The 2025-26 Ashes is about to get over, with all three results possible on the final day in Sydney. However, what’s not possible is to see all English players on this tour to be available for the next one. Check who all might miss out. 

5 England players unlikely for next away Ashes in 2029/30, last name will shock you

England's Joe Root now has 17 150-plus scores in Test cricket after his 41st Test ton which came in Sydeny Test of Ashes 2025-26. Others on the list are Sachin Tendulkar (20), Brian Lara (19), Kumar Sangakkara (19), and Don Bradman (18).

17 and counting! Joe Root joins legendary list of most 150-plus scores in Test cricket

Root, the second-highest Test run-scorer behind India great Sachin Tendulkar, struck 15 fours in his 242-ball stay to help England post 384 in their first innings.

Ashes: England great Joe Root hints at another Ashes tour after levelling Ponting’s tally

Travis Head remains unbeaten on 91 as Australia trail by 218 at stumps on day two of the SCG Test.

Ashes: Travis Head leads Australia’s charge in Sydney after Root’s record-breaking 160

From Joe Root to Jacques Kallis, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 13,000 runs in Tests. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Rahul Dravid

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 13,000 Test runs

Root completed his second Test hundred in Australia during the ongoing SCG Test, while also notching up his 17th score of 150 or more in this format.

Ashes: 3 more 150s and Joe Root levels Sachin Tendulkar's tally in Tests

Root matched Ponting’s record despite playing five fewer Tests, achieving the feat in his 163rd match compared to Ponting’s 168.

AUS vs ENG, 5th Ashes: Joe Root goes level with Ricky Ponting after first Test century of 2026

Batting after Stokes won the toss at a sold-out Sydney Cricket Ground, the tourists hit 211-3 before bad light forced the players from the field just before tea.

Ashes, SCG Test: Root, Brook put England ahead before bad light interrupts play on day 1

From Harry Brook to Steve Smith, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2026. This list also includes Kane Williamson, Joe Root and Travis Head

Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2026

We have entered 2026, and this year promises cricket in abundance. Before international Test cricket gets underway, let’s check out who the last five top-ranked Test batters were at the start of each year.

Meet last 5 ranked No. 1 Test batters at start of each year (2022-2026)

2025 is over, and we take a look at five cricketers who have had the most successful years in terms of centuries hit in Test cricket. One Indian made this list.

Meet 5 Players to Hit Most Test Hundreds in 2025, one Indian on the list

From Joe Root to Hashim Amla, here's a look at the top five players fastest to 4000 ODI runs. This list also includes Babar Azam, Viv Richards and Shai Hope

From Joe Root to Hashim Amla, 5 players fastest to 4000 ODI runs

From Joe Root to Rahul Dravid here is a list of five fielders with most catches in Test cricket. The list also features legendary names like Steve Smith, Mahela Jayawardene and Jacques Kallis. 

From Joe Root to Rahul Dravid, 5 fielders with most catches in Test cricket

2025 is about to get over, and it’s time we take a look at those who have scored the most runs across formats this year. To everyone’s surprise, one Indian and Pakistani batter made the list. 

From Joe Root to Agha Salman, top 5 highest run scorers in 2025

Playing in the third Test, having already lost the opening two matches of the Ashes, England were reduced to 213/8 at Stumps on Day 2 and now fight for survival. 

Ashes 2025-26: Snicko errors take spotlight as England fight for survival in Adelaide Test

Playing at the Adelaide Oval, England batter Joe Root had another torrid outing against Pat Cummins, falling prey to the speedster for a record 12th time. 

Ashes: Pat Cummins sends Joe Root packing in Adelaide Test, dismisses English batter for record 12th time

From Shubman Gill to Joe Root, here's a look at the top five batters with most centuries in 2025. This list also includes Shai Hope, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rachin Ravindra

Meet top 5 batters with most centuries in 2025, check who tops the list

From Shubman Gill to Joe Root, here's a look at the top five batters with most Test runs in 2025. This list also includes KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal

Meet top 5 batters with most Test runs in 2025, check who tops the list

As we near the end of 2025, it's time we take a look at batters who scored the most runs in an innings in a match this year. 

Meet top 5 batters with highest ODI scores in 2025, check who tops the list

From Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, here's a look at the top five batters with most ODI runs in 2025. This list also includes Shai Hope, George Munsey and Matthew Breetzke

Meet top 5 batters with most ODI runs in 2025, check who tops the list

From Shubman Gill to Joe Root, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in 2025. This list also includes Shai Hope, Brian Bennett and Agha Salman

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in 2025, check who tops the list

With this hundred, Joe Root now moves to the fourth position for the most number of centuries in Test cricket and is now part of an elite club of players to have 40 or more Test hundreds.

AUS vs ENG 2nd Ashes Test: Far better than your average Joe

On day 1 (Dec 4) of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, the England veteran reached the landmark in the 66th over, guiding the ball to fine leg before taking a moment to soak it in.

Joe Root breaks long wait with maiden Test century on Australian soil

Gabba last hosted an Ashes Test in 2021 and a pink-ball Test against the West Indies in January 2024.

Day/Night Ashes Tests here to stay: CA hits back at Joe Root’s criticism

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