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January 8, 2026 10:07 AM

Australia get over the line in Sydney for 4-1 Ashes triumph

Australia had a few nervous moments but safely chased down their 160-run victory target before tea on the final day of the fifth Ashes test on Thursday for a five-wicket victory and a 4-1 series triumph. Seamer Josh Tongue led England's battling rearguard with 3-42 but Alex Carey got Australia across the line with a four through the covers in mid afternoon in the company of Cameron Green. "It's nice to finish on a high note," said stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith. "We know the importanc...

January 6, 2026 12:25 PM

Ashes: Steve Smith moves up in record books with 37th Test ton

Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith notched his 37th Test century on Day 3 of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), climbing further up the record books on Tuesday. Smith brought up his hundred by running three off a shot to fine leg off Jacob Bethell, prompting rapturous applause from the SCG crowd. The milestone came at a venue that has long been a happy hunting ground for the right-hander, who removed his helmet, raised his bat and acknowledged the cheers,...

January 5, 2026 10:01 AM

England all out for 384 after Root ton in fifth Ashes test

England were dismissed for 384 in their first innings to bring up tea on the second day of the fifth Ashes test at Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday. Joe Root hit his second century of the series and had made 160 when he was finally caught and bowled by Michael Neser (4-60). It was Root's 41st test hundred but only second in Australia after his century in the second test in Brisbane. England resumed on 211-3 at a sun-bathed SCG with no sign of the stormy weather that washed out the final sess...

January 1, 2026 11:22 AM

Ashes: Murphy hints at Australia opting for all-pace attack in Sydney, says ‘there’s a bit of grass’ at SCG

Australia off-spinner Todd Murphy admitted that, although his eyesight isn’t great, he could see the SCG pitch looked very green three days before the fifth Test, once again raising questions about the role of spinners in this Ashes series. Murphy, 25, is in contention to play his first Test in Australia after featuring in seven matches overseas. However, there is no certainty he will be selected for Sydney, a ground usually friendly to spin, especially after he was left out of the Melbourne ...

December 15, 2025 11:52 AM

Australia’s Khawaja fit for third Ashes test, unfazed by future talk

Australia's Usman Khawaja has declared himself fit for the third Ashes test against England next week, brushing aside speculation about his future and saying he will keep playing as long as he is valued by the team. The left-handed batter, who will turn 39 during the Adelaide test which starts on Wednesday, missed the pink-ball encounter against England due to a back problem, and was also unable to open in either of the innings in Perth last month. “I could have retired two years ago, or a...

November 24, 2025 10:12 AM

Keep the faith: Head coach McCullum urges fans as England plot Ashes comeback

England coach Brendon McCullum has urged fans to keep faith despite a disastrous start to their Ashes campaign, with hosts Australia clinching an eight-wicket win in Perth on the second day of the first test. “Bazball”, an attacking batting strategy backed by McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, has faced stinging criticism after England batters fared poorly in the shortest Ashes test by overs bowled to deliver a result since 1888. “Keep the faith. Sometimes we get beaten and it looks pr...

November 21, 2025 4:33 PM

Mayhem in Perth as 19 wickets crash on Ashes opening day; Stokes leads England’s recovery

Australia trailed England by 49 runs on 123-9 at the end of an extraordinary opening day of the Ashes series on Friday at Perth Stadium, where bowlers had very much the upper hand and a remarkable 19 wickets fell. Mitchell Starc, spearheading the home attack in the absence of the injured Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, took a career-best 7-58 as Australia dismissed the tourists for 172 before tea. The large visiting contingent in the crowd of 51,531 were soon in full voice, however, as England...

October 15, 2025 11:34 AM

Australia’s team is their worst since 2010-11 Ashes, says England’s Stuart Broad

Australia are heading into the Ashes with their worst team in over a decade and all the pressure will be on the hosts when the five-match series begins next month, former England bowler Stuart Broad said. England last won the Ashes in 2015 and have not won in Australia since 2011, with Australia winning their last three home series 5-0, 4-0 and 4-0. Australia will once again be favourites, but they have suffered a significant setback with captain Pat Cummins saying on Monday that he was more l...

September 9, 2025 11:56 AM

Ashes hopes brighten for England as Stokes and Wood make return

England test captain Ben Stokes has resumed training and fast bowler Mark Wood is in line to return to action next week in a major boost to England's preparations for the Ashes series in Australia later this year. Stokes missed the fifth and final test against India at the Oval having hurt his shoulder in the previous match at Old Trafford in July. Durham head coach Ryan Campbell said the 34-year-old had started batting in the nets and that he had no doubts about the all-rounder's availability...