Australia's ability to adapt and rise in key moments has moved it to the cusp of retaining the Ashes, with Steve Smith saying it is a process it has fine-tuned. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/08/more-sports/australia-closer-retaining-ashes/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #australia #england #ashes #benstokes #stevesmith