8 months ago
Australia Defends All-Seam Attack in Ashes Test
Australia and England are playing their last cricket match in the Ashes series at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
The match starts on Sunday, January 4th, and can be watched live on Star Sports or JioHotstar.
Australia is leading the series 3-1, but England won the last match in Melbourne.
The Sydney pitch is green, and the team is still deciding who will play.
The toss happens at 4:30 am IST, and the match starts at 5:00 am IST.
Australia has a strong team with players like Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc.
Australia's bowling coach, Daniel Vettori, says that even though they are using only fast bowlers this time, spin bowling is still important and will come back in the future.
Australia leads the Ashes series 3-1 after winning three matches and losing one.
England won the fourth Test in Melbourne, their first Test win in Australia since 2010-11.
The final Test will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 4-8, 2024.
Australia is using an all-seam attack due to Nathan Lyon's injury and recent pace dominance.
Australia's bowling coach, Daniel Vettori, believes spin bowling remains crucial and will return to prominence.
- Who
- Australia and England cricket teams
- What
- Final Ashes Test match
- Where
- Sydney Cricket Ground
- When
- January 4-8, 2024
- Why
- To decide the outcome of the Ashes series
Key facts
- Event
- Final Ashes Test between Australia and England
- Venue
- Sydney Cricket Ground
- Date
- January 4-8, 2024
- Start Time (IST)
- 5:00 am
- Toss Time (IST)
- 4:30 am
- Broadcast
- Star Sports Network
- Live Stream
- JioHotstar app and website
- Australia Squad
- Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith(c), Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey(w), Cameron Green, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Jhye Richardson, Scott Boland, Beau Webster, Josh Inglis, Brendan Doggett, Todd Murphy
- Bowling Coach
- Daniel Vettori
Timeline
Josh Tongue's exceptional bowling performance in the previous Boxing Day Test was the direct cause of his selection for the fourth Ashes Test.
Josh Tongue's exceptional bowling performance in the previous Boxing Day Test was the direct cause of his selection for the fourth Ashes Test.
Josh Tongue's exceptional bowling performance in the previous Boxing Day Test led to his selection for the fourth Ashes Test, contributing to England's win.
England's win in the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne, led by Josh Tongue's exceptional bowling, kept them in the series and set up the final Test in Sydney.
Australia and England are playing the final Ashes Test in Sydney, with Australia leading 3-1 but England having won the last match.
Quotes
Mitchell Swepson
Australian leg-spinner and former Test cricketer
“It sucks, mate. I won’t be careful, it sucks. Being a spin bowler I am obviously bias but I think we’ve seen it for a while now, seen it coming in (Sheffield) Shield cricket.”
thehansindia.com
“We see less and less spin bowlers coming into games, particularly in certain parts of the country and I think that’s what we’re now seeing in the Test arena. You see greener wickets, you see seam be the main source of wickets and it’s such a shame because I think there’s a really good piece there, a spot for spin bowling in Test cricket.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
Australia vs England 5th Ashes Test Live Streaming: When, How to Watch AUS vs ENG Match Live on TV and Online?
Ashes: ‘No-one’s locked in yet. There’s 13 or 14 guys on the table…’: Steve Smith on Australia opting for a spinner at Sydney Test
AUS vs ENG, 5th Ashes: When and where to watch Australia vs England match live streaming in India?
Australia vs England, Ashes 2025-26 Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch AUS vs ENG 5th Test Match Live In India?
Ashes: Smith uncertain about future, open to leadership transition after Khawaja exit
Daniel Vettori On Future Of Spin Bowling In Tests: 'Will Get Back To Possibly How It Was...'
Ashes 2026, Australia vs England Live Score 5th Test Day 1: Ball By Ball Commentary And Scorecard
Ashes: Lack of spin bowling has made cricket in this series one-dimensional, says Atherton
AUS vs ENG: Stuart Clarke drops Australia's ‘no confidence’ bombshell after Todd Murphy misses out at SCG; ‘they don't…’
Ashes: Spin bowling is incredibly important to Test cricket, insists Vettori
Steve Smith Creates History, Breaks 138-Year-Old Tradition; Becomes First Australian Captain Since 1888 To...
