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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 …

The Ashes 2025-26 have been retained, the celebrated urn remains in Australian hands today. A clinical 3-0 lead has been forged in Adelaide over the visitors England. Yet, the jubilant mood ahead of the iconic Boxing Day Test match the MCG, starting on December 26, is tempered by a captain Pat Cummins‘ strategic caution. Cummins now faces a pivotal medical …

In a historic display of leadership and fast-bowling prowess, Australian captain Pat Cummins has achieved a monumental milestone during the Adelaide Test of Ashes 2025-26 series vs England. Pat Cummins equals Imran Khan’s legendary feat during 3rd Ashes 2025-26 Test vs England By spearheading Australia’s victory in the third Test at the Adelaide Oval on December 21, 2025, Cummins became …

The cricketing world stood still on December 22, 2025, when Jacob Duffy officially entered the pantheon of New Zealand greats by breaking a record that many believed was untouchable. NZ vs WI: Jacob Duffy surpasses the legacy of New Zealand great Sir Richard Hadlee By dismissing the final West Indian batter at Mount Maunganui during the 3rd and final Test, …

New Zealand have surged to second place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings after completing a commanding 2-0 home series victory over the West Indies. Black Caps tighten World Test Championship race behind leaders Australia The result has significantly tightened the race near the top of the table, with leaders Australia still out in front but the …

New Zealand completed a commanding victory over West Indies at the Bay Oval, delivering a ruthless all-round performance to wrap up the third Test in emphatic fashion. After piling on massive runs across both innings, the hosts unleashed their bowlers on a wearing fifth-day surface to dismiss the visitors cheaply and underline their dominance from start to finish. Batting masterclass …