The Latest Breaking News from Test

England on top as weather brings early end to first day of Sydney Test

Bad light and rain forced an early end to proceedings just before the tea break.

The Independent UK · Jan 4

Partners in time to stir up some sparks among the Ashes

The ever-adventurous Harry Brook and the somewhat more reliable Joe Root took England to 3-211 on day one in Sydney before a storm hit the SCG.

AAP · Jan 3

Steve Smith says he has no intention to follow Usman Khawaja into retirement

Khawaja will bow out from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test against England

The Independent UK · Jan 3

Usman Khawaja announces retirement from international cricket

Australian 39-year-old veteran will bat in fifth Ashes Test in Sydney after an impressive career of 87 Tests, scoring 6,206 runs to date

The Guardian - AU · Jan 1

Murphy ready to be adaptable to thrive as spinner

It has never been harder to be a Test spinner in Australia, but Todd Murphy is confident a future remains with a little bit of adaptability.

AAP · Jan 1

'Don't gaslight me': Khawaja slams double standards

Usman Khawaja has announced the Sydney Test will be his 88th and final one, before turning the torch on the racial stereotyping that has surrounded his career.

AAP · Jan 1

Whatever you do, get to day three: Albanese's SCG plea

The Prime Minister had charity in mind when he urged Australia and England to ensure the SCG Test goes at least three days.

AAP · Jan 1

The men’s Test cricket team of the year: from Travis Head to Jasprit Bumrah

Our selection panel’s votes have been counted to reveal the best men’s Test side from the last 12 months

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025

Two-day Tests to cost CA Bradman-era attendance record

Two quickfire Ashes Tests have cost Cricket Australia at least 210,000 attendees, with this summer's games the shortest on average since the 19th century.

AAP · Dec 30, 2025

Aussie spinner likely to earn recall for SCG Test

After being left out for the pace barrage of the two-day MCG Test, Todd Murphy is likely to be recalled for Australia's Ashes finale at the SCG.

AAP · Dec 29, 2025