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  WTC points table update after Australia's win over England in Sydney to seal Ashes 4-1

  Cricket | January 08, 2026 8:58 IST

  Australia won the fifth and final Test against England today to seal the Ashes 4-1. They chased down 160 runs comfortably as they strengthened their top spot in the WTC points table with their seventh win of the ongoing cycle. Here's the WTC points table update after the Sydney Ashes Test:

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  First time in 33 years! Jacob Bethell creates history in Ashes with stunning century in Sydney Test

  Cricket | January 07, 2026 11:17 IST

  Jacob Bethell smashed his first Test century in the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney in the second innings. His knock has helped England erase the 183-run first innings deficit and in the process, the youngster became the first batter in 33 years to achieve the special milestone.

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  Steve Smith leaves behind Shubman Gill, Kane Williamson in WTC with 37th Test century in Ashes

  Cricket | January 06, 2026 11:57 IST

  Steve Smith notched up his 37th century in the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney on the third day to put Australia into the ascendancy in the first innings. With this ton, Smith surpassed India's Test skipper Shubman Gill in a major WTC record and also left Kane Williamson behind.

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  Usman Khawaja to retire from international cricket after fifth Ashes Test in Sydney

  Cricket | January 02, 2026 7:24 IST

  Australia opener Usman Khawaja has confirmed that he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney against England. Notably, he had made his Test debut at the same venue back in 2011 and will bow out of international cricket after playing 88 Tests.

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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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  England suffer another injury blow, Gus Atkinson ruled out fifth Ashes Test in Sydney

  Cricket | December 29, 2025 13:27 IST

  England have suffered yet another injury blow as their fast bowler Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes Test match in Sydney. He sustained a left hamstring injury and is England's third fast bowler to leave the tour through the injury after Mark Wood and Jofra Archer.

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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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  England level India's WTC record with first-ever Test win in Australia since 2011

  Cricket | December 27, 2025 11:54 IST

  England won the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in just two days to end their winning drought down under after almost 15 years. This is their first-ever Test win in Australia since 2011 but they have already lost the Ashes.

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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 opt for all-pace attack in Boxing Day Test vs England, Usman Khawaja to retain spot

  Cricket | December 25, 2025 7:27 IST

  Australia will field an all-pace attack for the Boxing Day Test with Steve Smith returning as captain. Jhye Richardson, Michael Neser, and Brendan Doggett are in contention, while Usman Khawaja holds his spot with the returning Smith replacing Josh Inglis.

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  Australia make two changes to squad for Boxing Day Test in Ashes, Cummins and Lyon ruled out

  Cricket | December 23, 2025 7:12 IST

  With Ashes already retained, Australia are not risking Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon for the fourth Ashes Test against England. The Boxing Day Test will be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as England continue to search for their first Test win in 15 years down under.

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  Snicko operator accepts mistake after goof-up featuring Alex Carey in Adelaide Ashes Test

  Cricket | December 17, 2025 17:55 IST

  BBG Sports admitted a Snicko error led to Alex Carey surviving an England review in the third Ashes Test. Incorrect stump-mic audio caused misalignment, allowing Carey to continue and score a maiden Ashes century. Australia posted 326/8 after Day 1.

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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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  England confirm their playing XI for 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide, make one change for do-or-die clash

  Cricket | December 15, 2025 12:51 IST

  England have made one change for the third and must-win Ashes clash against Australia in Adelaide. Australia are 2-0 ahead in the series, having won the first two games in Perth and Brisbane and one more win will mean that the urn will remain in Australia.

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  Australia name 15-man squad for third Ashes Test, regular skipper Pat Cummins returns

  Cricket | December 10, 2025 7:48 IST

  Australia have announced their squad for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, set to kick off on Wednesday, December 17. Australia are 2-0 ahead in the series and will be keen to extend it in Adelaide, especially with their skipper Pat Cummins set to be available.

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  Pat Cummins set to return in Adelaide Test for Australia, Hazlewood ruled out of entire Ashes series

  Cricket | December 09, 2025 8:38 IST

  Australia's head coach, Andrew McDonald, confirmed the two major developments for the hosts ahead of the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide, set to commence next week. Regular captain Pat Cummins was managing a back injury and is now fully fit for hopefully the remainder of the Ashes.