Australia wrap up dominant Ashes series with five-wicket victory
England’s Ashes misadventure came to a familiar conclusion in Sydney, where a superior Australia side took the final Test by five wickets to tie up a comprehensive 4-1 win.
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England's Brook apologises for altercation with nightclub bouncer
Jan 8 : Harry Brook has apologised for an altercation in New Zealand during the team's white-ball tour late last year after a report on Thursday said the England batsman was struck by a nightclub bouncer after being denied entry to the venue.
Business as usual for adaptable Australia despite absences
SYDNEY, Jan 8 : Australia's squad mentality enabled them to trounce England 4-1 in the Ashes despite being without a handful of top players, Player of the Series Mitchell Starc said after the fifth test victory on Thursday.
Stokes backs McCullum but accepts England need fresh approach
SYDNEY, Jan 8 : Ben Stokes says he wants to carry on as England captain and has backed coach Brendon McCullum despite concluding the Ashes series with a 4-1 defeat to Australia.
Australia win fifth Ashes by five wickets, take series 4-1
SYDNEY, Jan 8 : Australia beat England by five wickets on the fifth day of the fifth and final Ashes test on Thursday to seal a 4-1 series triumph.
Australia get over the line in Sydney for 4-1 Ashes triumph
SYDNEY, Jan 8 : Australia had a few nervous moments but safely chased down their 160-run victory target before tea on the final day of the fifth Ashes test on Thursday for a five-wicket victory and a 4-1 series triumph.
Australia 71-2 chasing 160 to win fifth Ashes test
SYDNEY, Jan 8 : Australia were 71 for two at lunch chasing 160 runs for victory and a 4-1 series triumph having dismissed England for 342 on the fifth day of the fifth Ashes test on Thursday.
England dismissed for 342, Australia require 160 to win fifth Ashes test
SYDNEY, Jan 8 : England were dismissed for 342 before lunch on the fifth day of the fifth Ashes test on Thursday, leaving Australia needing 160 runs for victory and a 4-1 series triumph.