THE ASHES

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Stuart Broad reveals addiction to Test cricket after taking 600th wicket

Stuart Broad admitted his "addiction" to Test cricket has carried him to 600 wickets, a prestigious milestone he savoured even more after reaching it at the end named after James Anderson.