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England beat Australia by four wickets in chaotic Boxing Day Test – as it happened

England chase down 175-run target to claim drought-breaking Ashes victory in Australia on day two of the fourth Test at the MCG

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025

'Shocker': flurry of wickets sparks MCG pitch debate

The day started with talk of Australia playing no spin bowler and ended with discussion about whether the MCG pitch had too much life.

AAP · Dec 26, 2025

Boxing Day Test filled with cheer and hope but nothing can be taken for granted

A record-breaking MCG crowd sets the scene for cricket’s great Ashes celebration with compelling contest on Melbourne green-top

The Guardian - AU · Dec 26, 2025

Jofra Archer ruled out of remaining Ashes Tests in two England changes for Melbourne

Jofra Archer has taken nine wickets in the opening three Tests of the series and shone with the bat, but Ben Stokes’s England will be without him in Melbourne and Sydney

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

Australia considering pace onslaught for MCG Test

Cameron Green's spot for Boxing Day could be in jeopardy, with Australia considering using four pacemen at the MCG to further rattle demoralised England.

AAP · Dec 23, 2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon ruled out of rest of Ashes

Cummins is being rested after his decisive role in the third Test while Lyon is out with a hamstring injury

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

Rob Key to investigate England’s ‘stag do’ drinking habits on Noosa mid-Ashes break

Rob Key has defended England’s mid-tour break in Noosa but confirmed he will look into reports of excessive drinking by players in between the second and third Ashes Tests

The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025

How MCG will look to recreate Boxing Day Test 'epic'

Replicating one of the best Tests in Australia this century will be tough to do, but Melbourne Cricket Club curator Matt Page is up for the challenge.

AAP · Dec 23, 2025

'I doubt I'll play': Cummins to join Lyon on sidelines

Australia captain Pat Cummins is unlikely to play in the Boxing Day Test against England, while spinner Nathan Lyon is expected to miss the rest of the Ashes.

AAP · Dec 21, 2025

Dominant Australia defeat England in third Test to retain Ashes – as it happened

Australia win by 82 runs as England fall short of record run chase in Adelaide

The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2025