Aus close in on win, England slip to 82-4
Root, who was struck hard in the groin by Starc in his penultimate over on the fourth day, edged the left-arm paceman after scoring 24 in the last over that left England stuttering at 82-4

Australia’s Mitchell Starc (right) celebrates the wicket of England’s Joe Root during the second Test yesterday. Pic/AP
Mitchel Starc removed England captain Joe Root in the last over as Australia pushed for victory in the second Ashes Test after setting a record target of 468 runs on Sunday.
Root, who was struck hard in the groin by Starc in his penultimate over on the fourth day, edged the left-arm paceman after scoring 24 in the last over that left England stuttering at 82-4.
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