Pace ace Jhye Richardson is set to play his first test in more than four years as Australia look to hit England with a barrage of pace. With up to...

It was a day for bowlers in Melbourne in front of 94,199 fans.

An astounding 20 wickets fell on a frantic day one of the fourth Ashes test on Friday with Australia all out for 152 before storming back to dismiss England for 110 and leave the clash on a knife-edge. England skipper Ben Stokes won a key toss on a green track…

Dec 26 : As 20 ‌wickets fell on the first day of the fourth Ashes test on Friday, the carnage prompted sharp criticism from former England cricketers who questioned whether the pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground offered a fair contest.Ex-England skipper Michael Vaughan said the record crowd of 94,199 at

England's bowlers dominate as Australia crumbles for 152 in the fourth Ashes Test, boosting the tourists' confidence in Melbourne.

Overall, the surface at the MCG in the Ashes Boxing Day Test was a nightmare for the batters as 20 wickets fell in just a single day

Australia opts for a pace-heavy attack in the 4th Ashes test against England, sidelining spinners for seam-friendly conditions.

At the end of the day, Australia was 4/0, with Scott Boland (4*) and Travis Head (0*) unbeaten. England was skittled out for 110 in reply to Australia's first innings total of 152 runs, with Neser (4/45) and Boland (3/30) being at their most unplayable. England trails by 46 runs. Ashes 4th Test 2025–26: England Pacer Josh Tongue, Australia Quicks Scott Boland, Michael Neser Shine On Bowling Paradise at MCG As Three Lions Trails by 42 Runs at Stumps, Day 1.