Sydney – A well-drilled Australia is on the cusp of retaining the Ashes after just six days of cricket — not bad for a team that was lambasted by England great Stuart Broad before the series as Australia’s weakest since 2010.
Australia is taking a 2-0 lead into the third test in Adelaide on Dec. 17 and needs only a draw to keep the famous urn and pile more humiliation on Ben Stokes’ tourists.
Australia has put itself on the brink despite missing injured pace spearheads Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, with the performances of stand-ins Michael Neser and Brendan Doggett a reflection of its depth.
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