Ashes: England bag first Test win on Australian soil since 2011

IANS | December 27, 2025 12:34 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) England ended an almost 15-year-long wait with a spirited victory on Australian soil in the fourth Ashes Test, defeating the hosts by four wickets in a frenetic Boxing Day contest here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

'Short Tests are bad for business': CA CEO Greenberg after 20-wicket opening day at MCG

IANS | December 27, 2025 9:55 AM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Cricket Australia chief executive officer Todd Greenberg voiced his concerns over extending the duration of a Test match from five days to two, which can lead to continued excitement due to the number of wickets taken; however, Greenberg said that wicket-laden days can lead to the long-term demise of Tests as a format.