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  'Too much in favour of bowlers': MCG pitch for 4th Test gets 'unsatisfactory' rating

  Cricket | December 29, 2025 14:15 IST

  The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England has got an unsatisfactory rating from match referee Jeff Crowe. He stated that the conditions were too much in favour of the bowlers, with no batter reaching a half-century.

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  MCG curator 'shocked' after Boxing Day Ashes Test ends in two days, all eyes now on Sydney pitch

  Cricket | December 28, 2025 14:12 IST

  The fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England ended in just two days. This has led to the MCG pitch coming under the scanner and the curator Matt Page has admitted that he was stunned and shocked to see the Test match end so early.

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  CA CEO loses sleep as Cricket Australia stares yet massive loss with 4th Test ending inside 2 days

  Cricket | December 27, 2025 14:55 IST

  The fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England ended inside two days today as the visitors ended their 15-year winning drought down under. However, Cricket Australia is worried about the financial losses as a Test finished within two days for the second time in four Tests of the series.

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  Steve Smith criticises MCG pitch for Boxing Day Test after loss to England

  Cricket | December 27, 2025 12:59 IST

  England defeated Australia inside two days in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to end the 15-year win drought down under. Meanwhile, Steve Smith has criticised the pitch on offer at the MCG stating that it was heavily in favour of the bowlers.

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  Australia register embarrassing record after 97 years in Test cricket at MCG

  Cricket | December 27, 2025 9:19 IST

  The ongoing Boxing Day Test in the Ashes is receiving immense scrutiny as the game is set to end on the second day itself at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). No team managed to cross the 200-run mark as England have been set a target of 175 runs to win the Test.

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  First time in 116 years! England, Australia get bowled out on opening day as 20 wickets fall at MCG

  Cricket | December 26, 2025 13:18 IST

  More than 94000 fans witnessed a crazy day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as 20 wickets fell on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test in the Ashes for the first time since 1909. Australia were skittled for 152 runs but England were also bundled out for 110 runs in response.

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  Why is Pat Cummins not playing in 4th Ashes Test for Australia vs England at MCG?

  Cricket | December 26, 2025 7:06 IST

  The Boxing Day Test between Australia and England in the ongoing Ashes got underway today at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, Steve Smith returned to lead Australia and Pat Cummins didn't walk out for the toss. Here's why the fast bowler is not playing this match?

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  Australia to not risk Pat Cummins for last two Ashes Tests, will he play T20 World Cup 2026?

  Cricket | December 23, 2025 9:02 IST

  Australia have decided not risk their Test captain Pat Cummins for the last two Ashes Tests against England, having already won the series. Their head coach Andrew McDonald, confirmed the development on Tuesday as Australia now weigh in options to include Cummins in T20 World Cup 2026.

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  Why is Steve Smith not playing for Australia vs England in 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide?

  Cricket | December 17, 2025 6:47 IST

  The third Ashes Test between Australia and England got underway today at the Adelaide Oval. Both teams had announced their playing XIs well before the match but the hosts suffered a blow as their premier batter Steve Smith missed out on the morning of the Test. Here's why he is not playing:

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  Mitchell Starc jumps to third place after Ashes heroics, inches closer to Jasprit Bumrah in rankings

  Cricket | December 10, 2025 17:53 IST

  Mitchell Starc has jumped to third place in the latest ICC rankings for bowlers in Tests after his heroics in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. He also achieved career-best ratings in the format and has three Tests to trump Jasprit Bumrah at the top.

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  Joe Root and Jofra Archer replicate 100-year-old Ashes feat with unbeaten 61-run stand

  Cricket | December 04, 2025 21:43 IST

  Joe Root and Jofra Archer did the unthinkable in the last hour of the opening day of the second Ashes Test. The duo not only batted out 44 deliveries but also smashed 61 runs for the 10th wicket stand to take England to 325 runs at stumps. In the process, they also replicated a 100-year-old feat.

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  Mitchell Starc reacts after becoming the most prolific left-arm seamer in Test cricket history

  Cricket | December 04, 2025 18:30 IST

  Mitchell Starc registered his 18th five-wicket haul on the opening day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. In the process, he also became the highest wicket-taker among left-arm seamers in Test cricket history, surpassing Wasim Akram.

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  Why did ICC introduce day-night Test cricket? Why is red ball not used under lights?

  Cricket | December 03, 2025 21:33 IST

  Australia and England are set to lock horns in the second Ashes Test starting from December 4. The match will be played under the lights with the pink ball. But what was the need to invent day-night Test cricket? Why is it played with the pink ball? Here's the reason:

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  When was the pink ball used in first-class cricket for the first time?

  Cricket | December 02, 2025 21:39 IST

  England and Australia are set to face each other in the second Ashes Test under the lights from December 4 at the Gabba in Brisbane. Ahead of the clash, let us have a look at the time when the pink ball was used for the first time in first-class cricket.

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  Mitchell Starc's 10 wickets in Perth Ashes Test headlines Australia's domination in WTC history

  Cricket | November 24, 2025 21:03 IST

  Mitchell Starc won the player of the match award in the first Ashes Test against England at the Perth Stadium. He picked up 10 wickets including a seven-wicket haul in the first innings, as England got bowled out twice in 67.1 overs.

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  Ashes: England decide against playing pink-ball warm-up game despite a hammering in Perth Test

  Cricket | November 24, 2025 18:05 IST

  England lost the first Ashes Test in Perth within just two days and they have now denied playing a warm-up game with a pink ball ahead of the day-night Test in Brisbane. The visitors will only send three unused players from the first Test to play the warm-up clash in Canberra.

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  'Jealous' Temba Bavuma advocates four-match Test series vs India, 'We woke up this morning...'

  Cricket | November 21, 2025 18:21 IST

  South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma feels that, being the World Test Champions, they must play more than two matches in a Test series vs India, like it happens in Ashes. He is hoping to play at least a four-match series vs India in the near future.

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  Ashes 2025-26: Brydon Carse and Marnus Labuschagne engage in heated altercation in Perth: Watch

  Cricket | November 21, 2025 13:29 IST

  The opening day of the first Ashes Test at the Perth Stadium has been filled with drama. After Mitchell Starc picked up a seven-wicket haul, England came out with fire with the ball. Meanwhile, Carse and Labuschagne were involved in a heated altercation as well.

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  First time in 143 years! Australia, England create never-seen-before record in Ashes in Perth

  Cricket | November 21, 2025 12:56 IST

  The highly anticipated Ashes series got underway today in Perth with England winning the toss and batting first. The visitors were bowled out for 172 runs in just 32.5 overs, and then Australia also lost a wicket in the first over, as both teams created an unwanted record in Ashes history.

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  Mitchell Starc on cusp of leaving Wasim Akram behind to become 'best-ever' in Ashes

  Cricket | November 20, 2025 14:57 IST

  Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc will lead the pace attack in the first Ashes Test in the absence of Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins. He is also on the cusp of a special milestone in the five-match series as he can leave Wasim Akram behind.