England, Australia and The Ashes
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When is the fourth Ashes Test?
The fourth Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series takes place in Melbourne and starts on Friday, 26 December. Play will start at 10:00 local time, which is 23:30 GMT on Christmas Day in the United Kingdom.
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Carey’s hometown century and Khawaja’s 82 help Australia reach 326-8 on Day 1 of 3rd Ashes test
Alex Carey has posted a hometown hundred and Usman Khawaja has scored 82 after a last-minute recall to help Australia reach 326 for eight at stumps on the first day of the third Ashes test.
England lose three wickets for 17 to start the final hours play on day four in Adelaide; Nathan Lyon dismisses Harry Brook, Ben Stokes and Zak Crawley as tourists close on 207-6 in pursuit of Test-rec
Cummins was the skipper when England last toured Australia in 2021-22 and his side hammered them 4-0. Under him Australia drew 2-2 in England in 2023 to retain the Ashes. He also led Australia to the WTC title in 2023. In 71 Tests, Cummins has 309 wickets and his best figures are 6/23.
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Ashes 3rd test: England need to stick with players to play competitive cricket in Australia, says Michael Vaughan
Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan has warned against wholesale changes to the team after Travis Head's unbeaten 142 guides hosts Australia to 271/4, increasing their lead to 356 at the end of day three's play of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
Steve Smith is aiming to be back in Ashes action for Australia on Boxing Day after being ruled out shortly before play started Wednesday in the third test at Adelaide. Smith was talking to Australian coach Andrew McDonald on the field in the hour before the toss of the coin,