Test Match Special - The Ashes: Smith grinds down England as the SCG turns pink

Download The Ashes: Smith grinds down England as the SCG turns pink

We hear from record breaking Steve Smith who became the second highest scorer in Ashes history and England’s Jacob Bethell who took his first Ashes wicket.
Jonathan Agnew and Phil Tufnell join Simon Mann to review a tricky day for England and Eleanor Oldroyd speaks to Glenn McGrath and Emma Agnew about Jane McGrath day.

Published on Tuesday, 6th January 2026.

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