Australia vs England, 5th Test
AUS
ENG
Match Info
| Match | AUS vs ENG, 5th Test, The Ashes,Test |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, January 4th, 2026 |
| Time | 5:30 am IST |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
Cricket News
Ben Stokes, Atkinson dropped from 2nd NZ Test squad over nightclub row
Senior batter Joe Root was named interim captain in place of Stokes. The second Test will played at The Oval here from June 17-21
 "Ben Stokes, Atkinson dropped from 2nd NZ Test squad over nightclub row")
Hardik Pandya's injury woes continue, Ruled out of Afghanistan ODIs
Despite the latest setback, there is optimism surrounding Pandya's availability for India's ODI tour of England next month.
 "Hardik Pandya's injury woes continue, Ruled out of Afghanistan ODIs")
From one to many: How Indian cricket is embracing the multi-captain era
Shreyas Iyer's T20I appointment signals India's move away from the all-format captaincy model that shaped the Dhoni, Kohli, and Rohit eras, towards a more format-specific leadership
Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's ODI callup may still be a distant idea
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has strong Youth ODI numbers and an IPL 2026 Orange Cap, but India's ODI depth means he must prove himself in senior cricket
Can India solve their spin problem before Sri Lanka Test challenge?
India have lost five of their last nine Tests on spin-friendly tracks and now face a Sri Lankan side whose home success still rests heavily on slow bowling
IND vs AFG Test: Manav Suthar joins elite list with fifer on Test debut
Manav is now the tenth Indian bowler to take a five-wicket haul on Test debut
IND vs AFG: Spinners shine as India secure record Test win over Afghanistan
India's win by an innings and 300 runs against Afghanistan is now their biggest victory in Test cricket by margin of runs
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to accompany him to Ireland, England
The parents of batting wonder Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are set to accompany him during the national team's tour of Ireland and England, and the BCCI is set to bear their expenses in the UK.
 "Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to accompany him to Ireland, England")
IND vs AFG Test, Day 2: Manav's dream debut leaves Afghanistan reeling
After declaring their first innings at a commanding 564/8, India struck regularly with the ball, with Suthar claiming three wickets and Prasidh Krishna adding two
IND vs AFG Test Day 2: Sundar slams unbeaten 52 as India declare on 564/8
Pant added an entertaining 81 as India's top and middle order batters dominated the Afghanistan attack after resuming at overnight 368 for three
 "IND vs AFG Test Day 2: Sundar slams unbeaten 52 as India declare on 564/8")