England have considerably struggled in pink-ball Ashes Tests, especially against archrivals Australia. The two are part of one of the biggest red-ball rivalries called the Ashes, and as per the latest deal, the pink-ball Tests would no longer be part of the Ashes schedule.
Australia clearly invented as well as mastered the pink-ball Ashes Tests, and hence, they love to play it during any series they host for the Australian summer. Just having lost against West Indies in the pink-ball Tests, they are now on the verge of ending one of the greatest legacies of modern Test cricket, after a deal between CA and the ECB.
England and Australia have never had a very good record while facing each other in pink-ball Ashes Tests. This is because Australia have dominated single-handedly over any team in this particular division of Test cricket.
Be it in England or in Australia, the Three Lions have never managed to win a single game in the pink-ball Ashes Tests. This time around, the second game of the Ashes marked a pink-ball Test hosted by Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane.
England crumbled in front of Australian speedster Mitchell Starc, who joined forces alongside some of the other seamers in the side like Scott Boland, Michael Neser and Brendan Doggett. However, as per the Daily Mail reports, England and Australia have now signed a new deal.
According to that deal, pink ball Tests will NOT form part of future Ashes series following talks between England and Australia.
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Australia are the one-sided favourites when the pink-ball Test matches are considered. Not only the Pink-ball Ashes Tests, but the Aussies have also been almost the undefeated favourites in the unique Day and Night Test matches.
Aussies thrive wonderfully under lights, winning 13 of the 14 matches that they have played worldwide, but England have never won pink-ball matches against any major frontline nation.
Mitchell Starc is called the greatest ever pink-ball master with his 80+ wickets at an average of around 17. He has picked up multiple five-wicket hauls and has the best figures of 6/9 against the West Indies. Pat Cummins follows him on the list.
Australia are currently dominating the WTC 2025-27 cycle
Currently, the Aussies are leading the ICC World Test Championship points table in this edition of the WTC as well. They have been the favourites, having made it to the finals of two of the three WTC cycles they have played in.
Previously, Australia won the ICC World Test Championship title back in 2023 against India, while they failed to defend their title in 2025 against the South Africans. On the other hand, this time they have won 7 out of their 8 matches and top the points table, leaving behind many of the well-known sides.
Their first victory came in a clean sweep over the West Indies, and then they won four out of the five matches in the Ashes against England. The Aussies hosted the game.
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