ENG vs AUS: Australia retain Ashes as rain washes England's dreams in fourth Test in Manchester

It might be a draw in Machester but it is the ultimate win for Australia. Rain was predicted in the latter half of this five-day affair between England and Australia and a win was the only option for the former to keep the Ashes alive. The rain came down and pretty heavily too as it washed away England's hopes to end the



fourth Ashes Test in a draw.

Australia have retained the Ashes as there was no play possible on the fifth day of the Test match. The hosts were placed at 214/5 with a 61-run trail upon them at the end of Day 4. But the weather gods had the ultimate say on the final day as not even a single ball was bowled.