Australia retain Ashes after victory at Old Trafford

Cricket - Ashes 2019 - Fourth Test - England v Australia - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 8, 2019 Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates taking the wicket of England's Ben Stokes through the catch of Tim Paine Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

MANCHESTER (Reuters) - Australia retained the Ashes after beating England by 185 runs at Old Trafford on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in the series with just one test remaining.

England, who resumed the day on 18-2, were bowled out for 197 on the final day with Australia seamer Pat Cummins taking four wickets.

The main early resistance from England came from Joe Denly who made 53 from 123 balls and Jos Buttler, who lasted 111 balls for his 34.

Cricket - Ashes 2019 - Fourth Test - England v Australia - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 8, 2019 Australia's Pat Cummins in action Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

England’s hopes of an unlikely escape-act rose when Jack Leach and Craig Overton batted for over an hour before Australia finally picked up the two wickets needed to ensure they cannot lose the series.

(Reporting by Simon Evans; Editing by Christian Radnedge)

Cricket - Ashes 2019 - Fourth Test - England v Australia - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 8, 2019 Australia's Pat Cummins and team mates celebrate taking the wicket of England's Ben Stokes who walks off the pitch dejected Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine