Journalism of Courage
Australia romped home to an innings and 123 runs win in the fifth and final Ashes Test to complete a comprehensive 4-0 series rout over England in Sydney on Monday. It was yet another occasion where the Kangaroos outclassed their beleaguered opponents following the victories in Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. The fourth Test was drawn in Melbourne. Steve Smith was the star of the series with 687 runs flowing out of his willow. The bowlers too chipped in well with each of them taking more than 20 wickets. England, meanwhile, will have a lot of introspection to do so that they can remove the scars of the Test series and perform better in the upcoming ODI and T20 series. (Source: Reuters)
Steve Smith scored 687 runs and was the clear point of difference between the two sides. The 28-year-old ended the series with a stunning average of 137.4 and the Man of the Series honours. (Source: Reuters)
Australia's potent bowling attack was also one of the main points of difference between the two sides. On Monday, the Aussies bowlers wiped out the England tail for just 36 runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground. (Source: AP)
England captain Joe Root tried to salvage some pride for his team despite suffering from dehydration. However, when he failed to reappear after Lunch the end was inevitable. (Source: AP)
Despite England's bowlers failing to take 20 wickets in any of the matches, James Anderson said that England were on the right trajectory. (Source: AP)
The difference between the two sides can be gauged from the fact that England could manage only three centuries to Australia's nine over the series. Smith alone scored three centuries in the series. (Source: Reuters)
England finished at 180 for nine off 88.1 overs as Australia won the final Test by an innings and 123 runs. (Source: Reuters)
After the match Smith said one of the pleasing things about the series had been the way everybody in the side had contributed towards the series win. (Source: AP)
