Australia Retain Ashes as Fourth Test Drawn

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Summary:

  • Australia retains the Ashes as the fourth Test ends in a draw due to rain.
  • England's hopes of winning the series were dashed as they could not take the required five wickets on the final day.
  • Australia's 2-1 series lead secures their retention of the Ashes trophy.
  • England will have to settle for a series draw, and questions arise about their decisions and tactics during the matches.
  • The absence of a fifth Test has left fans pondering the need for reserve days in future matches.

Australia has retained the Ashes without a ball being bowled on the final day of the fourth Test, leaving England disappointed in their bid to keep the series alive. Steady rain in Manchester denied Ben Stokes' side the chance to take the five wickets they needed to win.


The fourth Test between Australia and England at Old Trafford ended in a draw due to persistent rain throughout the day. The washout ultimately determined the destination of the Ashes, with Australia maintaining their 2-1 series lead and retaining the trophy regardless of the final result.

In the early morning, there was hope for play to get underway as the rain had stopped, but it was still too wet for the game to begin. The situation remained the same at lunchtime, and any possibility of the covers coming off was dashed as the downpour continued into the early evening.

England will now have to settle for a series draw at best, as Australia secures the Ashes for the first time away since 2001. Questions will be raised about England's tactics and decisions in the series, such as the timing of declarations and playing on for too long on Friday's game.

While there were moments of exhilarating test cricket and daring tactics from both teams, ultimately, the focus was on winning the Ashes. For England, it's a day of frustration and disappointment, as they could only get close to the ball by playing football in the outfield due to the unplayable conditions.


The absence of a deciding fifth test at the Oval next week has left fans wondering if there should be provisions for reserve extra days to complete tests in such cases of weather disruptions. Australia celebrates their successful Ashes defense, while England reflects on missed opportunities.

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