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England batsman Joe Root has defended his side's slow scoring during the third day of the fifth Ashes test

The fifth test edged closer to a draw after England hold Australia at bay at the Oval

David Saker has backed England's team selection as Australia take control of the fifth Ashes test

Australia declared 492-9 leaving England with 460 runs to make up the difference as the hosts finished the second day of the third Ashes Test 32-0

Watson was the star for Australia as his knock of 176 saw the visitors end the day at 307/4

Shane Watson earned Ashes redemption with a highest-test score of 176 as Australia took a major grip of the fifth test against England after day one at the Oval.

England take on Australia in the fifth and final test of the Ashes at the Oval.

James Faulkner and Mitchell Starc are among two changes for Australia for the fifth test

England man wants to clear his head and recapture England spot away from Sussex.

England take 3-0 lead in the Ashes with one more match remaining in the five match Test series

Stuart Broad takes six for 50 as England take a 3-0 lead over Australia in the Ashes series

England star Ian Bell claims a lead over 300 would put his side in the driving seat to register a victory in the fourth Ashes test

The England seamer feels quick wickets on Sunday morning will put pressure on Michael Clarke’s men

Australia's Chris Rodgers struck a maiden century to help the tourists to 222-5 at the close of the second day in reply to England's 238 all out

Spinner Nathan Lyon claims delight after 4/42 on opening day of fourth Ashes Test

England ended the opening day of the fourth Ashes Test 238-9 after winning the toss as Australia gained the initiative at Durham

England will be keen to win the series, when they take on Australia in the fourth Test of the Ashes at Chester-le-Street on Friday.

Stuart Broad discusses his England teammates and ponder the question - is he playing in the best Test side this country has ever produced?

Australian media reports accuse Pietersen of applying silicon tape to deceive the decisions review system

England captain Alastair Cook has expressed his delight in retaining the Ashes, with two matches to spare.

England have retained the Ashes after a draw with Australia after play was abandoned at Old Trafford due to poor weather.

England wicketkeeper Matt Prior claims he would have no issues with English and Australian umpires officiating in the Ashes.

Kevin Pietersen claims England are yet to give up hope of winning the third Test of the Ashes at Old Trafford.

Ryan Harris and Mitchell Starc lead visitors' quest for victory as Australia continue to dominate at Old Trafford.

Australia captain Michael Clarke remains confident his side can stem their six-match losing streak and clinch victory in the third Test of the Ashes at Old Trafford,

Cricket Australia calls for explanation from ICC over dismissal of Usman Khawaja on first day of third Test of Ashes

Michael Clarke drives Australia to an impressive 303-3 as the tourists finished the opening day of the third Test of the Ashes series.

Australia, who came into this series following a 4-0 loss in India earlier this year, have to start winning in Manchester, if they still hope to regain the Ashes

Kevin Pietersen looks like to play in the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford