Arguably England’s greatest performance on Australian soil in recent history came during the famous Boxing Day Test in 2010, as Andrew Strauss’ team ran riotAfter two dismal performances from England in Brisbane and Adelaide, Joe Root’s side find themselves 2-0 down after two Test matches in this winter’s Ashes series against Australia. The visitors now head to the eagerly-anticipated Boxing Day Test in Melbourne knowing a remarkably tough uphill battle awaits them to get themselves back into the series. The England side that headed down under in 2010 was no doubt littered with world class talent. Australia then responded well in the third Test and secured a 267-run victory, to set up a Christmas cracker at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground. Was England's performance at the 2010 Boxing Day Test their greatest on Australian soil?

Source: Daily Mirror December 25, 2021 08:30 UTC