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28. Ashes 4-1: Starc's 31 Wickets, Bethell's Maiden Ton & Khawaja's Farewell

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The Ashes are done and dusted! Australia have claimed a dominant 4-1 series victory over England.

In this episode, JB, Haydos and Blewy wrap up the entire 2025-26 Ashes series following Australia's 5-wicket win in the Sydney Test.

WHAT WE COVER:

🏏 Player Ratings - Who gets an A+? Starc, Head and Carey lead the way, plus huge praise for Scott Boland and Michael Neser's tireless efforts.

🌟 Jacob Bethell's Arrival - The 22-year-old's 154 in Sydney was his maiden Test AND first-class century. Is he the future of England cricket?

👋 Usman Khawaja's Farewell - An emotional final Test for the opener who averaged 48 across his career. The boys reflect on his remarkable journey.

đŸ”„ Beau Webster's Emergence - Off-spin, batting, brilliant fielding. Is he Australia's most complete all-rounder?

❌ England's Top Order Disaster - Pope averaged 20, Crawley 27, Duckett 20. What went wrong and where do they go from here?

💗 Pink Test Success - Glenn McGrath Foundation raises a record $11.7 million. Incredible support from the cricket community.

🏏 Big Bash Update - Melbourne Stars' fall from grace and the state of the tournament.

Plus: Commentary box stories, Graham Swann's sickness, Hayden's fishing adventures on Stradbroke Island, and why JB is fed up with Sydney cab drivers!

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