Atkinson becomes 3rd England bowler out of Ashes
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A Test was completed inside two days for the second time in the series as England dismissed their hosts and then sprinted to a target of 175
In the aftermath of England surrendering the Ashes, batter Joe Root was asked if changes needed to be made to the team's management. He was unequivocal, saying: "In terms of the playing group, we're absolutely committed to the management.
The old rivals have clashed in eight of the 27 Tests to finish inside two days – these are the tales behind the six matches played before the current series
The oldest player in an ageing squad, the 39-year-old lefthander's spot in the line-up is under scrutiny following his demotion down the batting order.
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When is the fifth Ashes Test?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when the fifth Ashes Test takes place in Sydney and how to follow on the BBC.
Match referee Jeff Crowe said the MCG pitch was ‘too much in favour of the bowlers’, rating it unsatisfactory after a two-day Ashes Test
Hugh Morris, who has died aged 62 of bowel cancer, had a distinguished career in cricket, first as a highly reliable batsman and trophy-winning captain of Glamorgan and then as a senior administrator with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).