Josh Tongue took 5/45 from 11.2 overs. (AP Photo)
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News1826-12-2025, 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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