Under-pressure West Australian Cameron Green has kept his spot ahead of the Tasmanian for the Boxing Day Test, with stand-in captain Smith conceding that it had been tough on Webster.

Josh Tongue starred with a five-wicket haul as England bowled out Australia for 152 on Day 1 at the MCG. His performance ended a 27-year wait for an England five-for at the venue.

Controversy involving the third umpire has reared its head yet again this Ashes summer, this time amid Australia’s Boxing Day batting collapse that saw them bowled out for 152 on day one.

Australia name 12-man squad for the Boxing Day Test on December 26 in Ashes 2025-26, with Jhye Richardson returning and Usman Khawaja retained; likely an all-pace attack, Khawaja No. 5, Alex Carey No.

Steve Smith returns to action in the Boxing Day test against England as Australia opted to include four fast bowlers in their 12-man squad, with spinner Todd Murphy, who was brought into the fold to replace Nathan Lyon,

A record crowd of 93,442 watched the Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. England's bowlers performed strongly, dismissing Australia for 152. Josh Tongue took a career-best five wickets. The large attendance highlights the MCG's enduring status as a premier cricket venue.

Hobart remains grey and cool with a slight chance of a morning shower, while Adelaide and Perth enjoy far more inviting Boxing Day weather — sunny, warm and well suited to barbecues and beach visits.

While England have already lost the Ashes series after losing the first three Tests, skipper Ben Stokes is hopeful that England will still be motivated enough to put their best put forward in the rema

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The Australian Retailers Association is predicting a 4 per cent rise in spending in the Boxing Day sales, despite tough economic conditions.