Ben Duckett demands beer from fans during Live Ashes Test at MCG, video breaks internet

A lighthearted moment between England cricketer Ben Duckett and the Melbourne Cricket Ground crowd has gone viral during the Boxing Day Test in the Ashes 2025-26. Duckett was playfully poked by fans offering beer, but the opening batter responded with a gesture rather than ignoring the banter.

After going down 2-0 in the series, England chose to take a short break at a holiday destination to refresh and regroup. However, the England team went on to lose the third Test and the series. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) launched an investigation into the team’s activities during their time away.

Ben Duckett Viral Clip Sparked Debate During Ashes Tour

England’s decision to give players time off during the series came under criticism after several videos and reports emerged from their stay in Noosa. Many questioned whether the break was the right call with the series still alive.

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In a viral video, Ben Duckett was seen looking confused and struggling to find his way back to his hotel, with someone asking if he needed a cab.

According to Sky Sports, journalists closely followed the England team during their time in Noosa. Some players reportedly spent as many as six days drinking during the break.

ECB managing director Rob Key said that an investigation would be carried out after reports compared the team’s break to a “stag do.”

Ben Duckett Shares Light Moment With Crowd After Beer Jibes During Ashes Test

While standing near the boundary, Ben Duckett shared a light moment with the crowd. Fans in the stands shouted jokes at him and asked if he wanted a beer. They also teased him about England’s recent break in Noosa.

The left-handed batter took it in a fun way. He smiled and replied with simple gestures, including a thumbs-up and a wave, showing he was enjoying the banter.

Watch the video of the same posted by a user on Instagram below:

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Ben Duckett Becomes Second-Fastest Batter to Reach 3,000 Test Runs

Ben Duckett crossed the 3,000-run mark in Test cricket during the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He reached the milestone on Day 2 of the match.

Duckett needed 31 runs to get to 3,000 and scored only 2 runs in his first innings. However, the left-handed batter played a quick 34-run knock in the fourth innings. This was Duckett’s 42nd Test match.

He has scored 3,005 runs from 78 innings in Test cricket at an average of 40.06, including 6 centuries and 16 half-centuries. Duckett has scored at a strike rate of 86.44, which fits well with England’s attacking style of play.

He made his Test debut in October 2016. Duckett reached 3,000 Test runs in just 3,474 deliveries, becoming the second-fastest to the milestone in terms of balls faced. Harry Brook has done it faster, reaching 3,000 runs in 3,468 balls.

Also read: Harry Brook seals England’s first Test win in Australia after 5,468 days with a boundary at MCG