England recorded a first Ashes Test win in Australia for 15 years by winning inside two days at the MCG, where chaos and mayhem reigned supreme

England fast bowler Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes test in Sydney after tearing his left hamstring, the team said on Monday. Atkinson came off early on day two of the fourth test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after picking up his third wicket during England's four-wicket victory.

It was carnage out in the middle of the MCG on Boxing Day, but what took place in the stands also raised eyebrows.

Australia collapsed for 152 yet still claimed a 42-run lead over England on the first innings in a remarkable opening day of the fourth Ashes test in which 20 wickets fell.

Australia coach Andrew McDonald came to the defence of the Melbourne Cricket Ground's under-fire curator Monday and warned against authorities meddling in pitch preparation.

England has fought back to bowl Australia out for 132 in its second innings after lunch on Day 2 of the fourth Ashes test

Atkinson pulled up lame during the second morning of the Boxing Day test and was officially ruled-out after scans on Monday confirmed the injury in his left leg.

After a bowling blitz left England and Australia’s batters in disarray on day one of the Boxing Day Test, attention quickly shifted to the MCG pitch and whether ground staff had pulled the right reins.

NEW Zealand allrounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Bracewell, 35, last featured for New Zealand in

Two-day Ashes matches used to be a rarity, but after two in four matches organisers and broadcasters are hoping the fifth Test can bring some much-needed revenue.

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