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The Ashes 2025

Completed Test Series

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Nov 21, 2025–Jan 8, 2026 • Australia
Test Series • 5 Matches

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Sunil Gavaskar criticises Ben Stokes-led England calling them “paper tigers” after their 1-4 Ashes series defeat to Australia, accusing the team of careless cricket and declining discipline under Brendon McCullum’s Bazball philosophy
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Sunil Gavaskar rips into England, calls them "paper tigers" after Ashes debacle

Sunil Gavaskar branded England “paper tigers” after their 1-4 Ashes defeat, saying Ben Stokes’ side no longer values discipline or accountability under the failed Bazball approach.

Staff•16 Jan 2026•3 min
Travis Head celebrating his 163 at Sydney Cricket Ground as he claims his 11th Player of the Match award in Test cricket surpassing Virat Kohli and equaling Rahul Dravid and Imran Khan after Australia's Ashes victory
International

Travis Head surpasses Kohli, equals Dravid with 11th Test POTM award

Travis Head claimed his 11th Player of the Match award in Test cricket after his 163 in the fifth Ashes Test, surpassing Virat Kohli and equaling Rahul Dravid and Imran Khan.

Staff•12 Jan 2026•2 min
Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes looking dejected as England legend Geoffrey Boycott brands the head coach a "gambler" with no accountability after England's catastrophic 1-4 Ashes series defeat to Australia
International

Geoffrey Boycott brands Brendon McCullum a "gambler" after Ashes defeat

England legend Geoffrey Boycott launched a scathing attack on Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes after England's 1-4 Ashes defeat, branding the coach a "gambler" with no accountability.

Staff•12 Jan 2026•3 min
Ben Stokes and Marnus Labuschagne involved in heated confrontation during fifth Ashes Test at Sydney as Stuart Broad reveals exclusive details pinning blame on the Australian batter for instigating the spat
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Stuart Broad reveals details of Ben Stokes-Marnus Labuschagne spat

England legend Stuart Broad pinned the blame on Marnus Labuschagne for instigating the heated confrontation with Ben Stokes during Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test, revealing exclusive details.

Staff•10 Jan 2026•3 min
Harry Brook of England cricket team as reports reveal he was struck by a nightclub bouncer in Wellington and came close to losing his white-ball captaincy after being fined GBP 30,000 and given a final warning ahead of the Ashes 2025-26 series
International

Harry Brook nearly loses captaincy after nightclub bouncer incident

England's Harry Brook was reportedly close to losing his white-ball captaincy after an altercation with a nightclub bouncer in Wellington ahead of the Ashes 2025-26 series.

Staff•10 Jan 2026•2 min
Packed crowd at Sydney Cricket Ground during the fifth Ashes Test as the match attracted a record 211,032 spectators breaking the 79-year-old attendance record set in 1946-47 with Australia clinching 4-1 series victory over England
International

Fifth Ashes Test shatters 79-year-old SCG attendance record

The fifth Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground attracted a record 211,032 spectators, breaking the 79-year-old attendance record of 195,253 set during the 1946-47 Ashes series.

Staff•10 Jan 2026•2 min
Travis Head celebrating as he becomes the first batter in Ashes history to score over 500 runs in a series while maintaining a strike rate above 75 with 528 runs at 87.12 in Ashes 2025-26 at Sydney Cricket Ground
International

Travis Head makes history with 500+ Ashes runs at 75+ strike rate

Travis Head has become the first batter in Ashes history to score over 500 runs in a series while maintaining a strike rate above 75, plundering 528 runs at 87.12 in Ashes 2025-26.

Staff•10 Jan 2026•2 min
Jacob Bethell celebrating his maiden Test century as England build a 119-run lead over Australia in the fifth and final Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground leaving the match on a knife edge
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Jacob Bethell's maiden century leaves final Ashes Test on knife edge

Jacob Bethell scored a chanceless maiden Test century as England built a 119-run lead over Australia, leaving the fifth Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground finely poised.

Staff•10 Jan 2026•3 min
Ben Stokes walking off the Sydney Cricket Ground holding his right groin after suffering a right adductor complaint during day four of the fifth Ashes Test against Australia
International

Ben Stokes walks off injured with adductor complaint during fifth Ashes Test

England captain Ben Stokes left the field on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney with a right adductor complaint, joining a growing list of injured fast bowlers on the tour.

Staff•10 Jan 2026•3 min
Joe Root defending Jamie Smith after the wicketkeeper-batter's controversial dismissal in the fifth Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground against Australia
International

Joe Root backs Jamie Smith after controversial dismissal in Sydney Test

Joe Root defended Jamie Smith's aggressive approach in the Sydney Test, emphasizing that a batter's job is to score runs, not just survive, despite harsh criticism of his dismissal.

Staff•08 Jan 2026•3 min
Michael Atherton speaking about the Ashes series becoming one-dimensional due to the lack of spin bowling with both teams favoring fast bowlers on grass-heavy pitches

Michael Atherton criticizes one-dimensional Ashes series due to lack of spin bowling

Michael Atherton believes the Ashes series has become one-dimensional due to the lack of spin bowling, caused by pitches favoring fast bowlers and the omission of specialist spinners by both teams.

Staff•06 Jan 2026•3 min
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with Australian and England cricket teams at Kirribilli House for annual New Year's Day reception ahead of Sydney Ashes Test
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Anthony Albanese hosts Ashes players at New Year's Day reception, jokes about day three

Australian PM Anthony Albanese hosted Australian and England cricket teams at Kirribilli House for his annual New Year's Day reception, joking that both teams should ensure the Sydney Test reaches day three for Jane McGrath Day.

Staff•05 Jan 2026•3 min
Usman Khawaja speaking at a press conference about discrimination from Australian media and former players due to his race and Muslim background ahead of his retirement from Test cricket
International

Usman Khawaja calls out Australian media, ex-players over "discrimination" and unfair treatment

Usman Khawaja has accused Australian media and former players of discriminatory treatment due to his race and Muslim background, saying he was attacked for five days straight during a back injury controversy.

Staff•04 Jan 2026•2 min
Zak Crawley speaking ahead of the fifth Ashes Test at Sydney, saying a win would demonstrate England's unity despite losing the series
International

Zak Crawley: Sydney win would show England's unity and character after Ashes defeat

Zak Crawley says a win in the fifth Ashes Test at Sydney would show England's unity despite losing the series, while praising Matthew Potts' work ethic ahead of his expected recall.

Staff•04 Jan 2026•3 min
Brendon McCullum during the Ashes series as his future as England coach hangs in the balance ahead of the Sydney Test with Ravi Shastri emerging as potential replacement
International

Sydney Test could decide Brendon McCullum's future as Ravi Shastri rumors grow

England's fifth Ashes Test in Sydney carries high stakes for Brendon McCullum's future as coach, with Ravi Shastri emerging as a potential replacement amid growing questions about Bazball's effectiveness.

Staff•04 Jan 2026•3 min
Mitchell Starc celebrating a wicket during the Boxing Day Ashes Test as he climbed to a career-best joint-second in the ICC Test bowling rankings
International

Mitchell Starc equals career-best second, Scott Boland reaches seventh in ICC Test rankings

Mitchell Starc climbed to a career-best joint-second in the ICC Test bowling rankings, while Scott Boland reached seventh and Harry Brook moved to second in the batting rankings after the Boxing Day Test.

Staff•03 Jan 2026•3 min
Noosa beach resort in Queensland where England cricket players allegedly spent six days drinking during their mid-Ashes break leading to investigation
International

ECB clears England players after Ashes drinking investigation: "Nothing more damning than beer"

The ECB has concluded its investigation into England's Ashes drinking allegations, finding no serious misconduct and deciding no formal action will be taken against the players who stayed at Noosa resort.

Staff•03 Jan 2026•2 min
Andrew McDonald defending MCG curator Matt Page amid criticism over the Ashes Test pitch that ended in two days with England winning by four wickets
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Ex Austrlian cricketer Andrew McDonald defends MCG curator Matt Page, warns against pitch preparation interference

Australia coach Andrew McDonald defended MCG curator Matt Page amid criticism over the Ashes Test pitch, warning against authorities interfering in pitch preparation despite Cricket Australia facing AUD 10 million revenue loss.

Staff•03 Jan 2026•2 min
Jofra Archer in action during the Ashes series before being ruled out with a left side strain, included in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad despite the injury
International

Jofra Archer included in England T20 World Cup squad despite injury ruling him out of Ashes

Jofra Archer has been included in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad despite a left side strain that ruled him out of the final two Ashes Tests, with Brydon Carse replacing him for the Sri Lanka tour.

Staff•03 Jan 2026•2 min
Jacob Bethell batting during the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, aiming to cement the number three spot for England in the fifth Ashes Test at Sydney after scoring a crucial 40 in the final innings
International

Jacob Bethell eyes number three spot as England head to Sydney for final Ashes Test

Jacob Bethell is determined to cement the number three spot for England after scoring a crucial 40 in the Boxing Day Test victory at the MCG, with the Sydney Test offering another opportunity.

Staff•02 Jan 2026•2 min
Travis Head speaking about England's Noosa trip during the Ashes series, defending Ben Duckett and saying he is jealous of the break while reactions have been blown out of proportion
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Travis Head defends England's Noosa trip: "I'm jealous—it's been blown out of proportion"

Travis Head said he is jealous of England's Noosa trip and defended Ben Duckett after the mid-Ashes drinking controversy, saying reactions have been blown out of proportion and Australia have done similar things.

Staff•02 Jan 2026•2 min
Steve Smith speaks after the fourth Ashes Test ended in two days at the MCG, criticising the pitch preparation and saying 36 wickets across two days is probably too much
International

Steve Smith delivers blunt MCG pitch verdict: "36 wickets in two days is probably too much"

Steve Smith criticised the MCG pitch after the fourth Ashes Test ended in two days, saying 36 wickets in two days is probably too much and suggesting less grass would help.

Staff•31 Dec 2025•3 min
Updated World Test Championship 2025–27 standings showing Australia at top with 100% record after retaining the Ashes 3-0 against England who drop to 7th place with 27.08 PCT
International

Updated World Test Championship table: What England's win over Australia means for India

England's Boxing Day win over Australia has shaken up the WTC 2025-27 points table. Australia's PCT dropped to 85.71%, while India remain sixth at 48.15%.

Staff•30 Dec 2025•3 min
England legend Alastair Cook criticises the MCG pitch after 20 wickets fell on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Ashes Test, calling it an unfair contest between bat and ball.
International

“Unfair contest”: Alastair Cook tears into MCG pitch after Boxing Day Ashes chaos

Alastair Cook hit out at the MCG pitch after 20 wickets fell on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test, calling it an “unfair contest” that overly favoured bowlers.

Staff•30 Dec 2025•2 min