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Australia keen to end 22-yr wait for Ashes series win in England

They face series finale today


Thursday, 27 July 2023


LONDON, July 26 (AFP): Australia may have retained the Ashes but a chance to win a Test series in England will spur them on after they "got away" with a draw in Manchester.
Ashes-holders Australia have arrived in London for a series finale at The Oval starting Thursday with the urn secured at 2-1 up with one to play after England dominated the fourth Test at Old Trafford, only for rain to ensure the match ended in a draw.
Australia also led 2-1 in 2019 only for England to win at The Oval and end the series all square at 2-2.
Pat Cummins's squad, which contains several survivors from that trip, are determined to avoid a repeat as they bid to end Australia's 22-year wait for an Ashes series win in England.