In the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins, stand-in captain Steve Smith will continue to lead the Australian pack. Cummins had missed out on the first two Test matches of the Ashes series after he failed to recover in time due to a lower back injury
01 January,2026 03:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch came under the scanner after the Boxing Day Ashes Test between Australia and England finished in two days
29 December,2025 10:40 AM IST | Melbourne | IANS
“When you go out there and you’re faced with those conditions, you’ve got to crack on and deal with it,” said England skipper Stokes.
28 December,2025 08:45 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP
Australia skipper Steve Smith rues lack of runs as England chase target of 175 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to hand hosts their first Ashes home Test loss in 15 years
28 December,2025 08:42 AM IST | Melbourne | AFPADVERTISEMENT
