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Normal No 10 Carse was surprisingly thrust up the order to No 3 during England’s second innings – with limited effect

Ben Stokes marked the end of England’s 15-year winless streak in Australia by sharing ‘a little hug’ and a few words of relief with Joe Root

England secured their first Test victory in Australia in 15 years, ending a long winless streak on Australian soil. Captain Ben Stokes and Joe Root, who had experienced many defeats there, shared “a little hug” and a moment of relief after the win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The match…

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

England chance their arm and emerge as winners in an Ashes half-match that felt a little hollow

Sarina Wiegman’s champions took supporters on the most thrilling and nail-biting ride in Switzerland that was in many ways even more enjoyable to cover than their 2022 triumph

England chase down 175 to win by four wickets inside two days in Melbourne

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett made a flying start as the tourists charged to a four-wicket win inside two days on a spicy pitch at the MCG

England ended a run of 16 defeats and two draws across four tours.

A second two-day finish of the series was on the menu in Melbourne, with England 77 for two in pursuit of 175 at the tea break.

At the break Australia’s lead stood at 140.