Josh Tongue celebrates with teammates after the wicket of Australia Usman Khawaja (Picture credit: AP)
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News1827-12-2025, 17:57

Josh Tongue Shines in Ashes, Ends 27-Year Wait for England POTM Down Under

  • Josh Tongue became the first England bowler in 27 years to win Player of the Match in an Ashes Test in Australia.
  • He achieved this feat with impressive figures of 5/45, joining Dean Headley (1998) on the honours board.
  • Tongue's performance included crucial wickets, notably Travis Head, contributing to England's victory.
  • His name appeared alongside Jasprit Bumrah's on the MCG honours board, highlighting a shared dangerous bowling trait.
  • Tongue described the moment as "what dreams are made of."

Why It Matters: Josh Tongue's stellar 5/45 performance earned him POTM, breaking England's 27-year Ashes drought Down Under.

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