England fast bowler Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes test in Sydney after tearing his left hamstring, the team said on Monday. Atkinson came off early on day two of the fourth test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after picking up his third wicket during England's four-wicket victory.

England recorded a first Ashes Test win in Australia for 15 years by winning inside two days at the MCG, where chaos and mayhem reigned supreme

It was carnage out in the middle of the MCG on Boxing Day, but what took place in the stands also raised eyebrows.

Australia head coach and selector Andrew McDonald has confirmed Usman Khawaja will play in the fifth Ashes test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground amid media speculation it could be his last international.

England’s two-day win in the Boxing Day Test will leave a huge financial hole in Australian cricket finances that could reach Aus $10m

England’s injury troubles in the Ashes 2025-26 series have worsened with fast bowler Gus Atkinson ruled out of the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Scans confirmed that the Surrey pacer has sustained a left hamstring injury, forcing him to miss the series finale.

Michael Vaughan has said that no Test cricket fans should be celebrating after they saw the fourth Ashes Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground end in just two days.

Australian cricket fans will finally get to see Beau Webster in action for the first time this summer - albeit in the BBL for the Hobart Hurricanes. The 32-year-old has been part of the Australian squad for all four Ashes Tests this summer, but has continually been overlooked for the XI.

Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirements from all forms of cricket. The 35-year-old calls time on a career that saw him play 69 times for the Black Caps, with 28 of those appearances coming in the Test arena.

Australia is already batting for a second time and holds a 46-run lead after a wild day of cricket at the MCG.