Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece has lost a very embarrassing bet with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, after England claimed a four-wicket victory at the MCG on Saturday. The parameters of the bet involved the losing mayor ‘posting the other side’s team photo on the office door for a week’. !’Mr Reece and Mr Khan are known to be good friends, with the former having flown out to London last month to meet with the London Mayor at City Hall. ‘Hi Nick, You are on - in London we don’t back down from challenges!’ Mr Khan responded. ‘Have a great Christmas and I hope you find a good picture of the England team for your office door!

Source: Daily Mail December 28, 2025 14:55 UTC