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Australia’s 'Dad's Army' prove critics wrong with 4-1 Ashes rout

Australia defied pre-series claims that their side was too old by overpowering England 4-1 in the Ashes, with a veteran-heavy team turning "Dad's Army" jibes into a commanding series victory.

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Usman Khawaja: Emotions took their toll in my final Test for Australia

Retiring Australia batter Usman Khawaja has admitted that emotion got the better of him during his 88th and final Test, despite a five-wicket victory and a 4-1 Ashes series triumph.

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Australia wobble but seal Ashes 4-1 after five-wicket Sydney victory

Australia stumbled to a five-wicket victory in the final Ashes test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday to reclaim the iconic urn via a comprehensive 4-1 scoreline.

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Ashes: Jacob Bethell's brilliant 142 keeps England alive, but Australia close in on victory

Australia are in control of the fifth and final Ashes Test as they reduced England to 302/8 on Day 4 in Sydney, leaving the visitors just 119 runs ahead.

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Travis Head and Steve Smith score centuries in dominant day for Australia

Australia built a commanding lead on the third day of the final Ashes Test off the back of superb hundreds scored by Travis Head and captain Steve Smith.

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The Ashes: Australia close in on England as Travis Head leads the charge in Sydney

Travis Head continued his outstanding form against England's bowlers with an unbeaten 91 to leave Australia well placed at the close of day two of the New Year's Ashes Test in Sydney.

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