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Jonny Bairstow

Australia retain Ashes as fourth Test ends in draw following day-five washout

England's hopes of setting up a winner-takes-all Ashes decider were wiped out by the Manchester weather, with a fifth day washout in the fourth Test handing the urn to Australia.

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Ashes: Vital Joe Root breakthrough gives England hope after frustrating day

England's chances of levelling the Ashes were just about alive after Joe Root claimed the only wicket of a rain-ruined fourth day at Emirates Old Trafford.

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Jonny Bairstow hits back at criticism after putting England on top in Manchester

Jonny Bairstow took aim at his detractors, describing the criticism he has faced as "out of order" after lifting England into the box seat in the fourth Ashes Test.

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Josh Hazlewood hopes to 'lose a few overs' to the rain

Josh Hazlewood would enjoy more rain interruptions as Australia battle to hang on against England in the fourth Ashes Test.

Mitch Marsh

Australia coach admits it will be difficult to drop Mitch Marsh for fourth Ashes Test

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald admits Mitch Marsh has given him a selection headache ahead of next week's fourth Ashes Test.

Harry Brook

Harry Brook keeps England's Ashes hopes alive in thrilling win over Australia

Harry Brook announced himself on the Ashes stage with a match-winning knock for England that kept the series alive and delivered another memorable Headingley climax.