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England Captain Ben Stokes gives credit where its due after resounding Ashes loss

England captain Ben Stokes heaped praise on his Australian opposition after losing the final Ashes Test by five wickets in Sydney on Thursday.

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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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Joe Root and Harry Brook dig England out of trouble as rain halts Ashes swansong

England wrestled back control of the opening day of the fifth and final Ashes Test, reaching 211/3, but inclement weather would have the final say in Sydney on Sunday.

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