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Official MCG pitch rating revealed after backlash following Boxing Day Ashes Test

The Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch, where England secured a four-wicket victory over Australia in a dramatic two-day Ashes Test, has been officially deemed ‘unsatisfactory’ by the International Cricke...

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The Ashes at The G: ‘Melbourne, Boxing Day, a coliseum with 100,000 in — it can get to players’

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MCG curator admits Boxing Day pitch error after 36 wickets fall in 2 days

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Australia is accused of hypocrisy over $10m Ashes debacle in the Boxing Day Test

Australian cricket is being accused of ‘hypocrisy’ in the wake of the Boxing Day Test pitch fiasco.

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MCG curator in 'state of shock' at two-day Test

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England seal first Ashes Test win in Australia since 2011 - as it happened

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The Ashes: MCG pitch curator in 'state of shock' and vows to learn after two-day Test between Australia and England

On a surface boasting 10mm of grass, 36 wickets fell across 142 overs with neither England or Australia passing 200 in the match and the highest individual score across both sides the 46 hit by home o...

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‘Career on the line’: Australia urged to make mass team changes for SCG Ashes Test

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England survive MCG mayhem to break Ashes drought in Australia with win in fourth Test

Boxing Day Test: Poms’ Ashes nightmare sinks to ugly depths

Australia is already batting for a second time and holds a 46-run lead after a wild day of cricket at the MCG.

The Ashes Briefing: England fold as Australia bite back with 20 wickets tumbling on Boxing Day

Josh Tongue's Test best figures of 5-45 counted for naught as Australia roared back on a bowler-friendly surface at the MCG

The Ashes inspiration, overpreparation and bold tactics: a history of Australia v England two-day Tests

The old rivals have clashed in eight of the 27 Tests to finish inside two days – these are the tales behind the six matches played before the current series

Ashes 2025: Boxing Day Test Fails To Impact WTC 2027, Here's How Updated Points Table Looks Like After England Defeat Australia By 4 Wickets

England defeated Australia by 4 wickets to win their first Test 'Down Under' since 2011. The Aussies are already 3-1 up in the ongoing 2025-26 edition of The Ashes

Australia Vs England Live Score, 4th Ashes Test Day 1: Three Lions Aim To Salvage Win After Losing Urn In Adelaide

Get the ball-by-ball commentary and live updates from the Boxing Day Test match at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground as the visiting Three Lions aim to salvage a win after horrific outing across fir

Ashes 2025: Boxing Day Test live scorecard, Australia v England updates, MCG weather forecast, team news, first ball, Jhye Richardson, Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes has declared this is “probably the toughest time” in his career as England captain ahead of the fourth Ashes Test, which gets underway at 10.30am AEDT on Friday. Watch The Ashes 2025/26 LIVE and ad-break free during play with FOX CRICKET on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.

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Archer out of Ashes tour, Bethell replaces Pope for Boxing Day Test

Archer made his Test comeback in July after more than four years away from the format due to elbow and back injuries. He has been arguably England's player of the series in Australia, taking nine wickets and scoring useful lower-order runs, and was praised by his captain Ben Stokes on Tuesday for his "exceptional" efforts with the ball.