The Boxing Day Test against Australia was thrilling. England needed 45 runs in the final ten overs of the match to win. Heather Knight was the star of England's fightback, scoring 55 runs from 68 balls. Nat Sciver (58 runs) and Sophia Dunkley (45 runs) joined her. Annabel Suetherland also took three wickets, scoring 69 runs over thirteen innings.
Tim Paine's injury
Tim Paine will still be able to play in the Ashes series after his injury against Pakistan during the Australia test. However, it is unlikely that Paine will be able to make the start. The injured batsman should be back to full training by October and to continue his physical activity by December. The Gabba will host the Ashes first test against England on December 8. Paine's recovery will determine his chances of playing in this series opener.
Tim Paine, Australia's Test captain, resigned Friday. News Corp revealed that Paine, the Australian test captain, sent explicit messages and photos to a female coworker. Cricket Australia is investigating Paine's behavior. After his resignation, Paine read out a statement and did not take questions.
Ashes series against England
The home side won the 2021-22 Ashes series, which was between Australia and England. The Australians won the first Test. Australia's first innings scoring leaders were Marnus Laboruschagne (Dave Warner) and Marnus Head (152). Travis Head scored 152 which was the difference in the match. England had to follow suit in the second innings. Pat Cummins needed to be rested, but Jhye Richson took five wickets on match day.
The first Ashes series between England and Australia took place in the 1876-77 season. Australia's media was captivated when Warner spoke of the Ashes'. Later, the series would be renamed the Ashes. England's rivalry was growing with Australia in the 1930s. In the following years, teams from India and New Zealand became Test cricket powershouses.
Boxing Day Test
The Ashes series between Australia & England saw the first Boxing Day Test take place in Australia in 1950. It took place in Melbourne, from December 22 to December 27. Boxing Day was the fourth day of the match, and Australia won by 28 runs. After that, there was no Boxing Day Test until 1967. The third Ashes Match took place at Adelaide on December 23.
The Boxing Day Test holds great cultural significance and draws huge crowds. It is considered to one of Australia's most viewed games. Some even consider it a tradition, to attend the game or take part in activities related thereto. Some people even have their own traditions, such as the beer cup snakes, waves, and stacking of beer cups.
Charles Bannerman makes his debut in Australia
Charles Bannerman, Australia's first-ever cricketer, made his debut in 1878. It is a moment that will be remembered in Australian cricket history. He was a superb right-hand attacking and fielding batsman. He was tall with a strong forward play. He was proficient at most strokes on the leg and off, but didn't cut the ball very well. He was a skilled fielder but was never a great ball bowler.
His 165 runs are the highest score by an Australian on his Test debut. This record is held in perpetuity by no other cricketer. Bannerman was the first Australian batsman to score a century in Test cricket. He made 165 runs in a single innings and became the first batsman to score a hundred. However, the day's success was marred by tragedy as he was injured on the second day of the first ever Test match in Melbourne.