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Ben Stokes calls for players to put team first as England seek Sydney win

A 3-2 series loss is the best the tourists can hope to salvage at the SCG

The Independent UK · Jan 3

Green's place in fifth Test team under the microscope

Australian allrounder Cameron Green has found himself under the microscope amid a tough Ashes series with the bat.

AAP · Jan 3

Police to carry long-arm rifles at final Ashes Test in Sydney amid heightened security after Bondi attack

Decision to carry the weapons at SCG not due to active or imminent threat but ‘to help the public feel safe’, NSW police chief says

The Guardian - AU · Jan 2

Aussie spinner likely to earn recall for SCG Test

After being left out for the pace barrage of the two-day MCG Test, Todd Murphy is likely to be recalled for Australia's Ashes finale at the SCG.

AAP · Dec 29, 2025

Australia coach Andrew McDonald says Ashes ‘done’ ahead of SCG Test

The teams reconvene for the final time at the SCG on Sunday with the hosts seeking an emphatic 4-1 win.

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025

Matthew Potts poised to play in fifth Ashes Test after England rule out Gus Atkinson

Tourists expected to pick fast bowler in XI for series finale at SCG, while the Cricket Australia boss is confident of a ‘good wicket’ in Sydney

The Guardian - AU · Dec 29, 2025

Khawaja guaranteed for SCG, future unclear after that

Usman Khawaja will play in the Ashes finale at the SCG, but Australian coach Andrew McDonald remains in the dark about the 39-year-old's future beyond that.

AAP · Dec 29, 2025

Australia allrounder released from squad to play BBL

Australia allrounder Beau Webster and reserve batter Josh Inglis have been released from the Ashes squad to play in the BBL ahead of the SCG Test.

AAP · Dec 28, 2025

Australia's shaky batters face SCG selection scrutiny

Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green all face selection pressure following double failures in Australia's jarring loss at the MCG.

AAP · Dec 27, 2025

Strikers pull off last-over upset win over Sixers

Jamie Overton was the key man at the death as the Adelaide Strikers stunned perennial heavyweights the Sydney Sixers at the SCG.

AAP · Dec 17, 2025