Usman Khawaja said he hoped his long test career, which will come to an end with his retirement after the fifth Ashes clash, inspires youngsters who are "different" that playing cricket for Australia is possible.

Sports Mole previews the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England, including predictions, series so far, squads, start time and a lowdown on the SCG pitch.

Four Australians make it to our best Test XI of the year, but at its helm is the World Test Championship final winning captain Temba Bavuma The 2025 calendar year threw up some brilliant Test cricket, plenty of memorable performances, several new records – and one notable non-record.

The most extraordinary Test innings of 2025 came from South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder, who smashed an unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Facing just 334 deliveries, Mulder struck 49 boundaries and four sixes, scoring at a strike rate rarely seen in Test cricket.

BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket.

Indian cricket, where controversies followed them. There were some memorable moments, like the victory in the Champions Trophy, but some forgettable performances, such as the whitewash at the hands of South Africa in the home Test series.

The MCG groundsman has explained why he left too much grass on the strip for the Boxing Day Test as the financial implications become clear

Cricket Australia recently came forward and announced its best Test XI for the year 2025. Judging from the performances of several star players in the longest format, CA named the likes of Shubman Gill,