How to watch Australia vs England: 4th Ashes Test free streams

The Boxing Day event represents one of the highlights of any year’s sporting calendar, but when it’s in the Ashes the intensity only increases. The fourth Test between Australia and England may not have the urn but the hosts are desperate for a third series whitewash against this century’s old enemy in Australia.

Australia would love nothing more than to complete a 5-0 whitewash and put the final nail in the coffin of Bazball, the ultra-attacking form of play that has so irritated Australian cricket in recent years. The experience of the Australians, Travis Head lighting up as an emergency opener and a magnificent attack led by Mitchell Starc have made the difference in this series and it is increasingly difficult to see any result other than another victory. Steve Smith will return to the side after his ear discomfort and will once again be captain alongside Pat Cummins to rest the remainder of the series so as not to aggravate his back problems, with the fate of the Ashes already decided. Meanwhile, Jhye Richardson is expected to replace Nathan Lyon with Brendan Doggett or Michael Neser as the other expected selections in an all-pace attack.