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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.

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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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