Tongue Reveals Stokes' Fuller-Length Tactic, Urges England to Continue at MCG

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News18•26-12-2025, 16:57
Tongue Reveals Stokes' Fuller-Length Tactic, Urges England to Continue at MCG
- •Josh Tongue credits captain Ben Stokes for England's new fuller-length bowling strategy in the Ashes.
- •This tactic helped England bowl Australia out for 152 at MCG, with Tongue taking a historic five-wicket haul (5/45).
- •Tongue became the first England bowler this century to collect a fifer in a Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- •Despite England's bowling success, they were also bowled out for 110, with 20 wickets falling on Day 1.
- •Tongue urges teammates to maintain patience and bowl in the right areas on Day 2 to regain advantage.
Why It Matters: Ben Stokes' fuller-length strategy led to Josh Tongue's fifer and Australia's collapse at MCG.
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