Ashes 2013: Australia in England

Jul 08, 2013, 19:17 PM IST
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England's captain Alastair Cook, centre, lifts up the Ashes Urn during the presentation ceremony with the rest of the team after the end of the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test against Australia at the Oval cricket ground in London.

England's captain Alastair Cook, centre, lifts up the Ashes Urn during the presentation ceremony with the rest of the team after the end of the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test against Australia at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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England captain Alastair Cook poses with the Urn in his dressing room after winning the Ashes Series during day five of the fifth Ashes Test match at The Oval, London.

England captain Alastair Cook poses with the Urn in his dressing room after winning the Ashes Series during day five of the fifth Ashes Test match at The Oval, London.

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England's captain Alastair Cook holds up the Ashes Urn during the presentation ceremony after the end the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test against Australia at the Oval cricket ground in London.

England's captain Alastair Cook holds up the Ashes Urn during the presentation ceremony after the end the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test against Australia at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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England's Kevin Pietersen celebrates getting 50 runs not during play on the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test against Australia at the Oval cricket ground in London.

England's Kevin Pietersen celebrates getting 50 runs not during play on the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test against Australia at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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England's Kevin Pietersen second right is congratulated by teammate Graeme Swann after taking a catch to dismiss Australia's Shane Watson during play on the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

England's Kevin Pietersen second right is congratulated by teammate Graeme Swann after taking a catch to dismiss Australia's Shane Watson during play on the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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Australia's David Warner plays and misses the ball bowled by England's Stuart Broad during play on the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

Australia's David Warner plays and misses the ball bowled by England's Stuart Broad during play on the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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Australia's Steven Smith plays a shot off the bowling of England's Graeme Swann during play on the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

Australia's Steven Smith plays a shot off the bowling of England's Graeme Swann during play on the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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Australia's captain Michael Clarke, left, speaks to his bowler Peter Siddle during play on the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test against England at the Oval cricket ground in London.

Australia's captain Michael Clarke, left, speaks to his bowler Peter Siddle during play on the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test against England at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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Australia's James Faulkner, centre is congratulated by his teammates after taking the wicket of England's Ian Bell during play on the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

Australia's James Faulkner, centre is congratulated by his teammates after taking the wicket of England's Ian Bell during play on the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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England's Matt Prior plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle during play on the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

England's Matt Prior plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle during play on the fifth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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England's Kevin Pietersen walks off the pitch after being given out caught by Australia's Shane Watson off the bowling of Mitchell Starc during play on the third day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

England's Kevin Pietersen walks off the pitch after being given out caught by Australia's Shane Watson off the bowling of Mitchell Starc during play on the third day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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England's Jonathan Trott, right, holds his helmet as he talks to teammate Kevin Pietersen after his helmet sustained damage from a ball bowled by Australia's Ryan Harris during play on the third day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

England's Jonathan Trott, right, holds his helmet as he talks to teammate Kevin Pietersen after his helmet sustained damage from a ball bowled by Australia's Ryan Harris during play on the third day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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England's Kevin Pietersen plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Nathan Lyon during play on the third day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

England's Kevin Pietersen plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Nathan Lyon during play on the third day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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England's Joe Root plays a shot from the bowling of Australia's Nathan Lyon during play on the third day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

England's Joe Root plays a shot from the bowling of Australia's Nathan Lyon during play on the third day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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England's Joe Root celebrates his 50 runs not out during play on the third day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test against Australia at the Oval cricket ground in London.

England's Joe Root celebrates his 50 runs not out during play on the third day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test against Australia at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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England's Alastair Cook is hit by a ball bowled by Australia's Ryan Harris during play on the third day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

England's Alastair Cook is hit by a ball bowled by Australia's Ryan Harris during play on the third day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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Australia's cricket captain Michael Clarke, second right, smiles as he turns to speak to teammate Shane Watson, left, during play on the second day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

Australia's cricket captain Michael Clarke, second right, smiles as he turns to speak to teammate Shane Watson, left, during play on the second day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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England's Joe Root hits four runs off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle during play on the second day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

England's Joe Root hits four runs off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle during play on the second day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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England's wicketkeeper Matt Prior, right, shakes hands with Australia's Steven Smith as Australia declare their first innings on 492 for 9, with Smith unbeaten on 138, during play on the second day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

England's wicketkeeper Matt Prior, right, shakes hands with Australia's Steven Smith as Australia declare their first innings on 492 for 9, with Smith unbeaten on 138, during play on the second day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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Australia's Ryan Harris stretches to play a shot and misses the ball from the bowling of England's James Anderson during play on the second day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London

Australia's Ryan Harris stretches to play a shot and misses the ball from the bowling of England's James Anderson during play on the second day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London

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Australia's Steven Smith celebrates after scoring 100 runs not out against England during play on the second day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

Australia's Steven Smith celebrates after scoring 100 runs not out against England during play on the second day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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England's James Anderson adjusts his sunglasses as he leaves the pitch at the end of the first days play against Australia in the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

England's James Anderson adjusts his sunglasses as he leaves the pitch at the end of the first days play against Australia in the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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Australia's Shane Watson celebrates scoring 100 runs not out against England during play on the first day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

Australia's Shane Watson celebrates scoring 100 runs not out against England during play on the first day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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England's James Anderson celebrates after bowing out Australia's Michael Clarke during play on the first day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

England's James Anderson celebrates after bowing out Australia's Michael Clarke during play on the first day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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England's Jonathan Trott, second right, celebrates with teammates after catching out Australia's Chris Rogers who is walking off the pitch, left, during play on the first day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

England's Jonathan Trott, second right, celebrates with teammates after catching out Australia's Chris Rogers who is walking off the pitch, left, during play on the first day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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England's James Anderson, centre, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's David Warner during play on the first day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

England's James Anderson, centre, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's David Warner during play on the first day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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Australia's David Warner avoids a ball from England's Stuart Broad during day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

Australia's David Warner avoids a ball from England's Stuart Broad during day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London.

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England players celebrate after defeating Australia during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

England players celebrate after defeating Australia during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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England's Stuart Broad celebrates defeating Australia during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

England's Stuart Broad celebrates defeating Australia during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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Australia's captain Michael Clarke walks from the pitch after being bowled out by England's Stuart Broad during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

Australia's captain Michael Clarke walks from the pitch after being bowled out by England's Stuart Broad during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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England's Stuart Broad celebrates after bowling out Australia's captain Michael Clarke during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

England's Stuart Broad celebrates after bowling out Australia's captain Michael Clarke during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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Australia's David Warner acknowledges the crowd as he celebrates scoring 50 during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match against England at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

Australia's David Warner acknowledges the crowd as he celebrates scoring 50 during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match against England at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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Australia's Chris Rogers walks from the pitch after being caught by England's Jonathan Trott during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

Australia's Chris Rogers walks from the pitch after being caught by England's Jonathan Trott during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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England's James Anderson is caught out by Australia's Brad Haddin, left, during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

England's James Anderson is caught out by Australia's Brad Haddin, left, during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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England's Tim Bresnan plays a shot bowled by Australia's Nathan Lyon during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

England's Tim Bresnan plays a shot bowled by Australia's Nathan Lyon during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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England's Ian Bell walks from the pitch after being bowled out by Australia's Ryan Harris during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

England's Ian Bell walks from the pitch after being bowled out by Australia's Ryan Harris during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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England's Ian Bell, left, walks from the pitch after scoring 105 at the end of play on the third day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match against Australia at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

England's Ian Bell, left, walks from the pitch after scoring 105 at the end of play on the third day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match against Australia at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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England's Kevin Pietersen plays a shot bowled by Australia's Nathan Lyon during the third day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

England's Kevin Pietersen plays a shot bowled by Australia's Nathan Lyon during the third day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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England's James Anderson celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia's Nathan Lyon during the third day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match against England at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

England's James Anderson celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia's Nathan Lyon during the third day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match against England at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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England's Matt Prior celebrates after catching Australia's Chris Rogers during the third day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match against England at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

England's Matt Prior celebrates after catching Australia's Chris Rogers during the third day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match against England at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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Australia's Chris Rogers celebrates scoring 100 during the second day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match against England at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

Australia's Chris Rogers celebrates scoring 100 during the second day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match against England at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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Australia's Jackson Bird, center, celebrates after bowling out England's James Anderson during the second day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

Australia's Jackson Bird, center, celebrates after bowling out England's James Anderson during the second day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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England's James Anderson is bowled out by Australia's Jackson Bird during the second day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

England's James Anderson is bowled out by Australia's Jackson Bird during the second day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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England's Jonathan Bairstow awaits the decision for a lbw by Australia's Nathan Lyon during the first day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

England's Jonathan Bairstow awaits the decision for a lbw by Australia's Nathan Lyon during the first day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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England's captain Alastair Cook plays a shot off a ball bowled by Australia's Jackson Bird during the first day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

England's captain Alastair Cook plays a shot off a ball bowled by Australia's Jackson Bird during the first day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England.

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England's Joe Root plays a shot off a ball bowled by Australia's Jackson Bird during the first day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England

England's Joe Root plays a shot off a ball bowled by Australia's Jackson Bird during the first day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-le-Street, England

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As wicketkeeper Brad Haddin stands by, Australia's Michael Clarke, left, calls for a decision review on the final day of the third Ashes Test series cricket match against England at Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester.

As wicketkeeper Brad Haddin stands by, Australia's Michael Clarke, left, calls for a decision review on the final day of the third Ashes Test series cricket match against England at Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester.

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England's Kevin Pietersen reacts after an unsuccessful decision review as he walks from the pitch after losing his wicket, caught by Brad Haddin for 8 off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle, on the final day of the third Ashes Test series cricket match at Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester

England's Kevin Pietersen reacts after an unsuccessful decision review as he walks from the pitch after losing his wicket, caught by Brad Haddin for 8 off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle, on the final day of the third Ashes Test series cricket match at Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester

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England plays Australia as rain clouds hang over the ground during day five of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

England plays Australia as rain clouds hang over the ground during day five of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

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Australia's Ryan Harris, right, celebrates the wicket of England's Jonathan Trott, left, during day five of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester

Australia's Ryan Harris, right, celebrates the wicket of England's Jonathan Trott, left, during day five of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester

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Australia's Ryan Harris, left, celebrates the wicket of England's captain Alastair Cook, right, during day five of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

Australia's Ryan Harris, left, celebrates the wicket of England's captain Alastair Cook, right, during day five of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

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England's James Anderson, centre, embraces Graeme Swann to celebrate the wicket of Australia's Brad Haddin during day four of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester.

England's James Anderson, centre, embraces Graeme Swann to celebrate the wicket of Australia's Brad Haddin during day four of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester.

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Australia's Shane Watson plays a shot off the bowling of England's Tim Bresnan during day four of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester.

Australia's Shane Watson plays a shot off the bowling of England's Tim Bresnan during day four of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester.

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England's Stuart Broad, left, appeals unsuccessfully the wicket of Australia's David Warner, right, during day four of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester.

England's Stuart Broad, left, appeals unsuccessfully the wicket of Australia's David Warner, right, during day four of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester.

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Australia's David Warner plays a shot off the bowling of England's James Anderson on the fourth day of the third Ashes Test series cricket match at Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester.

Australia's David Warner plays a shot off the bowling of England's James Anderson on the fourth day of the third Ashes Test series cricket match at Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester.

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England's Matt Prior plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle on the fourth day of the third Ashes Test series cricket match at Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester, England.

England's Matt Prior plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle on the fourth day of the third Ashes Test series cricket match at Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester, England.

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England's Ian Bell plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Steven Smith during day three of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

England's Ian Bell plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Steven Smith during day three of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

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England's Kevin Pietersen plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Nathan Lyon during day three of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

England's Kevin Pietersen plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Nathan Lyon during day three of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

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England's Kevin Pietersen plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Nathan Lyon during day three of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

England's Kevin Pietersen plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Nathan Lyon during day three of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

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Australia's Brad Haddin celebrates with teammates after catching England's Alastair Cook for 62 of the bowling of Mitchell Starc on the third day of the third Ashes Test series cricket match at Old Trafford cricket ground.

Australia's Brad Haddin celebrates with teammates after catching England's Alastair Cook for 62 of the bowling of Mitchell Starc on the third day of the third Ashes Test series cricket match at Old Trafford cricket ground.

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England's Alastair Cook plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Shane Watson during day three of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

England's Alastair Cook plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Shane Watson during day three of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

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England's Kevin Pietersen plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle during day three of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

England's Kevin Pietersen plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle during day three of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

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Australia's Ryan Harris celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Jonathan Trott on the third day of the third Ashes Test series cricket match at Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester, England.

Australia's Ryan Harris celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Jonathan Trott on the third day of the third Ashes Test series cricket match at Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester, England.

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Australia's Peter Siddle celebrates the wicket of England's Tim Bresnan caught by Brad Haddin during day two of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

Australia's Peter Siddle celebrates the wicket of England's Tim Bresnan caught by Brad Haddin during day two of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

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Australia's Mitchell Starc plays a shot off the bowling of England's Joe Root during day two of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

Australia's Mitchell Starc plays a shot off the bowling of England's Joe Root during day two of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

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Australia captain Michael Clarke reacts as the ball hits the stumps as he is bowled for 187 by England's Stuart Broad on the second day of the third Ashes series cricket match at Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester, England.

Australia captain Michael Clarke reacts as the ball hits the stumps as he is bowled for 187 by England's Stuart Broad on the second day of the third Ashes series cricket match at Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester, England.

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Australia's Michael Clarke holds up his bat after getting his century during day one of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

Australia's Michael Clarke holds up his bat after getting his century during day one of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England.

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England's Joe Root, left, and Jonathan Trott celebrate the wicket of Australia's captain Michael Clarke during day four of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

England's Joe Root, left, and Jonathan Trott celebrate the wicket of Australia's captain Michael Clarke during day four of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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Australia's Michael Clarke, left, plays a shot off the bowling of England's Graeme Swann during day four of the second Ashes Test at Lord's cricket ground in London.

Australia's Michael Clarke, left, plays a shot off the bowling of England's Graeme Swann during day four of the second Ashes Test at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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Australia's Shane Watson leaves the pitch after being bowled LBW by England's James Anderson during day four of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

Australia's Shane Watson leaves the pitch after being bowled LBW by England's James Anderson during day four of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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England's James Anderson, left, appeals successfully the LBW of Australia's Shane Watson during day four of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

England's James Anderson, left, appeals successfully the LBW of Australia's Shane Watson during day four of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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England's Joe Root leaves the pitch on 180 runs after being caught off the bowling of Australia's Ryan Harris during day four of the second Ashes Test match at Lord's cricket ground in London.

England's Joe Root leaves the pitch on 180 runs after being caught off the bowling of Australia's Ryan Harris during day four of the second Ashes Test match at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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England's Joe Root plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle during day three of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

England's Joe Root plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle during day three of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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England's Tim Bresnan leaves the pitch after being caught off the bowling of Australia's James Pattinson during day three of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

England's Tim Bresnan leaves the pitch after being caught off the bowling of Australia's James Pattinson during day three of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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England's Joe Root celebrates scoring 50 runs during day three of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

England's Joe Root celebrates scoring 50 runs during day three of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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England's Joe Root plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle during day three of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

England's Joe Root plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle during day three of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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England's Tim Bresnan plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle during day three of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

England's Tim Bresnan plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle during day three of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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England's Tim Bresnan plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Ryan Harris during day two of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

England's Tim Bresnan plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Ryan Harris during day two of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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England's Kevin Pietersen leaves the pitch after being caught off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle during day two of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

England's Kevin Pietersen leaves the pitch after being caught off the bowling of Australia's Peter Siddle during day two of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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England's Alastair Cook leaves the pitch after being bowled by Australia's Peter Siddle during day two of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

England's Alastair Cook leaves the pitch after being bowled by Australia's Peter Siddle during day two of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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England's Graeme Swann celebrates the wicket of Australia's Ryan Harris, his fifth wicket, during day two of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

England's Graeme Swann celebrates the wicket of Australia's Ryan Harris, his fifth wicket, during day two of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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Australia's Brad Haddin plays a shot off the bowling of England's James Anderson during day two of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

Australia's Brad Haddin plays a shot off the bowling of England's James Anderson during day two of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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Australia's Michael Clarke plays a shot off the bowling of England's Stuart Broad during day two of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

Australia's Michael Clarke plays a shot off the bowling of England's Stuart Broad during day two of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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England's Graeme Swann, centre, Alastair Cook, right, and Matt Prior celebrate the wicket of Australia's Steven Smith during day two of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

England's Graeme Swann, centre, Alastair Cook, right, and Matt Prior celebrate the wicket of Australia's Steven Smith during day two of the second Ashes Test match held at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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England's Jonathan Trott leaves the pitch after being caught by Usman Khawaja during the Ashes test at Lord's cricket ground in London.

England's Jonathan Trott leaves the pitch after being caught by Usman Khawaja during the Ashes test at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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England's Jonathan Trott talks with Ian Bell as he acknowledges applause for scoring 50 during the Ashes test at Lord's cricket ground in London.

England's Jonathan Trott talks with Ian Bell as he acknowledges applause for scoring 50 during the Ashes test at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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England's Ian Bell plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Ryan Harris during the Ashes test at Lord's cricket ground in London.

England's Ian Bell plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Ryan Harris during the Ashes test at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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England's Joe Root leaves the pitch past Australian celebrations after being out LBW off the bowling of Australia's Ryan Harris during the Ashes test at Lord's cricket ground in London.

England's Joe Root leaves the pitch past Australian celebrations after being out LBW off the bowling of Australia's Ryan Harris during the Ashes test at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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Australia's Shane Watson celebrates taking the wicket of England's Alastair Cook during the Ashes test at Lord's cricket ground in London.

Australia's Shane Watson celebrates taking the wicket of England's Alastair Cook during the Ashes test at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II meets England cricket players ahead of the Ashes test at Lord's cricket ground in London.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II meets England cricket players ahead of the Ashes test at Lord's cricket ground in London.

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England's James Anderson, right, shakes hands with Australia's Brad Haddin, far right, after taking the final wickets as his side win by 14 runs on the final day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground.

England's James Anderson, right, shakes hands with Australia's Brad Haddin, far right, after taking the final wickets as his side win by 14 runs on the final day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground.

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Australia's Brad Haddin, left, and James Pattinson walk from the pitch at lunch on the final day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against England at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

Australia's Brad Haddin, left, and James Pattinson walk from the pitch at lunch on the final day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against England at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

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England's James Anderson celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Ashton Agar, caught by Alastair Cook for 14 on the final day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

England's James Anderson celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Ashton Agar, caught by Alastair Cook for 14 on the final day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

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Australia's Ashton Agar, centre, plays a shot off the bowling of England's Graeme Swann on the final day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

Australia's Ashton Agar, centre, plays a shot off the bowling of England's Graeme Swann on the final day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

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Australia's captain Michael Clarke walks from the pitch after losing his wicket for 23, caught by England's Matt Prior off the bowling of Stuart Broad on the fourth day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground.

Australia's captain Michael Clarke walks from the pitch after losing his wicket for 23, caught by England's Matt Prior off the bowling of Stuart Broad on the fourth day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground.

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England's Graeme Swann appeals as he takes the wicket of Australia's Steve Smith, LBW for 17 on the fourth day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

England's Graeme Swann appeals as he takes the wicket of Australia's Steve Smith, LBW for 17 on the fourth day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

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Australia's Shane Watson sweeps off the bowling of England's Graeme Swann on the fourth day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

Australia's Shane Watson sweeps off the bowling of England's Graeme Swann on the fourth day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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Australia's Chris Rogers makes his ground as he takes a run off the bowling of England's Stuart Broad on the fourth day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

Australia's Chris Rogers makes his ground as he takes a run off the bowling of England's Stuart Broad on the fourth day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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England's Ian Bell a salutes the crowd as he makes his way back to the dressing room after losing his wicket, caught on 109 by Australia's Brad Haddin off the bowling of Mitchell Starc on the fourth day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

England's Ian Bell a salutes the crowd as he makes his way back to the dressing room after losing his wicket, caught on 109 by Australia's Brad Haddin off the bowling of Mitchell Starc on the fourth day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

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England's Ian Bell celebrates his century on the fourth day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against Australia at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

England's Ian Bell celebrates his century on the fourth day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against Australia at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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Australia's James Pattinson, left, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Stuart Broad for 65, caught by Brad Haddin, right, on the fourth day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

Australia's James Pattinson, left, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Stuart Broad for 65, caught by Brad Haddin, right, on the fourth day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

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Australia's Shane Watson prepares to bowl on the third day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against England at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

Australia's Shane Watson prepares to bowl on the third day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against England at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

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England's Stuart Broad, right, and Ian Bell walk from the pitch at stumps at close of play after the third day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against Australia at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

England's Stuart Broad, right, and Ian Bell walk from the pitch at stumps at close of play after the third day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against Australia at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

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England's Ian Bell raises his bat as he reaches 50 on the third day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against Australia at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

England's Ian Bell raises his bat as he reaches 50 on the third day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against Australia at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

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Australia's Ashton Agar celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Jonny Bairstow caught on 15 by Brad Haddin, on the third day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

Australia's Ashton Agar celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Jonny Bairstow caught on 15 by Brad Haddin, on the third day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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Australia's Ashton Agar celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Jonny Bairstow caught on 15 by Brad Haddin on the third day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

Australia's Ashton Agar celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Jonny Bairstow caught on 15 by Brad Haddin on the third day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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Australia's James Pattinson celebrates after bowling England's Kevin Pietersen for 64 on the third day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

Australia's James Pattinson celebrates after bowling England's Kevin Pietersen for 64 on the third day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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England Alastair Cook walks from the pitch after losing his wicket for 50 caught by Australia's Michael Clarke off the bowling of Ashton Agar on the third day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

England Alastair Cook walks from the pitch after losing his wicket for 50 caught by Australia's Michael Clarke off the bowling of Ashton Agar on the third day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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England's Alastair Cook plays a shot on the second day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against Australia, at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

England's Alastair Cook plays a shot on the second day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against Australia, at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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England's Kevin Pietersen plays a shot on the second day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against Australia, at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

England's Kevin Pietersen plays a shot on the second day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against Australia, at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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England's Jonathan Trott walks from the pitch after controversially losing his wicket LBW first ball off the bowling Australia's Mitchell Starc on the second day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

England's Jonathan Trott walks from the pitch after controversially losing his wicket LBW first ball off the bowling Australia's Mitchell Starc on the second day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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Australia's Ashton Agar salutes the crowd after scoring a record 98 runs on the second day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against England at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

Australia's Ashton Agar salutes the crowd after scoring a record 98 runs on the second day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against England at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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Australia's Phillip Hughes raises hits bat as he reaches a half-century on the second day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against England at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

Australia's Phillip Hughes raises hits bat as he reaches a half-century on the second day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against England at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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Australia's Phillip Hughes plays a shot off the bowling of England's Steven Finn on the second day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

Australia's Phillip Hughes plays a shot off the bowling of England's Steven Finn on the second day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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England's James Anderson celebrates after taking his 5th wicket on the second day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against Australia at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

England's James Anderson celebrates after taking his 5th wicket on the second day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against Australia at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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Australia's Steve Smith raises hits bat as he reaches a half-century on the second day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against England at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

Australia's Steve Smith raises hits bat as he reaches a half-century on the second day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against England at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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England's James Anderson celebrates after bowling Australia's captain Michael Clarke for 0 on the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

England's James Anderson celebrates after bowling Australia's captain Michael Clarke for 0 on the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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England Steven Finn celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Ed Cowan for 0 caught by Graeme Swann on the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

England Steven Finn celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Ed Cowan for 0 caught by Graeme Swann on the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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Australia's Peter Siddle celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Ian Bell for 25 caught by Shane Watson on the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

Australia's Peter Siddle celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Ian Bell for 25 caught by Shane Watson on the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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England's Jonny Bairstow plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's James Pattinson on the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against, at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

England's Jonny Bairstow plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's James Pattinson on the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against, at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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Australia's Peter Siddle celebrates after bowling England's Jonathan Trott for 48 on the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

Australia's Peter Siddle celebrates after bowling England's Jonathan Trott for 48 on the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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Australia's Peter Siddle celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Kevin Pietersen for 14 caught by Brad Haddin on the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

Australia's Peter Siddle celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Kevin Pietersen for 14 caught by Brad Haddin on the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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England's Joe Root walks from the pitch after losing his wicket for 30 bowled by Australia's Peter Siddle during the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

England's Joe Root walks from the pitch after losing his wicket for 30 bowled by Australia's Peter Siddle during the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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Australia's Peter Siddle celebrates with teammates after bowling England's Joe Root for 30 on the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

Australia's Peter Siddle celebrates with teammates after bowling England's Joe Root for 30 on the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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Australia's bowler James Pattinson celebrates taking the wicket of England captain Alastair Cook during day one of the First Ashes Test match of the series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham England.

Australia's bowler James Pattinson celebrates taking the wicket of England captain Alastair Cook during day one of the First Ashes Test match of the series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham England.

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Australia's bowler James Pattinson celebrates taking the wicket of England captain Alastair Cook during day one of the First Ashes Test match of the series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham England.

Australia's bowler James Pattinson celebrates taking the wicket of England captain Alastair Cook during day one of the First Ashes Test match of the series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham England.

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Australia's James Pattinson celebrates taking the wicket of England captain Alastair Cook, for 13 on the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

Australia's James Pattinson celebrates taking the wicket of England captain Alastair Cook, for 13 on the first day of the opening Ashes series cricket match against at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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England's captain Alastair Cook and Australia captain Michael Clarke pose for pictures with a replica of the Ashes urn, left, and the series trophy the day before the opening Ashes cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

England's captain Alastair Cook and Australia captain Michael Clarke pose for pictures with a replica of the Ashes urn, left, and the series trophy the day before the opening Ashes cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

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England's Kevin Pietersen prepares to hit a shot during nets practice the day before the side's opening Ashes cricket match against Australia at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

England's Kevin Pietersen prepares to hit a shot during nets practice the day before the side's opening Ashes cricket match against Australia at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

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England's captain Alastair Cook smiles during nets practice the day before the side's opening Ashes cricket match against Australia at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

England's captain Alastair Cook smiles during nets practice the day before the side's opening Ashes cricket match against Australia at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.

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England's Kevin Pietersen walks across the pitch at nets practice the day before the side's opening Ashes cricket match against Australia at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

England's Kevin Pietersen walks across the pitch at nets practice the day before the side's opening Ashes cricket match against Australia at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham.

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Australia captain Michael Clarke bats during day three of their warm up match against Worcestershire at New Road Worcester England.

Australia captain Michael Clarke bats during day three of their warm up match against Worcestershire at New Road Worcester England.

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Australia's Ryan Harris bowls during warm up match against Worcestershire at New Road Worcester England.

Australia's Ryan Harris bowls during warm up match against Worcestershire at New Road Worcester England.