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‘Missed opportunity’: Cummins laments series draw as Ashes era ends
With just two Test regulars under 30, the selectors will look to start regenerating the team after Australia failed to seal their first series win in England for 22 years.
- by Malcolm Conn
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The final Ashes Test: How many will you make in our Ashes 2023 quiz?
The Ashes series is over, but there’s one final test left - our Ashes 2023 quiz. How closely were you paying attention to the action on and off the field?
Opinion
The Ashes
Ashes series like no other will live long in the memory
Britain has been as engrossed in Test cricket’s most enduring rivalry as at any point since the days of one Donald George Bradman almost a century ago.
- by Rob Harris
‘Huge blunder that needs to be investigated’: Ponting furious at ball change
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes a bungled ball change hindered Australia’s run chase at the Oval in the final Ashes Test, which England won by 49 runs.
- by Malcolm Conn and Daniel Brettig
Ashes player ratings: How Australia performed in the Oval Test
We rate the performance of each member of the Australian XI at the fifth Ashes Test at the Oval.
- by Daniel Brettig
Analysis
The Ashes
Don’t blame ballgate for Australia’s failure to win Ashes series
From Lord’s onwards, Australia too often left themselves needing to perform miracles in order to get ahead of the game.
- by Daniel Brettig
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The Ashes
Stokes celebrates Oval Test victory after crazy drop as England level series
England won the last Test at the Oval by 49 runs, another seesawing day that left the Ashes series at a 2-2 stalemate.
- by Malcolm Conn
Ashes 2023 as it happened: Five wickets in 30 minutes secures thrilling England win
Australia were on track for a famous, historic win in the fifth Test until Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali emerged as unlikely match-winners to help England level an incredible Ashes series.
- by Dan Walsh
Khawaja, Labuschagne clash with England fans
The Australian cricketers confronted England cricket fans after being heckled during the Fifth Test.
Labuschagne and Khawaja clash with England fan after abuse
The Australians called out an England fan after being heckled as they left the field during the fifth Test at the Oval.
- by Will Macpherson
Analysis
Australian cricket
How Khawaja and Warner crashed the Stuart Broad show
Usman Khawaja, David Warner and Australia crashed the Stuart Broad retirement party, reviving hopes of a series win.
- by Daniel Brettig