: Former Australian players Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann criticized the decision to stay off the field, noting that conditions appeared playable compared to historical precedents.
As of April 2026, England is scheduled to return to Australia for a white-ball tour in late 2026. : Three matches starting November 12 in Perth. Australia vs England (Abandoned)
During the 2025/26 Ashes series, rain and bad light frequently interrupted play, most notably on day one of the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in early January 2026. While the match itself was eventually completed, the weather-induced stoppage occurred just as England’s batters, led by Joe Root and Harry Brook, had established a dominant 154-run partnership. Key Moments from the Impacted Match : Former Australian players Jason Gillespie and Darren
: Joe Root was unbeaten on 72 and Harry Brook on 78 when play was halted due to poor lighting and incoming rain. During the 2025/26 Ashes series, rain and bad
The abandonment of play on day one occurred 15 minutes before the scheduled tea break, with England positioned strongly at 3-211.