INSANE: 9 - The Real Truth

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

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

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

Jofra Archer ruled out of remaining Ashes Tests in two England changes for Melbourne

Jofra Archer has taken nine wickets in the opening three Tests of the series and shone with the bat, but Ben Stokes’s England will be without him in Melbourne and Sydney

The Independent 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

Australia captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon ruled out of rest of Ashes

Cummins is being rested after his decisive role in the third Test while Lyon is out with a hamstring injury

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

Rob Key to investigate England’s ‘stag do’ drinking habits on Noosa mid-Ashes break

Rob Key has defended England’s mid-tour break in Noosa but confirmed he will look into reports of excessive drinking by players in between the second and third Ashes Tests

The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025

How MCG will look to recreate Boxing Day Test 'epic'

Replicating one of the best Tests in Australia this century will be tough to do, but Melbourne Cricket Club curator Matt Page is up for the challenge.

AAP · Dec 23, 2025