Overview
- The fifth Test begins January 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground and is scheduled through January 8.
- Australia lead 3-1 and have already retained the urn after winning the opening three matches.
- Usman Khawaja has announced the SCG will be his 88th and final Test appearance.
- Selection notes point to Steve Smith captaining with Travis Head opening and spinner Todd Murphy in contention, while England include Shoaib Bashir and Matthew Potts with Jacob Bethell set to bat at No. 3.
- Broadcasts include a free stream on 7Plus in Australia, Willow TV via Sling in the U.S., TNT Sports on Discovery+ in the U.K., and Star Sports with streaming on JioHotstar in India.