
Test Match Special Podcast
The Ashes: England’s belated resistance ends as Australia retain the Ashes.
MONDAY, 22 DECEMBER 2025, 01:16

The Ashes: England’s belated resistance ends as Australia retain the Ashes.

Australia beat England by 82 runs to take a 3-0 series lead and retain the Ashes urn on day five of the third Test in Adelaide.

Australia have regained the Ashes after winning the first three Tests against England down under once again – here are the 10 moments that decided the destination of the urn.

Marnus Labuschagne takes the catch from Josh Tongue as England are bowled out for 352, giving Australia an 82 run win and a 3-0 series lead to retain The Ashes on day five in Adelaide.

Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt marks the performances of the Australia and England teams after the third Test in Adelaide.

England’s Bazball regime is in tatters as yet another Ashes series in Australia is lost at the earliest possible opportunity.

Marnus Labuschagne takes another brilliant catch at slip as Will Jacks is dismissed for 47 to leave England on 337-8 on day five of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Australia make the breakthrough as Jamie Smith is caught for 60 to leave England on 285-7, needing 150 runs to win the third Test on day five in Adelaide.

Troy Williamson upsets the odds to stop Callum Simpson in brilliant fashion and win the British, Commonwealth and European super-middleweight titles in Leeds.

Match of the Day’s Shay Given shares Newcastle manager Eddie Howe’s frustrations after a trio of decisions went against the Magpies in their 2-2 draw with Chelsea.

MOTD Analysis: Ill-discipline cost Tottenham against Liverpool – Joe Hart

Match of the Day’s Joe Hart looks at Manchester City’s “suffocating” press as they looked back to their dominant best in a 3-0 win over West Ham.

Highlights of eight Premier League games, including Tottenham v Liverpool.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin extends his scoring streak to five Premier League games with a superb double as Leeds United secure a comfortable victory over Crystal Palace at Elland Road.

Liverpool stretch their unbeaten run to six games but Alexander Isak’s injury while scoring overshadows win at Tottenham.

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokores’ first-half penalty sends the Gunners to the top of the Premier League table in win over Everton.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says it is possible the club could make a January transfer window signing.

Brighton’s disappointing December run continues as they played out a goalless draw against Sunderland in the Premier League.

Armando Broja heads home a dramatic late equaliser as struggling Burnley end their seven-game losing streak by claiming a precious Premier League point at Bournemouth.

Erling Haaland scores twice to help Manchester City beat beleaguered West Ham United for a fifth straight Premier League victory which moved them top of the table.

Substitute Alexander Isak scores for Liverpool before being forced off with injury as Arne Slot’s side win a chaotic Premier League match at nine-man Tottenham.