And so it came to pass that Australia retained the Ashes not on the pitch, but in the skies...

As the rain fell at Old Trafford, England's hopes of victory ebbed away away with every drop but to cheer you up, here's Toby and Dan (in the same place for once) with their take on a utterly frustrating day for the home supporters.

Australia 317 (Labuschagne 51, Marsh 51; Woakes 5-62) & 214-5 (Labuschagne 111; Wood 3-27)

England 592 (Crawley 189, Bairstow 99*; Hazlewood 5-126)

Match drawn, Australia lead series 2-1 and retain the Ashes

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