England has announced their playing XI for the fourth Ashes test, which begins on December 26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne. Ben Stokes &amp; co. made two changes for the match—Jofra Ar

England playing XI announced for Ashes fourth test

England has announced their playing XI for the fourth Ashes test, which begins on December 26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne.

AUS vs ENG: England playing XI announced for Ashes fourth test

Nathan Lyon is congratulated by Mitchell Starc after completing a remarkable achievement

Australia’s veteran spinner Nathan Lyon creates history in his very first over, which he bowled in the 3rd test of the ongoing Ashes 2025/26. He achieved this great milestone on day 2 of the Adelaide

Nathan Lyon creates history, surpasses Glenn McGrath

Nathan Lyon surpassed Glenn McGrath (563 wickets) in the list of highest wicket-takers in test cricket, and became the second leading wicket-taker for Australia in tests with 564 wickets.

AUS vs ENG: Nathan Lyon creates history, surpasses Glenn McGrath

Ollie Pope in action. (Photo: cricket.com.au)

After Australia was bundled out for 132 in response to England's first innings total of 172, a half-century stand between Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett put England in front with a 99-run lead at the end

Ashes 1st Test: Pope-Duckett stand puts England at advantage

After Australia was bundled out for 132 in response to England's first innings total of 172, a half-century stand between Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett put England in front with a 99-run lead.

Ashes 1st Test: Pope-Duckett stand puts England at advantage with 99-run lead (Day 2, Lunch)

England batter Ollie Pope, after scoring a hundred and fifty in a warm-up game ahead of the Ashes, said he hopes he has put an end to speculation about his position in the England team and is now focu

"I hope so": Ollie Pope on ending England selection debate

England batter Ollie Pope, after scoring a hundred and fifty in a warm-up game ahead of the Ashes, said he hopes he has put an end to speculation about his position in the England team.

England batter Ollie Pope. (Photo: X/@englandcricket)

Former England skipper Alastair Cook has shown his support towards right-hand batter Ollie Pope to take the crucial No. 3 spot in the upcoming Ashes series against Australia, saying it is "quite an ea

Cook backs Ollie Pope to bat at No. 3 for England in Ashes

Former England skipper Alastair Cook has shown his support towards right-hand batter Ollie Pope to take the crucial No. 3 spot in the upcoming Ashes series against Australia.

Alastair Cook backs Ollie Pope to bat at No. 3 for England in Ashes

Shubman Gill has lost 5 consecutive tosses in the India vs England Test series

India’s string of bad luck at the toss continued as they lost their 15th consecutive toss in men’s international cricket ahead of the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval in London on Thur

15 toss losing streak for India

India’s string of bad luck at the toss continued as they lost their 15th consecutive toss in men’s international cricket ahead of the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval in London.

15 toss losing streak for India: Shubman Gill fumbles five times in the IND vs ENG Test series

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England playing XI announced for Ashes fourth test

England playing XI announced for Ashes fourth test

Nathan Lyon creates history, surpasses Glenn McGrath

Nathan Lyon creates history, surpasses Glenn McGrath

Ashes 1st Test: Pope-Duckett stand puts England at advantage

Ashes 1st Test: Pope-Duckett stand puts England at advantage

"I hope so": Ollie Pope on ending England selection debate

"I hope so": Ollie Pope on ending England selection debate

Cook backs Ollie Pope to bat at No. 3 for England in Ashes

Cook backs Ollie Pope to bat at No. 3 for England in Ashes

15 toss losing streak for India

15 toss losing streak for India