victory in Boxing Day Test A second two-day finish of the series was on the menu in Melbourne, with England 77 for two in pursuit of 175 at the tea break. The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025
England’s bowlers strike as wickets continue to tumble at the MCG At the break Australia’s lead stood at 140. The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025
England reeling as 20 wickets tumble on chaotic first day of fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne England bowled out for 110 as Australia hold second-innings lead of 46 after almost farcical day at the MCG Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2025
England’s Ashes chaos continues as 20 wickets tumble in farcical start to Boxing Day Test Australia secured a first-innings lead despite being bowled out for 152 at the MCG The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025
Josh Tongue takes three wickets as England claim early Boxing Day advantage Tongue dismissed Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and captain Steve Smith. The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025
Australia retain Ashes as England suffer crushing series defeat England lose third Test by 82 runs as tour crumbles in record-equalling time Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025
Starc breaks England hearts again as Australia retain the Ashes in tense third Test Will Jacks, Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse resisted but Australia won the Adelaide Test by 82 runs to take an unassailable 3-0 Ashes lead The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025
Travis Head scores second century of Ashes series to crush England hopes of remarkable comeback England are now battling to avoid an unwanted record following a difficult third day of the Test series Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025
Travis Head piles more misery on England as Australia edge closer to Ashes win Head struck a match-winning hundred in the first Test and another vital ton put his side in sight of an unassailable 3-0 lead The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025 Jofra Archer steps up to show his true value lies beyond pundits’ stereotypes Two high-class spells on day one at Adelaide, while colleagues faltered, proved how misunderstood the England fast bowler is
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025 Usman Khawaja capitalises on unexpected Australia comeback as England battle hard to stay in Ashes Test Usman Khawaja was a late replacement for Steve Smith on day one of the third Ashes Test
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025 Alex Carey’s sparkling Ashes century steadies Australia after England strike early in heat The hosts edged the opening day in Adelaide but England could be positive after a standout spell from Jofra Archer, who took 3-29 in Australia’s 326-8
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Jofra Archer impresses but Alex Carey ensures Australia stay strong in Adelaide Australia ended the opening day of the third Test on 326-8 after winning the toss
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025 England face daunting task as Ashes series resumes in shadow of tragedy Sunday’s events in Bondi have stunned Australia and the watching world before a third Test that could be a decisive one for this England team’s legacy
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2025 England need to be introduced to concept of consequences after Ashes flops Two-nil down in the series, the players and coaches will need to realise they are not immune if the team’s fortunes do not change in Adelaide.
AAP · Dec 14, 2025 Green likely to stand his ground and hook in Adelaide Cameron Green was bowled backing away and trying to hit through the offside in Brisbane, but says Adelaide's dimensions are likely to have him hooking again.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 The four changes England must consider to revive Ashes hopes Needing to win all three remaining Tests to win back the Ashes, will England make changes in Adelaide?
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2025 Archer’s pillow shot becomes awkward symbol of England’s Ashes nightmare Jofra Archer’s creature comforts emblematic of a touring England side seen as paying the price for taking a laid-back approach
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025 England feel sting of familiar Ashes pain on day of missed chances in Brisbane Ben Stokes’ side dropped five catches as Australia blazed into a lead of 44 with four wickets remaining
The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025 Wayward England pace attack fumble their golden chance to strike with new ball So good in the first innings in Perth, England’s bowlers were dismal in the opening session on day two to let Australia off the hook