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Australia and England served up another absorbing chapter of Ashes theatre at the Sydney Cricket Ground as the fifth Test of the 2025-26 series rolled into a dramatic Day 2 under the pink-ball lights. On a surface offering just enough for the seamers but truer than earlier in the series, England rode a vintage Joe Root masterclass to post a …

Former England captain Alastair Cook has addressed growing speculation surrounding his potential involvement with the England Test team as a future head coach. With Brendon McCullum currently in charge, recent media discussions have linked Cook as a possible long-term successor. While the former opener confirmed that no formal approach has been made, he admitted that contributing to England cricket in …

England found stability through Joe Root and Harry Brook after a shaky start on a weather-disrupted opening day of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The pair combined for an unbroken 154-run stand for the fourth wicket, guiding England to 211 for 3 before bad light and rain forced an early close on Day 1. Persistent …

The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground witnessed scenes far removed from sporting rivalry on Day 1 of the final Ashes Test, as cricket paused to honour the victims and heroes of the December 14 Bondi terror attack. Before a single ball was bowled, nearly 40,000 fans, elite athletes, emergency responders, and survivors stood together in a deeply moving ceremony that turned …

The 2025-26 Ashes series reaches its emotional conclusion at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). While Australia have already retained the urn with a 3-1 lead, the final Test carries immense weight: England are hunting for a 3-2 ‘respectable’ finish after their stunning two-day win at the MCG, and the Australian cricketing public prepares to bid farewell to legendary opener Usman …

The finale of the Ashes 2025-26 series moves to the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) for the traditional New Year’s Test, beginning January 4, 2026. Following England‘s spirited four-wicket victory at the MCG, their first Test win in Australia since 2011, the visitors arrive in Sydney with momentum. However, they must contend with a typical Sydney summer forecast that threatens …

Ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Ashes 2025–26 at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith has opened up on the growing speculation around his international future. Speaking on the eve of the Sydney Test, Smith shared his thoughts regarding the potential retirement, insisting he is focused solely on the present rather than setting …

The fifth Ashes 2025-26 Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), commencing on January 4, 2026, serves as the grand finale to a high-octane series that Australia have already mathematically secured. Ashes 2025-26: The final clash between Australia and England  Leading 3–1, the hosts dominated the early stages in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide before a resilient England side snapped an …

As Australia prepare for the final chapter of the Ashes 2025–26 series, emotions are running high in the home camp with Usman Khawaja set to play his final international match. Ahead of the fifth Test at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, Australian captain Pat Cummins shared a heartfelt message for his longtime teammate, making a special request that perfectly captured …

England have announced a 12-man squad for the fifth and final Test of the Ashes 2025-26 against Australia, scheduled to be played at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 4 to 8. With the Ashes already decided in record time, England will be aiming to carry momentum from their morale-boosting Melbourne victory and end the tour on a …