Australia win Ashes as England fall short in record chase

The tourists had threatened a remarkable comeback after an injury to Nathan Lyon boosted their chances.

Will Jacks (left) cuts a dejected figure after being dismissed by Australia’s Mitchell Starc (right). Picture: Robbie Stephenson/PA

England’s Ashes dreams were snuffed out as they succumbed to an 82-run defeat in Adelaide, where an injury to Nathan Lyon gave them hope of pulling off a miracle.

Australia followed wins at Perth and Brisbane with an unexpectedly nervy fifth-day success in the third Test, ringing up an unassailable 3-0 lead after just 11 days of cricket.