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MNN Global · December 7, 2025 · 1 min read

Atkinson out cheaply as England close to Ashes Test defeat

What happened: Gus Atkinson was dismissed for three runs after a shot was caught by Australia captain Steve Smith. England lost three wickets in four overs, reaching 231-9 on day four of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Why it matters:

  • England are close to losing the second Test match against Australia.
  • The result could impact the overall Ashes series outcome and team morale.

MNN Take: England's batting collapse puts them under significant pressure late in the match, highlighting Australia's strong bowling performance.

Sources: BBC News (Breaking)