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Vaughan calls MCG Test a "Lottery," says Sydney Ashes clash key for McCull
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Michael Vaughan believes England's victory in the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was a "lottery." He said that England must avoid a heavy defeat in the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney to ensure the continuation of the Brendon McCullum-Ben Stokes era, according to
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Michael Vaughan calls on Khawaja to retire on his own terms ahead of Sydne
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged Australia's Usman Khawaja to retire on his own terms and decide his "destiny" in the upcoming Australia vs England fifth and final Ashes Test, set to start on January 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, as per the Sydney Morning Herald.
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"That's an unacceptable scorecard": Matthew Hayden blasts at Australia's b
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Hayden's comments come after Australia lost to England in the fourth Ashes Test. The match ended in just two days, and Australia were bowled out for 152 and 132 in both innings.
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MCG pitch "changed" as they never liked watching me bat for two straight d
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
This comes after MCG's pitch was rated "unsatisfactory" by the ICC after the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England, which ended in just two days.
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Phil Tufnell predicts England's Ashes triumph down under in 2028-29, backs
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former England cricketer Phil Tufnell has made a bold prediction about pacer Josh Tongue and the England Test team ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test, set to get underway from January 4.
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"I like three": Jacob Bethell aims to cement his Test spot in top order fo
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The 22-year-old made his Test debut for England against New Zealand at the Christchurch Test in November 2024. Since then, Bethell has played five matches and 10 innings, scoring 312 runs at an average of 34.66. The England youngster has notched up three half-centuries.
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MCG pitch for Boxing Day Ashes Test rated "unsatisfactory"
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch has been rated "unsatisfactory" by the ICC after the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England ended in just two days, as per the ICC's website.
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England pacer Gus Atkinson ruled out of Sydney Ashes Test due to injury
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
England have been dealt a huge setback as fast bowler Gus Atkinson will miss the final match of the ongoing Ashes series at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) due to injury, as per the ICC website.
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"I wouldn't want to bat on it every week": Joe Root on spicy MCG track aft
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
England's hard-fought consolation win against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground came on a surface that offered plenty for the bowlers and ensured the Test was wrapped up inside two days. Reflecting on the challenging conditions, Joe Root admitted the pitch was far from ideal for batt
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"No Test cricket fans should be celebrating...": Michael Vaughan after fou
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Ben Stokes-led England registered a memorable four-wicket win against Australia in the fourth Test on Saturday. The visitors registered their first victory on the tour as the five-match series now stands at 3-1, with Australia already having pocketed the Ashes.
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Not good for finances: Steve Smith after Boxing Day Test ended in just 2 d
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Steve Smith, Australia's stand-in captain in Pat Cummins' absence during the ongoing Ashes series, reflected on the Boxing Day Ashes Test that got over in just two days and admitted it's not suitable for the "finances".
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"England played really well": Steve Smith credits Ben Stokes' side after M
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Australia captain Steve Smith admitted that England outplayed them in the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as the Ben Stokes-led Three Lions defeated the Aussies for the first time since January 2011.
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