Smith laments lack of runs after first Ashes home Test loss for 15 yearsPhoto: CollectedMELBOURNE, Dec 27, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - 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. "Obviously, a very quick game," Smith said. "We'd love to win every game and keep every streak going," Smith said of England snapping their long winless record in Australia. "But England played really well today. Australia lead the series 3-1 with the fifth and final Test starting in Sydney on January 4.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 27, 2025 09:43 UTC