England found extra gears, Australia's bouncer barrage fell short, new faces thrived and totemic icons failed on both teams. The men's Ashes heads to Manchester with tourist's lead cut to 2-1 for the series. Will Australia temper its proclivity for the short ball? Is England finding strength in caution? How might Australia fit Marsh, Green and Warner into one batting side? Today, Patrick Stack speaks with Sam Perry and seeks to answer the questions hanging over the Ashes. Featured: Sam Perry, cricket writer and podcaster. 

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