Melbourne, Dec 27, 2025 (AFP) - Smith laments lack of runs after first Ashes home Test loss for 15 years

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2025-12-27

Captain Steve Smith said Saturday that Australia had left themselves 60 runs short and could have taken a more aggressive batting approach, after they lost the fourth Test against England for a first home Ashes defeat in 15 years. England came out on top of a seesawing contest at the Melbourne Cricket Ground played on a grassy bowler-friendly deck that made batting treacherous and was all over inside two days. After being dismissed for 152 in the......

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