Australia retained Ashes after beating England by 185 runs in final session of fourth test at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Josh Hazlewood claimed winning wicket, trapping Craig Overton leg before wicket, as Australia dismissed England's second innings for 197 deep into evening session to take a 2-1 le in five-match series.

As holder, Australia only needs to draw series to keep cricket's famous urn.

"We've retained it, we haven't won it," Australia captain Tim Paine told BBC. He ded: "We'll have a good night toger." fifth and final test in cricket's oldest regular international series starts Sept. 12 at Oval.

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England's innings on Day 5

England resumed Day 5 on 18-2, went to lunch on 87-4 and tea on 166-6.

Jack Leach, who scored a 51-ball 12, batted for an hour with England fans hoping for a repeat of his third test heroics, or even b light.

Australia held on to Ashes in England for first time in 18 years. It thrashed England by 251 runs in opening Test at Edgbaston, second test at Lord's was drawn before England won at Heingley by one wicket to level series 1-1.

"Bitterly disappointed," England captain Joe Root said, "to come so close to taking it to Oval is quite hard to take."

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 Steve Smith once again

Steve Smith continued from where he h left off in first innings when he came into bat with Australia at 16/2 and n 24/3 in second innings after England bowlers h me early inros. neless, Steve Smith h or ideas as he held on to one end and played a counter-attacking kck. He scored a 92-ball 82 as he continues to have a dream run in this Ashes series. Steve Smith was caught by Ben Stokes off Jack Leach but his superb kck helped Australia get to 186/6 after which y declared ir innings. England were set a target of 383 runs. Smith h scored a splendid 319-ball 211 in first innings. former Australian skipper was judged 'Man of Match' for his brilliant kcks in both innings.

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