Ashes 2013 – the best photographs from the series

First Test, Trent Bridge: The opening ceremony was a spectacular affair
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James Anderson takes the wicket of Australian captain Michael Clarke on day one at Trent Bridge. It's a crucial wicket which sets an example for the series. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Australian debutant Ashton Agar sensationally batted his way to 98 runs on day two, breaking the record for the highest score by a Test No11
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The Australians stood in disbelief after Stuart Broad was clearly caught on day three but the dismissal was turned down by umpire Aleem Dar. Broad refused to walk, causing much anger
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A mural by local children just outside the ground depicting local hero Stuart Broad Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Ian Bell comes out to bat at the start of play on day four
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Both the crowd and Steven Finn show their disappointment as Finn drops Peter Siddle – Australia's highest scorer that day (day five) – on the boundary
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Siddle is eventually caught by the flying Alastair Cook off James Anderson as England win the first Test by just 14 runs (England 215 & 375, Australia 280 & 296)
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Second Test, Lord's: MCC members wait in the early-morning sun for the gates to open on day one
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The packed pavilion watch the morning session on day one. England make a sluggish start, losing their first three wickets for just 28, but recover strongly
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Steve Smith flies over the boundary after just stopping the ball during day one
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Bell waves his bat to the crowd after his dismissal for 109 runs
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The Australian slip fielders are pictured in the last over of the day, waiting for an edge from Anderson
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The prime minister is almost impossible to spot as he sits in the Edrich Stand with members of the public during day two
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Agar is run-out by Anderson after a throw from Matt Prior on day two
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A solitary cloud floats over the ground
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Kevin Pietersen catches Usman Khawaja during day two as Australia perform poorly in their first innings. England turn the screw in the second innings and win by 347 runs. (England 361 & 349-7dec, Australia 128 & 235)
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Third Test, Old Trafford: Michael Clarke and Steve Smith gather runs near the end of day one. Australia eventually hit 527 before declaring in their first innings
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Clarke's used batting gloves dry on the boundary rope on day two
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The winners of the Saturday fancy dress competition are four lads dressed up as the Jamaican bobsled team
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Shane Watson turns a ball from Graeme Swann to leg, leaving Swann grasping at thin air, during day four, as Australia dominate proceedings
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Dejected Australian Fanatics look on as rain scuppers Australia's chances and forces the abandonment of the Test. The match was therefore drawn, ensuring England keep the Ashes. (Australia 527-7dec & 172-7dec, England 368 & 37-3)
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Swann drinks a fan's beer as the team celebrate having retained the Ashes.
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Fourth Test, Durham: Bell gets hit by a bouncer from Ryan Harris
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Fans compile beer-snakes
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Prior dives full length to catch Chris Rogers during day three
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Broad bowls to Nathan Lyon during his match-winning spell on day four
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England players celebrate as the DRS review gives Watson out to Tim Bresnan during day four
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Siddle hits a ball from Broad to Anderson at mid-off to give England the victory on day four
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Swann and Broad come off after England's win
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Stuart Broad carries off the champagne for being man of the match as the big screen shows England have won the Ashes thanks to this 74-run victory. (England 238 & 330, Australia 270 & 224)
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Fifth Test, The Oval: The crowd applaud as Anderson gets David Warner out in the morning session during day one
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Simon Kerrigan bowls his first over in Test cricket to Watson during day one
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Harris scrambles into his ground as a throw comes in to Prior during day two
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These England fans are having a good time despite the inclement weather on day four Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Clarke gestures to the Australian sub-fielder on a dramatic final day during which Australia declared early in their second innings and set up a tight run-chase in an effort to force victory. Ultimately, bad light ended play with just four overs remaining and with England 21 runs short of their target. The match was therefore drawn. (Australia 492-9dec & 111-dec, England 377 & 206-5)
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KP photographs the urn prior to the official presentation Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Jubilation for England as Cook lifts the Ashes urn following a 3-0 series victory
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It's quite a scene to end the series.
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