Overview
- The fifth Test runs January 4–8 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with the first ball at 10:30 a.m. local time.
- In Australia the match airs on Fox Cricket and Channel 7 with streaming on Kayo, Foxtel and 7plus, while TNT Sports and discovery+ show it in the UK.
- Australia lead the series 3-1 after winning the first three Tests, with England ending their drought with a two‑day Boxing Day victory on a heavily criticised MCG pitch.
- England seamer Gus Atkinson is ruled out with a left hamstring injury and no replacement has been called up, and Jofra Archer remains unavailable with a side strain.
- Australia are not expected to change their squad for Sydney, with Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon still ruled out.