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‘Toughest time as England captain’: Ben Stokes calls for empathy ahead of Boxing Day Ashes Test against Australia at Melbourne

December 25, 2025 11:50 am

Ben Stokes took over the captaincy in 2022 and said that he and his side have had a lot to cope with, and a bit of empathy would be helpful.

Steve Smith hints at no specialist spinner for Boxing Day Test: 'We’re playing on at present are certainly more seam-friendly than spin-friendly'

December 25, 2025 11:33 am

“It’s a tricky one. You’ve just got to play what surface you’re presented with, and this one out here looks like it’s going to offer a fair bit of assistance for the seam bowlers,” said Smith.

Pat Cummins ruled out of Ashes, Nathan Lyon to miss Boxing Day Test against England

December 23, 2025 12:00 pm

Pat Cummins had hinted after the win in the third Test at Adelaide that he could miss the Boxing Day Test, with a decision on his involvement in the New Year’s Test in Sydney meant to be taken later.

Ashes: England to probe reports of excessive drinking in Queensland

December 23, 2025 11:47 am

ECB’s managing director Rob Key says the board will look into reports after it emerged a few players were drinking for six days before the start of the third Test at Adelaide

'Of all the away Ashes defeats this century, this one is lamest': Former England players, journalists slam players and management for losing urn after 11 days

December 22, 2025 6:01 pm

With Australia retaining the Ashes in just 11 days and two Tests to go, there was plenty of criticism for England to cope with, in particular Ben Stokes and Brendon McCulllum.

Nasser Hussain on Snicko controversy at Ashes: ‘Everyone has lost faith with the system’

December 18, 2025 3:26 pm

Before he started criticising the Snicko, Nasser Hussain did point out that England’s situation in the Ashes series is not primarily due to the Snicko system.

'Snicko needs to be sacked... worst technology': Mitchell Starc lashes out at tech after Jamie Smith incident in Ashes

December 18, 2025 3:28 pm

England wicket-keeper batter Jamie Smith got a lifeline in the 44th over leaving Australians fuming. Two overs later, he was given out by Snicko, leaving him angry as he walked off.

Watch: Jamie Smith at centre of two Snicko controversies on Day 2 of Australia vs England Ashes Test at Adelaide

December 18, 2025 12:47 pm

The Snicko was in the spotlight again on Day 2 of the third Australia-England Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval with two decisions involving England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith

Rifle-carrying police, flag at half-mast: Bondi terror tragedy leaves a shadow on Ashes Test cricket at Adelaide

December 17, 2025 10:48 am

Singer-songwriter Williamson led an emotional tribute that nearly moved Nathan Lyon to tears

‘Dizzy, nausea’: Why Steve Smith made a shock withdrawal on morning of Adelaide Test against England

December 17, 2025 9:46 am

The late withdrawal allowed Usman Khawaja a rare opportunity to play in the series, which he has grabbed with both hands, leading Australia on a tricky day’s play thus far.

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