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Australian press focuses on 'Ballgate' after defeat to England

The Australian media's reaction to England's victory in the fifth Ashes Test was dominated by 'Ballgate' and the reported lack of a post-match drink between the teams.

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Ben Stokes: Stuart Broad's final Ashes delivery was destiny

Ben Stokes reckons Stuart Broad was destined to secure a 2-2 Ashes draw against Australia with the final ball of his England career.

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England are on track to win the final Ashes Test and level the series

England are in a great position to level the Ashes series in the fifth Test, after giving Australia a record target to chase at the Oval.

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Steve Smith reprieve leaves England facing narrow first-innings deficit

England's hopes of squaring the Ashes might have turned on the tiniest of margins at the Kia Oval as Australia's Steve Smith came desperately close to being run out by substitute fielder George Ealham in a pivotal moment in the fifth Test.

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Harry Brook gives England hope in Ashes Test on opening day

England and Australia produced another culture clash on the opening day of the final Ashes Test, with Harry Brook keeping the hosts afloat.

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Cameron Green admits Australia 'definitely got away with one' after retaining Ashes urn

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green admits his side "got out of jail" in their Ashes-clinching draw at Old Trafford.