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Australia retain Ashes after crushing humiliated England

Australia thrashed England to win the third Test

Australia thrashed England to win the third Test
Australia thrashed England to win the third Test

A relentless Australia spearheaded by debutant Scott Boland skittled England for an embarrassing 68 on Tuesday to win the third Test by an innings and 14 runs and retain the Ashes with two matches still to play.

England headed to Melbourne knowing they must win to keep the five-Test series alive after heavy defeats in Brisbane and Adelaide, with Australia only needing a draw to retain the urn as holders.

Originally published as Australia retain Ashes after crushing humiliated England

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