The Ashes, 4th Test at Old Trafford, Day 5: Curses. Oaths and castigations. For those hoping for a grandstand finish, you hoped in vain. The elements were victorious, as they will be when we are all gone. The destination of the trophy is determined. So what does that mean for the series? What is to come at The Oval for the deciding Test? Where to from here?

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