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Ashes fourth Test: Hope of play washed away on the final day

With series scoreline at 2-1 and one to play, trophy holders Australia will retain bragging rights until at least 2025-26

England's Ben Stokes after the abandonment of day five and the fourth Ashes Test match at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA
England's Ben Stokes after the abandonment of day five and the fourth Ashes Test match at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA
Simon Burnton
Sun Jul 23 2023 - 18:07 • 2 MIN READ

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