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The Independent UK
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Charles Reynolds

Ashes Fifth Test day one - live

Australia captain Michael Clarke walks out at The Oval (Getty Images)

England head into the final Ashes Test having already regained the Urn courtesy of their victory at Trent Bridge. Follow the latest here.

● David Warner brings up his 50 as Australia start well

● England win the toss and choose to bowl

England hold unassailable 3-1 lead heading into the fifth and final Ashes Test

● No James Anderson for England in an unchanged line-up

Australia captain Michael Clarke to retire after this Test

● Peter Siddle replaces Josh Hazlewood for the tourists, Mitchell Marsdh replaces brother Shaun

Follow the live Ashes action below:

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Remaining Tour fixtures:

20-24 August: Fifth Test - The Oval

31 August: Twenty20 - The SWALEC Stadium

3 September: 1st ODI - The Ageas Bowl

5 September: 2nd ODI - Lord's

8 September: 3rd ODI - Old Trafford

11 September: 4th ODI - Headingley

13 September: 5th ODI - Old Trafford

 
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