The Ashes Series to be Cancelled Midway After Terror Attack? Know More Details Here

The Ashes 2025-26 is currently underway in Australia, with another chapter unfolding in one of cricket’s long-standing rivalries between England and Australia. The Ashes is a five-Test match series played every two years, alternating between the two nations, and is considered one of the most prestigious and awaited series in International cricket.

So far, the Ashes 2025-26 has seen two Test matches completed, and both of them were dominated by the Aussies. With three matches still left to play, the focus has now shifted to the AUS vs ENG 3rd Test, which is set to be played at the Adelaide Oval, one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world. Australia would enter the match with confidence, while England would be desperate to bounce back from defeats at Perth and Brisbane Tests.

However, as the series moves into the third Test, concerns have emerged following the recent Bondi Beach terror attack in Australia. The incident has raised concerns among fans around safety and whether the Ashes could be impacted, leading to questions that the Ashes to be cancelled midway due to security fears.

Will Ashes Series Be Cancelled?

With the AUS vs ENG 3rd Test approaching in Adelaide, the recent Bondi beach terror attack has led to concerns around the security and possible cancellation of the ongoing Ashes series. The terror attack incident occurred in Sydney, and with the next match scheduled in Adelaide, there are serious concerns from cricket fans about the safety.

Despite the online speculation that the terror attack may lead to the possible cancellation of the Ashes 2025-26 series, there are confirmed reports that the series will be cancelled or will be paused for a while till things return to normalcy. As of now, the Ashes would continue to be played as scheduled, and reports also suggest that the geographical distance from Adelaide to Bondi Beach is quite distant and would be less likely to put a halt to the AUS vs 3rd Ashes Test.

At present, the security measures have already been strengthened, but current indications suggest there is no threat to the continuation of the series. As of now, the Ashes will be continued the same way as planned and will not be cancelled.

England Face Must-Win Situation

The Ashes has always been a challenging series with the Australia and England forming one of the greatest rivalries in cricket. After losing the first two Tests, England now face a must-win situation in the ENG vs AUS Ashes 3rd Test at Adelaide.

Australia defeated England by eight wickets in both Perth and Brisbane, giving them a 2-0 lead. The next Test is scheduled to begin on December 17 in Adelaide and will be played as per the original schedule. England face a must-win situation against a strong Australian team at home.