Warwick Amrstrong did it in 1920-21, Ricky Ponting did it in 2006-07 and the distinction of inflicting a whitewash in an Ashes series came Michael Clarke's way in 2013-14....

Test cricket mirrors life. The ebbs and flows of the format have given birth to some of the most breath-taking cricketing epics.....

400 or more had never been scored in the fourth innings of a Test match in a successful run chase

England were arguably the better team coming into the tournament but the way Australia had beaten England in the league stage, it would certainly have given them hope of repeating their feat.

Australia made a sensible tactical move as they dropped Nathan Coulter-Nile to bring in Jason Behrendorff. England's weakness against left-arm bowlers was well documented and Australia exploited that by opening the bowling with two left-armers in Mitchell Starc and Behrendorff as England struggled to get going.

Australia coach Justin Langer spoke to the media after the Fifth and Final Ashes Test at The Oval on Sunday.

Australia captain Tim Paine spoke to the media after play on the third day of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Saturday.

England hit back at Australia to finish the 2nd Day |The Ashes Day 2 Highlights | Fifth Specsavers Ashes Test 2019

Steve Smith has become one more case study in sports psychology. Lethal injuries are part of any sport. However, bouncing back immediately to competitive sport and setting phenomenal standard is something rarely heard of.

Buttler leads the way and spares England's blushes as they bounce back on Day 1 of the 5th Test.

Australia won the 4th Test ,at Old Trafford, against England by 185 runs and retained the Ashes today.

After another amazing day of Ashes Test cricket today, at Old Trafford, England require 365 runs to win the 4th Test

Steve Smith scored a brilliant double century to put Australia in control of 4th Ashes Test at Old Trafford today.

Australia won the toss and decided to bat against England at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester today in the 4th Ashes Test.

England National Cricket Selectors have named 13-strong squad for the 4th Specsavers Ashes Test match against Australia at Emirates Old Trafford starting on Wednesday September 4 2019.

That hunger, that belief, that overt statement: Yes, I am here and come what may, I'll take England to a win. Stop me, if you can. Arise Sir Ben Stokes!

Ben Stokes was the hero for England today, hitting an amazing 135* to give them an unlikely 1 wicket win over Australia in the 3rd Test at Headingley

Australia batman and occasional leg-spinner Marnus Labuschagne spoke to the media after a competitive third day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley.

England needed to bowl Australia out early today to stand any chance of winning this match (and the Ashes) and did just that. The close of play score - England need 203 runs to win with 7 wickets remaining.

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