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Dropped catches, Leach injured and Moeen’s finger – Why England came up short

A drawn fourth Test at Emirates Old Trafford meant Australia kept hold of their 2-1 lead and the urn.

The Independent UK

The Ashes: England’s charge comes too late as rain ensures Australia seal urn without blockbuster finale

A Fifth Test showdown felt a fitting conclusion but Australia have retained the urn with a helping hand from the weather gods

Evening Standard

England’s Ashes hopes washed away as Australia retain urn in anti-climax

The final day at Old Trafford was rained out as Australia secured a hollow victory that retains them the Ashes

The Independent UK

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‘Tough pill to swallow’: Stokes rues rain after Australia retain Ashes with draw

England were in a good position to win the fourth Test until the weather intervened, allowing Australia to retain the Ashes thanks to a draw

The Guardian - UK

Harmanpreet Kaur slams umpires after Bangladesh tie

India women’s captain slams umpires

The Hindu

Day five of fourth Ashes Test: England face battle with elements in victory push

Only 30 overs were possible on Saturday, with plenty more rain forecast on what could be a frustrating final day at Emirates Old Trafford.

The Independent UK

Marnus Labuschagne restores normality to ease Australia’s angst

The task facing Australia is still incomplete and unclear but the No 3’s serenity was key to frustrating England

The Guardian - UK

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Trescothick and England coaches left in the dark by umpires’ light decision

Marcus Trescothick said England’s coaches were bewildered when the umpires forced the team to sideline their seamers and turn to spin under ashen skies on a rain-affected penultimate day in Manchester

The Guardian - UK

Marnus Labuschagne admits mixed feelings over century as Australia battle to regain Ashes

Labuschagne’s timely return to form leaves Australia with a strong chance of sealing a draw

Evening Standard

Marcus Trescothick hails Joe Root’s ‘golden arm’ as England edge closer to win

England dominated the first three days at Emirates Old Trafford but saw their attempts to level the series dented on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Joe Root puts a different spin on a day of soggy Ashes frustration

Former England captain provides standout spell to ease home angst on a day of familiar interruption

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Trescothick surprised after England have to turn to spin as Ashes hopes frustrated

England took just one wicket in between the rain at Old Trafford to leave themselves plenty of work to do on Sunday

Evening Standard

‘It was a bonus’: England edge closer to fourth Test win with Ashes in the balance

The weather will ultimately decide the fate of the match and the Ashes

The Independent UK

Root revives England as Australia lose Labuschagne in fourth Test

Joe Root revived England’s hopes of forcing a series-levelling win in the fourth Test by removing Australia century-maker Marnus Labuschagne on Saturday’s rain-marred fourth day. England, currently 2-1 down in the five-match series, must win at Old Trafford if they are to maintain their hopes of regaining the Ashes.

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The Independent UK

Joe Root gives England faint hope as rain and Marnus Labuschagne frustrate hosts

Root finally dismissed the Australia batter for 111.

The Hindu

WI vs Ind second Test | Mukesh gets first wicket as West Indies reach 117/2 during rain-hit first session

Debutant Mukesh Kumar was rewarded for his nagging channel bowling as his maiden wicket in international cricket gave India something to cheer about as West Indies reached 117 for 2 when rain forced umpires to take an early lunch on the third day of the second Test.

The Independent UK

Joe Root takes only wicket of afternoon session as Australia frustrate England

Marnus Labuschagne was caught behind for a defiant 111 on a rain-affected day four.

The Independent UK

The Ashes weather: Rain threatens England hopes of victory in Manchester

Ben Stokes’ side can level the Ashes series at Old Trafford, but Australia will hope for rain to boost their hopes of a draw

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After hitting 29th Test ton, Kohli says he’s ‘charged up’ when faced with challenges

Virat Kohli feels "charged up" when faced with adversity and was "satisfying" to get his 29th Test hundred.

The Independent UK

Day four of fourth Ashes Test: Eyes on the skies as England chase victory

Zak Crawley, Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood put the hosts in command but the Manchester weather could have the decisive say.

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow hits back at critics after putting England on top in fourth Test

Bairstow believes his knockers have failed to take into account the severity of an injury in which he broke his left leg in three places.

The Guardian - UK

Cummins and co come up short as hapless Australia disappear from view

Pat Cummins has endured two of his worst days as Australia captain, with the tourists left hoping for weekend rain

The Guardian - UK

Josh Hazlewood hoping weather can save Australia after Bairstow’s blast

Josh Hazlewood admitted he was crossing his fingers and hoping for rain at the end of another day of English domination, which ended with Australia 113 for four in their second innings, still 162 away from making England bat again

The Independent UK

It would be great to lose a few overs – Josh Hazlewood hoping for rain

Australia are facing a battle to save the fourth Ashes Test if the weather holds firm.

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow hits back at “out of order” criticism

The England wicketkeeper scored a fantastic 99 not out on day three of the fourth test to silence his doubters

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