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’s two-day win in the Boxing Day Test will leave a huge financial hole in Australian cricket finances that could reach Aus $10m

It was carnage out in the middle of the MCG on Boxing Day, but what took place in the stands also raised eyebrows.

England fast bowler Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes test in Sydney after tearing his left hamstring, the team said on Monday. Atkinson came off early on day two of the fourth test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after picking up his third wicket during England's four-wicket victory.

Australia coach Andrew McDonald came to the defence of the Melbourne Cricket Ground's under-fire curator Monday and warned against authorities meddling in pitch preparation.

Australia collapsed for 152 yet still claimed a 42-run lead over England on the first innings in a remarkable opening day of the fourth Ashes test in which 20 wickets fell.

NEW Zealand allrounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Bracewell, 35, last featured for New Zealand in

Michael Vaughan has said that no Test cricket fans should be celebrating after they saw the fourth Ashes Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground end in just two days.

Atkinson pulled up lame during the second morning of the Boxing Day test and was officially ruled-out after scans on Monday confirmed the injury in his left leg.

Australia is already batting for a second time and holds a 46-run lead after a wild day of cricket at the MCG.