England End 14-Year Ashes Test Drought in Australia

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

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England secured a rare Ashes Test victory in Australia, ending a 14-year wait with a dramatic win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The result marked England’s first Test success on Australian soil since 2011 and brought to an end a long drought during which the side struggled to adapt to

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England Name XI for Boxing Day Test at MCG

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

England have announced their playing XI for the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, scheduled to begin on Boxing Day. The selection comes with the Ashes already decided, with Australia holding an unassailable lead in the five-match series, and amid growing focus on player conduct and welfare off the field. England’s selected […]

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Steve Smith Misses Adelaide Test With Vertigo-Like Symptoms

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

Australia batter Steve Smith was ruled out of the Adelaide Test after experiencing vertigo-like symptoms, forcing a late change to the playing XI ahead of the match. The decision was taken on medical advice after Smith reported dizziness and balance-related discomfort in the lead-up to the game. Medical Assessment Before Toss Team officials said Smith […]

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Australia Makes Bold Call For Gabba Ashes Test

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

Australia has taken a bold selection decision for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, leaving out veteran spinner Nathan Lyon and opting for a four-pronged pace attack. Michael Neser has been drafted into the XI as the additional fast bowler. Batting Order Adjusted After Khawaja Injury Usman Khawaja has been ruled out with a […]

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Head Ton Gives Australia 1-0 Ashes Lead

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

Australia defeated England by eight wickets in the opening Test of the Ashes, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The match in Perth ended inside two days after England suffered a dramatic collapse, losing nine wickets for just 64 runs on Day 2. Australia chased the target of 205 in only 28.1 overs, reflecting […]

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Travis Head Released From T20I Squad To Play Sheffield Shield

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2025

Australia’s top-order batter Travis Head has been released from the remaining matches of the T20I series against India, so he can return to first-class red-ball cricket by playing in the upcoming Sheffield Shield match for South Australia. His departure from the white-ball squad is part of a preparation strategy for the imminent five-Test Ashes series […]

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Australia Hit By Major Blow Before First Ashes Test

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Australia’s Ashes campaign has suffered a major setback with captain Pat Cummins ruled out of the opening Test against England due to a back injury. Cricket Australia confirmed that the fast bowler will miss the first match of the five-Test series, beginning November 21 in Perth. Leadership Changes In Cummins’ absence, Steve Smith is expected […]