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 leads the charge as England skittle Australia for 152 runs Tongue finished with five for 45. 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
Records left in the Ashes as bowlers blitz Boxing Day The MCG pitch has turned into a minefield as a record 20 wickets tumbled on Boxing Day as Australia's pacemen inflicted new pain on beleaguered England. AAP · Dec 25, 2025
Pace aces to spearhead Australia's Boxing Day Test Australia's bid for an Ashes whitewash will resume at the MCG on Boxing Day without a spinner after they elected not to pick a replacement for Nathan Lyon. AAP · Dec 25, 2025
Australia's bold call to leave spinner out for MCG Test Australia will go in with a pace-heavy XI for the Boxing Day Test after opting to leave out Nathan Lyon's replacement, Todd Murphy, to face England at the MCG. AAP · Dec 24, 2025
Five big Boxing Day Ashes Tests: Botham, Pietersen and Warne Opening salvos before a huge MCG crowd are often among the most memorable meetings between Australia and England – here are five crackers The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025
Australia considering pace onslaught for MCG Test Cameron Green's spot for Boxing Day could be in jeopardy, with Australia considering using four pacemen at the MCG to further rattle demoralised England. AAP · Dec 23, 2025
Steve Smith captains Australia in Boxing Day Test as Pat Cummins plays no further part in Ashes Fast bowler takes precautionary decision after back problems Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025
Pat Cummins out of rest of Ashes series as Australia make two changes for MCG Test Australia coach Andrew McDonald has revealed the extreme risk selectors took with captain Pat Cummins, who starred in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide The Guardian - AU · Dec 23, 2025
For first time in 15 summers, Australia need a spinner The last time Australia entered a home Test with a frontline spinner other than Nathan Lyon, Michael Beer was the surprise selection. Another big call looms. AAP · Dec 22, 2025
RonBall trumps BazBall as Aussies retain the Ashes Australia's players have celebrated with Test greats and declared they want to clean sweep England 5-0, after retaining the Ashes with victory in Adelaide. AAP · Dec 21, 2025
Dominant Australia defeat England in third Test to retain Ashes – as it happened Australia win by 82 runs as England fall short of record run chase in Adelaide The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2025
Pat Cummins is in rare air as an Ashes captain. Can his Dad’s Army go around again? Captain has achieved an Ashes feat that few others have but he’s still missing an outright win in England The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025
The Guardian - UK · 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
Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2025 Lorraine Kelly shares update on mother’s health after cutting TV hours to care for her The broadcaster has spent much of the past two years caring for her mother, Anne, who lives with nephrotic syndrome
AAP · Dec 19, 2025 Head is open to all possibilities after Ashes series Travis Head believes his move to opener helps the rest of the top order. After two centuries in the Ashes, it's hard to see him moving out of the role.
AAP · Dec 19, 2025 Ashes look secure, but what is Australia's best XI? Australia began the summer with great uncertainty over their best Test XI, and they could wrap up the Ashes urn no closer to finding the answers.
AAP · Dec 17, 2025 Veteran Khawaja gives selectors another headache Usman Khawaja has now been dropped eight times in Test cricket, but his 82 in Adelaide has again proven he is not ready to quit the arena just yet.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025 Khawaja and Carey rise up to fill the gaps as England squander Australia’s gifts With Steve Smith missing, the hosts shifted the Ashes pack and came up trumps amid all the discombobulation
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 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 Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Usman Khawaja defies cricketing obituaries to seize unexpected chance in third Ashes Test Khawaja, who turns 39 years old on day two of the Adelaide Test, wasn’t initially selected but stepped up when Steve Smith was forced to withdraw
AAP · Dec 17, 2025 Carey hits fresh heights with classy ton against Poms Alex Carey is Australia's leading Test run-scorer this year after posting a classy century against England in the third Test in Adelaide.
AAP · Dec 17, 2025 Vertigo bouts return but Smith hopeful for Melbourne Steve Smith's on-again off-again battles with vertigo have cost him playing in the third Ashes Test, but Australia are confident he will return in Melbourne.