This was the most entertaining Ashes of all-time – but not the best
The Ashes is well and truly alive following the fastest-paced and closest-fought series in history
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The Ashes is well and truly alive following the fastest-paced and closest-fought series in history
England head coach says fighting back from 2-0 down to level series has reinforced his team's belief in their attacking philosophy
Ben Stokes says rival players met at nightclub after reports tourists were annoyed when traditional post-match get-together did not happen
Selecting an XI from talent such as Stokes, Flintoff, Pietersen and Root throws up some tough choices for our experts
Plus, Australian media attack ‘disgraceful Ballgate’ and suggest it was decisive in hosts’ victory
Plus, Stuart Broad set for Ashes farewell at the Oval after announcing his retirement
Plus: Scyld Berry selects his England and Australia combined XI based on performances this summer
Australia got through just five overs in the final 30 minutes of play at the end of day three
Catch up on every detail from the final Ashes Test, from the Oval
The captain's contributions this series have reflected the evolution of his role but there's little doubt he has the range to bat at three
37-year-old has taken 602 wickets in 167 Tests, making him the second most successful paceman in Test history
Plus: Why England should forget James Anderson, as Stuart Broad is the bowler they most need to go on
TV umpire eventually decides Australian batsman was not out after apparent run-out involving substitute fielder – and he was correct
England were poised to send Ashes series to a decider at the Oval before rain intervened and ensured Australia retained the urn
England’s problem in London is that conditions at the capital’s twin grounds have effectively removed a central source of home advantage
The England captain has been troubled by his knee in recent years, to the point that he has not bowled in three of five Tests this summer
Our experts pick their man of the series from four Tests peppered with dramatic moments of individual brilliance– do you agree with them?
Fast bowler hailed as greatest of all time by Ben Stokes as captain sticks by veteran for Oval finale despite his low return in series
Players like Josh Tongue, Zak Crawley and Moeen Ali are being picked despite their performances in county cricket — not because of them
In a special appearance on the Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club podcast, Morgan discussed topics ranging from Bazball to psychopaths
This Ashes series will be over in 46 days – the shortest ever duration of a five-Test series in England
England were well on top at Old Trafford before rain intervened and Brook says team are determined to level the series
The Australian captain insists the real prize will be securing victory at the Oval
Hosts denied win by rain but can look back on Old Trafford Test full of positives as series heads to Oval with tourists still 2-1 up
Australia retained the Ashes after England's comeback saw them draw the series 8-8