Overview
- Head said the series has been played in the right spirit and that he is looking forward to sharing a beer with England opener Ben Duckett.
- The long‑standing post‑series gathering lapsed in 2023 following the Bairstow–Carey row and Oval farewells, with Ben Stokes later denying any deliberate snub.
- Australia have retained the urn and lead the series 3–1 after winning the third Test in Adelaide, with the final Test starting January 4 at the SCG.
- Coverage notes a comparatively cordial 2025 series, with flashpoints limited to technology queries and debate over the Melbourne pitch.
- Head’s comments arrive as reports scrutinise England’s Noosa break, with a fact‑finding effort under way and Rob Key saying he would be concerned if excessive drinking were proven.