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The players are out there. England go into a huddle, then disperse. And here comes the most significant element on the scene: Travis Head’s moustache.
“And merry Christmas to you!” says Gareth Wilson. “If I can gently disagree with Andrew Benton, what is most galling, and slightly puts your lovely stat on runs difference to bed, is that Australia have not been amazing. They haven’t needed to be. Sure – one Travis Head innings, one Alex Carey Test, and some good Starc, but none of those by themselves should have been enough to go 3-squat up.
”England have faced a historically poor Aussie team and STILL blown it. It’s depressing, but hey, 0-0 right?
Written by Tim de Lisle (now) and Martin Pegan (later)
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2025/dec/26/australia-v-england-fourth-ashes-test-day-one-live-updates-melbourne-mcg under the title “Boxing Day Test 2025: Australia v England fourth Ashes Test, day one – live updates”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
