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Sir Alastair Cook says the bowler-friendly MCG pitch on day one of the Boxing Day Ashes Test made for an “unfair contest”.England rolled Australia for 152 in 42.5 overs after winning the toss only to be torpedoed for 110 inside 30 overs in reply as 20 wickets fell on a single day of an Ashes Test for the first time since 1950. Speaking to TNT Sports, former England captain Sir Alastair Cook said of the surface, which had 10mm of grass on it: “This is not a great Test wicket. Spreaker This content is provided by Spreaker, which may be…
Australia v England | Fourth Ashes Test | Day One Australia once again have their noses in front after a far-from-flawless performance as Test cricket’s largest ever single-day crowd witnessed both Ashes combatants self-combust on a seam-friendly Melbourne pitch. By stumps on a frenetic Boxing Day, 20 wickets had fallen as England replied to Australia’s all-out 152 with an even limper 110 in front of 94,199 patrons who saw the MCG cricket record crowd from the 2015 World Cup final (93,013) toppled by mid-afternoon. Low temperatures and a cool breeze provided ideal MCG conditions for bowlers, if not always for…
This year was set to be a big year for women’s sports and it certainly lived up to those expectations with endless success from female athletes.From the Lionesses successfully defending their European title and the Red Roses reclaiming the Rugby World Cup trophy, to the Netball Super League’s incredible growth and big WSL signings. Here are our picks of the top women’s sports moments from 2025! Lionesses do it again Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Leah Williamson and the Lionesses team lifted the Euros trophy in front of the fans, who lined the streets to…
England were bundled out for 110 inside 30 overs after Josh Tongue’s five-for had rolled Australia for 152 on a breathless, 20-wicket opening day of the Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne.England have faced accusations of a drinking culture and seen the futures of coach Brendon McCullum, captain Ben Stokes and MD Rob Key called into question after last week’s defeat in the third Test at Adelaide ensured the Ashes series was lost in 11 days. Stokes’ side, whose aim now is to avoid a 5-0 sweep and win a first Test in Australia since 2010-11, rallied initially on a…
The Stars host the Thunder in Canberra in their annual home game away from the MCG Match facts Who: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder What: Match 14, KFC BBL|15 Where: Manuka Oval, Canberra When: Sunday, December 28. Bat flip at 6.30pm AEDT, first ball at 7.15pm AEDT How to watch: Channel Seven, 7plus, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports Listen: ABC, SEN Radio. Listen in standard and real-time with no delay to live play via Cricket Radio on the CA Live app. Find out more here Buy tickets: Tickets are on sale here Live scores: Match Centre Highlights, news and reactions after the match: cricket.com.au, the…
Get all the latest team news and broadcast details as Brisbane Heat host Adelaide Strikers at the Gabba Match facts Who: Brisbane Heat v Adelaide Strikers What: Match 13, KFC BBL|15 Where: The Gabba, Brisbane When: Saturday, December 27. Bat flip at 5.30pm local (6.30pm AEDT), first ball at 6.15pm local (7.15pm AEDT) How to watch: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports Listen: ABC, SEN Radio. Listen in standard and real-time with no delay to live play via Cricket Radio on the CA Live app. Find out more here Buy tickets: Tickets are on sale here Live scores: Match Centre Highlights, news and reactions after the…
Jhye Richardson will play his first Test in four years after the injury-plagued speedster earnt a recall alongside Michael Neser for the NRMA Insurance Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. A heaving MCG was bracing for an Ashes record crowd as England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and inserted the Aussies in ideal first-day bowling conditions. Both sides warmed up in jumpers on an overcast morning as a chilly wind swirled around the stadium. Australia XI: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Jhye Richardson, Scott Boland…
Follow all the action from the NRMA Insurance Men’s Ashes Boxing Day Test at the MCG Full scorecard and wicket replays here Fourth Test session times First Session: 10.30am – 12.30pm AEDT (11.30pm – 1.30am GMT) Second Session: 1.10pm – 3.10pm AEDT (2.10am – 4.10am GMT) Third Session: 3.30pm – 5.30pm AEDT (4.30am – 6.30am GMT) *An extra 30 minutes is available to complete daily overs 2025-26 NRMA Insurance Men’s Ashes First Test: Australia won by eight wickets Second Test: Australia won by eight wickets Third Test: Australia won by 82 runs Fourth Test: December 26-30: MCG,…
Despite the Ashes being lost for England, captain Ben Stokes has urged his players that there’s still plenty to play for ‘Players’ welfare most important right now’: Stokes Ben Stokes is determined that while the war is lost, England will still try to win a couple of battles. With their Ashes campaign in tatters, Stokes has urged his players to play for pride in the last two NRMA Insurance Tests at the MCG and SCG. And the hits keep coming.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is looking into a video said to feature Ben Duckett on his way home…
The Scorchers host the Heat in Perth in the second match of a blockbuster Boxing Day double-header Match facts Who: Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes What: Match 12, KFC BBL|15 Where: Optus Stadium, Perth When: Friday, December 26. Bat flip at 5.30pm local (8.30pm AEDT), first ball at 6.15pm local (9.15pm AEDT) How to watch: Channel Seven, 7plus, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports Listen: ABC, SEN Radio. Listen in standard and real-time with no delay to live play via Cricket Radio on the CA Live app. Find out more here Buy tickets: Tickets are on sale here Live scores: Match Centre Highlights, news and reactions…