England cricketers snap 15-year Test losing streak in AustraliaListen to this articleEngland’s Jamie Smith (left) and Harry Brook celebrate after seeing England to a four-wcket victory in the fourth test in Melbourne on Saturday. “A good feeling, a tough tour up to now,” said England skipper Ben Stokes. But they finally came good and will head to Sydney for the fifth and final Test brimming with confidence. England had not won a Test in Australia since January 2011 at Sydney, losing 16 and drawing two since, and openers Crawley and Ben Duckett had a clear objective to snap the streak — play ultra-aggressive “Bazball” style. Nightwatchman Boland edged Gus Atkinson to wicketkeeper Smith but the bowler left the field soon after clutching his left hamstring.

Source: Bangkok Post December 27, 2025 08:06 UTC