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On Talks Of Potential Test Retirement After Ashes, David Warner Breaks Silence

Australia stalwart David Warner has laughed off talks of his retirement after The Oval Ashes Test beginning on Thursday, but confirmed that he will call it quits from the longest format next year. There was speculation of Warner's imminent retirement after the former England captain Michael Vaughan said he had heard "whispers" during the Old Trafford Test that the final Ashes encounter could be Warner's last. But Warner rubbished any such suggestions on the eve of the final Ashes Test.

England "Will Absolutely Wipe" Australia In Ashes Final Test, Claims Ex-Captain If This Happens

Australia great Glenn McGrath said England only had themselves to blame for their failure to regain the Ashes after rain ensured the fourth Test at Old Trafford ended in a draw. The whole of Sunday's final day was washed out without a ball bowled, while 60 overs were lost to bad weather on Saturday.

Watch: Ben Stokes' 3-Worded Response When Asked About Loss In First Two Tests

Rain played spoilsport in the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia as the entire Day 5 got washed out in Manchester. As a result, the match ended in a draw and the visitors retained the Ashes with a 2-1 lead. The Ben Stokes-led side displayed a dominating performance on the first four days of the match as Australia were five down for 214, trailing by 61 runs after England posted 592 runs in their first innings. Both the teams are yet to play the fifth and final Test of the series but that will not be making any difference to the result as the visitors will be retaining the trophy.

Zak Crawley Adamant England Still 'Massively Up' For Ashes Finale

England batsman Zak Crawley has insisted the hosts will have no trouble motivating themselves for this week's fifth Test against Australia even though they can no longer regain the Ashes. What had looked like being a thrilling series-decider at The Oval has had some of the edge removed after England's quest to draw level in the fourth Test at Old Trafford was thwarted by rain, with only 30 overs possible across the final two days.

Cameron Green Admits 'Australia Got Out Of Jail' With Fourth Ashes Test Draw

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green admitted the tourists had "got out of jail" in an Ashes-clinching draw at Old Trafford. England dominated the fourth Test in Manchester and led by 275 runs on first innings. But with rain meaning only 30 overs were possible across the final two days on Saturday and Sunday, Australia held on for a draw. The result meant Australia, as the holders, retained the Ashes -- they are 2-1 up with just this week's fifth Test at The Oval left to play. "I think we definitely got away with one there," Green, one of Australia's not out batsmen, told the cricket.com.au website.

England Face James Anderson Call After Naming Unchanged Squad For Ashes Finale

England are set to make a decision over veteran paceman James Anderson's place in the side after naming an unchanged squad for this week's final Ashes Test against Australia at The Oval. Rain at the England great's Old Trafford home ground washed out all of Sunday's play and condemned the fourth Test to a draw. That ensured holders Australia, 2-1 ahead with one to play, retained the Ashes and wrecked any chance of a winner-takes-all decider in London.

"Tough" For Ben Stokes, "Strange" For Pat Cummins: Reactions To Drawn Manchester Test

Australia captain Pat Cummins insists his side's ambition to win a Test series in England remains undimmed after they retained the Ashes in a rain-marred draw at Old Trafford. Persistent rain meant Sunday's final day of the fourth Test was washed out without a ball bowled as England were denied the chance of a series-levelling win in a match they had dominated. The result ensured Australia, as the holders, kept the Ashes at 2-1 up with one match left in the series -- regardless of the result of the fifth Test at The Oval starting on Thursday.

England vs Australia, 4th Test: Australia Retain Ashes After Washout, Lead Series 2-1

Australia have retained the Ashes after the fourth Test against England ended in a rain-affected draw, with bad weather at Old Trafford washing out Sunday's final day. The result ensured Australia, as the holders, kept the Ashes at 2-1 up with one match left in the series -- regardless of the result of next week's fifth Test at The Oval. Heavy overnight rain left the outfield sodden and meant play was unable to start as scheduled at 11:00 am (1000 GMT) in Manchester. No sooner had it been announced that play would resume at 1200 GMT, provided there was no further rain, the ground was subjected to a fresh downpour lasting several hours.

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On Talks Of Potential Test Retirement After Ashes, David Warner Breaks Silence

England "Will Absolutely Wipe" Australia In Ashes Final Test, Claims Ex-Captain If This Happens

Watch: Ben Stokes' 3-Worded Response When Asked About Loss In First Two Tests

Zak Crawley Adamant England Still 'Massively Up' For Ashes Finale

Cameron Green Admits 'Australia Got Out Of Jail' With Fourth Ashes Test Draw

England Face James Anderson Call After Naming Unchanged Squad For Ashes Finale

"Tough" For Ben Stokes, "Strange" For Pat Cummins: Reactions To Drawn Manchester Test

England vs Australia, 4th Test: Australia Retain Ashes After Washout, Lead Series 2-1