Melbourne, Dec. 27 -- England finally found something to cheer about in a tough Ashes campaign as they registered a four-wicket win over Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. While the Ashes had already slipped away, the victory helped England claw back some pride, with Australia still leading the series 3-1.
Chasing a target of 175 on a surface offering pace and movement, England's young batter Jacob Bethell played a crucial role with a fluent 40 off 46 balls. His innings came at a vital juncture and helped steady England's chase against a quality Australian attack.
Reflecting on his contribution, Bethell said the focus was always on impacting the result.
"It was lovely to come in and have an impact, and wh...
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