Australia bowler Pat Cummins celebrates with team mates after dismissing England captain Joe Root for a first-ball duck at Old Trafford on Saturday. Getty
Australia bowler Pat Cummins celebrates with team mates after dismissing England captain Joe Root for a first-ball duck at Old Trafford on Saturday. Getty

Cricket

Australia closing in on Ashes after setting England unlikely victory target

Home side lose two late wickets at Old Trafford as they chase 383 to avoid defeat in fourth Test after yet another Smith batting masterclass

Paul Radley
Paul Radley

September 07, 2019

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