Warne-out England in Ashes tailspin

ENGLAND retreated slowly from the Adelaide Oval shocked and demoralised at how quickly their hopes of retaining the Ashes were demolished in one session of mayhem.

Having bounced back most impressively from their opening Test mauling in Brisbane to dominate the opening two days of this Test, the last outcome they probably considered was a stunning victory by Australia in the closing minutes of the game.

Resuming the final day 97 runs ahead at 59 for one, England knew that a solid performance during the opening session would all but end Australia’s slim hopes of securing a sensational final-day triumph.