Scott Boland six-for leads humiliation as Australia romp to Ashes glory
England blown away in little more than an hour on third morning for third Test rout
25/12Result
3rd Test, England tour of Australia at Melbourne, Dec 26-28 2021
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![England]( "England")
185 & 68 (27.4 ov) -
![Australia]( "Australia")
Player of the Match
25/12Result
3rd Test, England tour of Australia at Melbourne, Dec 26-28 2021
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![England]( "England")
185 & 68 (27.4 ov) -
![Australia]( "Australia")
Player of the Match
Day 3
New South Wales close contact rules won't stop SCG Test
The third Test in Melbourne continued despite cases in the wider England squad
Prolific Root stands tall in a dismal year for England
His Test aggregate of 1708 in 2021 is the third-highest ever, but his numbers are even more astonishing given the general mediocrity around him
Joe Root: 'We need to put some pride back in the badge'
England captain commits to leading side in final two Tests despite Ashes loss
Stats - England's new low in Australia, and Boland's lightning five-for
England record their lowest total in Australia since 1904 to cap a forgettable year
Scott Boland's blitz - how MCG six-for sealed Ashes
A five-for in the space of 19 deliveries, a six-wicket haul on debut - it was quite a Test for the Victorian
Ashes thrashings excites Pat Cummins for challenges ahead
Australia's bowling depth has captain believing they have "options for anywhere in the world"
No change in Langer's contract status despite T20 World Cup and Ashes glory
Matter to be discussed when the time is right, says Test captain Pat Cummins after retaining Ashes at MCG
Ashes long-con exposed: England's dereliction of Test cricket threatens format as a whole
If the public loses confidence in the product, then its viability will be called into question
'Who does that? Scott Boland does. Our ancestors stand proud with him'
An extraordinary spell earned the debutant the Johnny Mullagh Medal on an historic day
Day 2
England batters stumble again after James Anderson four-for limits Australia
Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland both strike twice in an over as Australia look to capitalise on 82-run lead
James Anderson finds his groove before England lose the plot
Veteran seamer disappointed after late wickets for Australia take edge off improved day
Not quite a statement, but Harris has given himself something to build on
The kryptonite is still there, but the Australia opener's contribution in this Test match cannot be ignored
The bewitching hour: Starc, Cummins, Boland, and a spell to remember for the MCG crowd
After another forgettable year for Melburnians, 12 pulsating overs by the Australia quicks was something to savour
Test match continues despite four Covid cases emerging in England touring party
Play was delayed by 30 minutes after two members of England support staff and two family members returned positive Covid tests
Day 1
Australia on top after Pat Cummins sets Boxing Day tone
England dismissed for 185 after another flaky display with the bat in Melbourne
Roll out the cold turkey, England's Christmas is cancelled
Another batting collapse at the MCG was proof that England have chosen the path of least resistance
'Everyone is trying' - Jonny Bairstow on England's batting woes
Latest failure adds to scrutiny on tourists' methods and approach
Scott Boland: 'It means a lot to join a pretty small club'
Fourth Indigenous cricketer to play for Australia thought his Test chance might have gone
Rise of Cameron Green and the Australia seam cartel
Increase in Test-quality resources means Australia no longer so reliant on the "Big Three"
Others
What is the record for the most caught-behind wicketkeeping dismissals in Tests?
And what is the lowest total that was enough for an innings victory in a Test?
Boland makes strong entry into ICC rankings; Anderson moves up to fifth place among bowlers
Starc overtakes Stokes to move to fifth place among allrounders
Woakes backs Root to stay on as England captain
"He's got a great cricket brain and I think his record as England captain is actually pretty good."
Joe Root might need to set new record to make sure England don't
Only a victory in Melbourne will keep the Ashes alive heading into the new year
Marnus Labuschagne, the pure being of batting
There's something so beautiful about this magical average being attached to someone as happy to be in Test cricket
Scott Boland handed Boxing Day debut with Australia cautious over Jhye Richardson
The Victoria pace bowler has a fine record at the MCG and has been in superb form this season
Australia aim to clinch the Ashes with England needing inspiration
The series is still alive, but only just, with England making four changes as they look to hit back
