Playing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in the traditional year-ending fixture, England's four-wicket victory ended their almost 15-year winless streak on Australian soil in red-ball format.

Ashes: England end winless streak on Australian soil, clinch Boxing Day Test on Day 2

The decision to bowl first at MCG proved fruitful for England as Australia lost early wickets and were 72/4 at lunch break; they lost key batters like Travis Head (12) and Jake Weatherald (10). 

Ashes: Bowlers run riot on Boxing Day as Australia take rare first innings lead on Day 1

Having opted to bowl first after winning the toss, the decision by Ben Stokes proved right as Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson enjoyed their outing by breaking the back of Australia’s batting order. 

Watch: Steve Smith stunned as Josh Tongue castles Australian stand-in skipper in Boxing Day Test

While Bashir continues to warm the bench Down Under, England brought in a pacer for another for the third Ashes Test starting Wednesday (Dec 17). 

Ashes: England make one change to playing XI for decisive Adelaide Test

As revealed by media reports on Saturday (Nov 29), Mark Wood will miss the pink-ball Test in Gabba, which starts on Thursday, while Josh Tongue could be a like-for-like replacement. 

Ashes 2025-26: Mark Wood set to miss pink-ball Test in Gabba, Josh Tongue likely to feature - Report

From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Siraj, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in ICC World Test Championship (2025-2027). This list also includes Shamar Joseph, Josh Tongue and Ben Stokes

From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Siraj, 5 bowlers with most wickets in ICC World Test Championship (2025-27)

From Mohammed Siraj to Ben Stokes 5 bowlers with most wickets in Anderson  Tendulkar Trophy

From Mohammed Siraj to Ben Stokes: Five bowlers with most wickets in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

From Mohammed Siraj to Josh Tongue, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in Anderson-Tendulkar trophy after three Test matches. This list also includes Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep and Ben Stokes.

Bowlers with Most Wickets in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy After Three Tests

England likely to start home summer without Josh Tongue as plans to replace retiring James Anderson stumble

England tour of West Indies: Injury delays Josh Tongue's white-ball debut, Matthew Potts roped in

ENG vs NZ T20I Series: Josh Tongue ruled out through injury, Chris Jordan roped in as replacement

Ashes 2023: England name 16-man squad for first two Tests, pick James Anderson

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Ashes: England end winless streak on Australian soil, clinch Boxing Day Test on Day 2

Ashes: Bowlers run riot on Boxing Day as Australia take rare lead on Day 1

Watch: Smith stunned as Tongue castles Australia skipper in Boxing Day Test

Ashes: England make one change to playing XI for decisive Adelaide Test

Ashes: Mark Wood set to miss Gabba Test, Josh Tongue likely to feature - Report

5 bowlers with most wickets in ICC World Test Championship (2025-27)

Five bowlers with most wickets in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

Bowlers with Most Wickets in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy After Three Tests

England likely to start home summer without Josh Tongue as plans to replace retiring James Anderson stumble

England tour of West Indies: Injury delays Josh Tongue's white-ball debut, Matthew Potts roped in

ENG vs NZ T20I Series: Josh Tongue ruled out through injury, Chris Jordan roped in as replacement

Ashes 2023: England name 16-man squad for first two Tests, pick James Anderson