After the fourth test washout due resulting in a draw at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground, England failed to regain the Ashes series as Australia was leading the series by 2-1.
Australia retained the Ashes with an unassailable 2-1 series lead on Sunday after the Manchester Test was drawn following a washed-out fifth day. It was a blow for England who were primed to draw level in the series, having fought back from 2-0 down.
Decisions by both captains have been put under the microscope during the opening three games of an enthralling series, with many eyebrows raised when England skipper Ben Stokes declared early at Edgbaston and then further scrutiny arose when Cummins used inexperienced spinner Todd Murphy spa
Ponting has been left amazed by Wood's impact in the Headingley Test, which included a five-wicket haul in the first innings and a valuable total of 40 runs with the bat, laced with some quick fours and sixes.
England kept alive in this year's Ashes series with a spirited three-wicket victory in Leeds and will try to emulate that effort when the fourth Test begins on July 19 at Old Trafford.
Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee in a recent interview revealed that raw pace doesn't always get you wickets. During his international career, Lee was recognised as one of the fastest bowlers in the world.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has compared Ben Stokes' match-winning ability with the former Indian captain MS Dhoni and believes the England skipper handles pressure better than most of his current contemporaries
Australia's former captain Ricky Ponting suggested the hosts England must keep Josh Tongue in the playing XI of the remaining Ashes series as they try to wipe out 0-2 series deficit