England are on the brink of an Ashes series defeat after Australia's Nathan Lyon broke their resistance late on the fourth day of the third Test in Adelaide.

England battle hard to stay in the Ashes as Alex Carey’s century leads Australia to 326-8 on the first day of the third Test.

Whether the Ashes series remains alive beyond Christmas rests on how England bat on day two of the third Test in Adelaide.

Over-by-over report: Join our writers for all the latest news from the second day of the crucial Test in Adelaide, with the hosts all out for 371

England's Ashes hopes are vanishing after they are overwhelmed by Australia amid more Snicko controversy on the second day of the third Test.

Over-by-over report: Join our writers for updates with England on the ropes in this Test and series against Australia

England are pushed towards the precipice of the fastest Ashes series defeat in more than 100 years as a Travis Head century maintains Australia's grip on the third Test in…

Over-by-over report: Hosts set England a 435-run target with the series on the line at Adelaide Oval. Join our writers for updates

England are on the brink of an Ashes series defeat after Australia's Nathan Lyon broke their resistance late on the fourth day of the third Test in Adelaide.

Zak Crawley promised England would still be hunting for victory in the third Test despite slipping to 207 for six in pursuit of a record target of 435

The hosts needed four wickets to win the third Test and seal a series victory after their spinner struck late on day four at Adelaide Oval

ADELAIDE: Pat Cummins skittled England’s top order and Nathan Lyon spun out their soft underbelly to all but seal another Ashes series victory for Australia on day four of the…

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England's Bazball regime is in tatters as yet another Ashes series in Australia is lost at the earliest possible opportunity.

England show grit in Adelaide but fall short as hosts wins series 3-0

Australia win Adelaide Test against England and forge an unassailable 3-0 lead in cricket's longest running series.