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Ben Stokes happy to break Ashes drought but slams MCG pitch for Boxing Day Test

England captain Ben Stokes was happy that his team broke their Ashes drought in Australia but slammed the state of the pitch in Melbourne after the Boxing Day Test ended in two days.

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England avoid Ashes whitewash as fourth Test ends inside two days

England ensured the Ashes would not end in a clean sweep by securing a four-wicket win over Australia after just two days in the fourth Test at Melbourne.

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Ashes: 20 wickets tumble on chaotic Boxing Day opener as England struggle again

England were skittled for 110 inside 30 overs on the opening day of the Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne, after earlier bowling Australia out for 152 thanks to Josh Tongue's five-wicket haul.

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Jofra Archer out for remainder of Ashes tour, Jacob Bethell set to play Boxing Day Test

Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the remaining two Ashes Tests with a side strain as England confirmed two changes for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

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England coach accepts lack of preparation could have led to Ashes humiliation

Head coach Brendon McCullum has admitted England's lack of the preparation will justifiably be questioned after surrendering the Ashes to Australia inside 11 days.

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Agony and ecstasy: Captains Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes react to Ashes decider

Australia secured the 2025 Ashes with victory in the third Test on Sunday, bringing a broad smile to Pat Cummins’ face, but opposing captain Ben Stokes was wallowing in the mire.

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