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MCG Boxing Day pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' after two-day Ashes Test
The International Cricket Council has rated the pitch used for the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as "unsatisfactory", issuing the venue with one demerit point.
England fast bowler Gus Atkinson ruled out of final Ashes Test in Sydney
England have lost a third fast bowler on the Ashes tour after Gus Atkinson was ruled out of the fifth and final Test in Sydney due to a hamstring injury.
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Ben Stokes happy to break Ashes drought but slams MCG pitch for Boxing Day Test
England captain Ben Stokes was happy that his team broke their Ashes drought in Australia but slammed the state of the pitch in Melbourne after the Boxing Day Test ended in two days.
England avoid Ashes whitewash as fourth Test ends inside two days
England ensured the Ashes would not end in a clean sweep by securing a four-wicket win over Australia after just two days in the fourth Test at Melbourne.
Ashes: 20 wickets tumble on chaotic Boxing Day opener as England struggle again
England were skittled for 110 inside 30 overs on the opening day of the Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne, after earlier bowling Australia out for 152 thanks to Josh Tongue's five-wicket haul.
Jofra Archer out for remainder of Ashes tour, Jacob Bethell set to play Boxing Day Test
Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the remaining two Ashes Tests with a side strain as England confirmed two changes for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
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