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Joe Root would not be drawn on his long-term future as England captain following a "gut-wrenching" Ashes defeat - but did say a "reset" may be needed in red-ball county cricket to boost the side's Test fortunes.

Inevitable for some time, now finally confirmed: Australia have retained The Ashes.

England's bid to regain The Ashes is over, with Joe Root's side tumbling 3-0 down in the five-match series against Australia following a Melbourne mauling. The stats make for grim reading, so

Australia have retained The Ashes after torpedoing England for just 68 on day three of the third Test in Melbourne to win by an innings and 114 runs and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.

Pat Cummins says the way Australia have played is "what dreams are made of" after winning The Ashes just weeks after been appointed as Test captain.

Head coach Chris Silverwood is in the firing line after England's painful Ashes series defeat - and he was not spared on the latest Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

Former England captain Michael Atherton believes the domestic game needs an overhaul to produce Test-standard batting in the wake of England's Ashes humiliation.

Steve Harmison says England's "embarrassing" Ashes defeat will lead to a "big inquest" with "careers on the line".

Sam Billings smashed 67 from 35 balls as Sydney Thunder ended Perth Scorchers' six-match winning streak in the Big Bash League