THE ASHES

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.

1024x768_joe-root-ashes-jul-2023-jpg

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.

1024x768_jonny-bairstow-in-the-ashes-jul-2023-jpg

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.

1024x768_josh-hazlewood-21-jul-2023

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.

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow puts England on top in fourth Test

Jonny Bairstow's brilliant near hundred lifted England into the boxseat in the fourth Ashes Test.

zak-crawley-test-batting-jpg

Zak Crawley hammers Australia attack as England in control of Ashes Test

Zak Crawley produced an instant Ashes classic as England seized control of the must-win fourth Test with a barnstorming display on day two.

Editors Pick