5 Heartbreaking cricket moments of 2025

England fail to win Ashes since 2010-11

England were comprehensively beaten in the Ashes series Down Under, with Australia claiming a 3-0 lead in just 11 days of play. England last won an Ashes series in Australia in 2010-11 and have since been unable to regain the trophy on Australian soil. The opening Test in Perth ended within two days, while the day-night second Test in Brisbane saw Australia secure an eight-wicket win. Australia wrapped up the series with a convincing 82-run victory in the third Test at Adelaide.