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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
