Australia retained the Ashes with a commanding 4–1 victory over England. As with any long series, the statistics tell numerous stories, each of which is far more compelling than the series itself. England finally managed to win their first match in Australia in 15 years, a period during which their rivals won 17 matches. Such clear Australian dominance highlights a systemic issue with every English team that has toured Australia since their famous 3–1 victory in 2010–11. Simp
