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Gone with the rain: England retain Ashes

Australia were left feeling frustrated after rain came to the rescue of the English as inclement weather curtailed play on the final day of the third Test at Old Trafford leading to the match being drawn and England retaining the Ashes.

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England retained the Ashes after rain meant the third Test against Australia at Old Trafford ended in a draw on Monday.

Only 20.3 overs were possible on the fifth and final day, but that was still long enough for England to collapse to 37 for three, having been set 332 to win after Australia declared on their overnight 172 for seven.

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