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Australia ended up batting for just 34.3 overs on Day 2, being all out for 132 and thus setting England a target of 175 to chase and win their first Test of this year's Ashes (AP Photo)

'Short Tests are bad for business': Cricket Australia chief executive 'didn't sleep well' after 20-wicket Day 1 of Boxing Day Test

December 27, 2025 10:41 am

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg has suggested that the board may consider getting themselves involved in the pitch preparation to avoid the possibility of short Tests in the future.

England's Jamie Smith, left, is bowled by Australia's Scott Boland, right, during their Ashes cricket Test match at MCG on December 26. (AP Photo)

'Not off the cards’: Cricket Australia on MCG hosting day-night Boxing Day Test

December 26, 2025 9:57 pm

The Melbourne Cricket Ground has never hosted a men’s day-night Test and will host its first day-night pink ball test in the form of the 150th Anniversary Test between Australia and England in 2027

Pat Cummins took six wickets in the lone Test that he played in the Ashes. (AP Photo)

Ashes | ‘Cummins was almost going to go pick up his spikes’: Brett Lee on how Australian captain would've felt on seeing lively MCG pitch

December 26, 2025 7:44 pm

England pacer Josh Tongue took five wickets during Australia’s first innings as the hosts were bundled out for a total of 152. Australian pacer Michael Neser took 4 for 45 during his spell of 10 overs during the England innings.

England had only momentary relief from the avalanche of criticism that has come their way since an 82-run defeat in the third Ashes Test meant that they have lost the series once again to Australia. (Reuters Photo)

'They drew India who then got thumped by South Africa': Alastair Cook slams McCullum and Stokes for 'massive disconnect' with County cricket

December 26, 2025 5:18 pm

Alastair Cook said that the current England management have stopped rewarding good performances in County cricket with a place in the Test squad.

Australia vs England Ashes 4th Test Live Streaming Online: (AP Photo)

Australia vs England 4th Ashes Test Match: Date, Time, Squad, Pitch-Weather Report, Other Details

December 25, 2025 5:16 pm

Australia (AUS) vs England (ENG), 4th Ashes Test Match Date, Time, Squad, Venue, Pitch-Weather Report: The Indian Express gives all the details of Australia taking on England in the 4th Test of the Ashes.

Atherton said that having to drop Ollie Pope should be a sign for Brendon McCullum of his structure for England falling apart. (AP Photo)

‘No. 3 position carries special status’: Michael Atherton reacts to Ollie Pope’s omission from England’s playing XI for Boxing Day Test against Australia

December 25, 2025 4:26 pm

Michael Atherton felt that Ollie Pope had looked “insecure” at number three, adding that his omission from the side might make head coach Brendon McCullum think that everything was falling apart.

England cricket's managing director Rob Key has said that the board will investigate reports of players' conduct during the break (Reuters Photo)

'They are running a campaign against them': England find support in former Australia coach amid excessive drinking accusations during Ashes

December 24, 2025 12:51 pm

Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann said that he was there around the time that England were there and he saw that they were well-behaved and well-liked by the locals.