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The Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium (MCG) has turned into a statistical embarrassment for Australia, with the hosts registering one of their worst collective batting performances in more than a century of Test cricket. On a pitch that proved brutally difficult for batting, Australia managed scores of just 152 and 132 against England, producing their third-lowest match …

Australian fast bowler Scott Boland, who emerged as one of the chief architects of India’s downfall during the most recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has opened up about the toughest batting challenge he has faced in his Test career. Speaking ahead of the high-profile Boxing Day Ashes 2025-26 Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Boland reflected on the batter who …

Australia vs England locked horns in the 4th Test of the Ashes 2025-26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2025, with England winning the toss and bowling first. Australia managed 152 all out in 45.2 overs, skittled by England’s pace attack led by Josh Tongue‘s 5/45, before slumping to 110 in 2nd innings, visitors now trail by 38 …

The first day of the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) saw fast bowlers dominate as 20 wickets fell in a thrilling contest. England’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss paid off handsomely, with Josh Tongue leading the way by claiming five wickets and dismantling Australia’s top order. Despite brief resistance …

England struck a decisive early blow on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test as Josh Tongue produced a moment of magic to dismiss Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith at the MCG. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, Ben Stokes’ decision paid instant dividends with England’s pace attack exploiting helpful conditions. Australia struggled to settle at the crease …

Australia vs England, 4th Ashes Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground sets the stage for high drama on Boxing Day, December 26, 2025. With Australia leading the 2025-26 Ashes series 3-0 after dominant wins in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide, the Boxing Day clash offers England a chance to salvage pride despite the urn already retained by the hosts. Both teams face …

The 2025/26 Ashes have been retained by Australia in record-breaking fashion, but the Boxing Day Test at the MCG remains the crown jewel of the cricket calendar. While the urn is staying in Australia after a dominant 3-0 start, pride, World Test Championship points, and individual careers are very much on the line as 90,000+ fans descend on Melbourne. Australia …

England captain Ben Stokes has struck a defiant tone in the face of mounting off-field scrutiny, choosing to shield his squad rather than fuel the growing drinking culture narrative. Following a controversial mid-series break in Noosa that sparked debate over professionalism, Stokes made his priorities clear ahead of the high-stakes Boxing Day Test. With England already 3-0 down and the …

The Ashes 2025-26 intensifies with the fourth Test between Australia and England set for December 26 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, where England trails 3-0 after defeats in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Captain Ben Stokes‘ side faces a must-win scenario to avoid a whitewash, with the MCG expected to host record crowds on a pitch curator Matt Page has …

The aggressive and high-octane ‘Bazball’ era of England cricket has officially hit a wall, following a devastating 3-0 Ashes series defeat that saw Australia retain the urn in just 11 days of play. In the wake of this humiliation, legendary opener Sir Geoffrey Boycott has emerged as the loudest voice calling for an immediate and total overhaul of the team’s …