with charlie stayt and naga munchetty. england s been crushed in the opening ashes test, losing by nine wickets on day four. the team wanted to continue the momentum it had built up on the third day. there were glimmers of hope that a comeback could be on the cards. captain joe root added just three to his overnight score. his dismissal for 89 gave australia the confidence to finish thejob. england lost their last eight wickets forjust 77 runs and limped to 297 all out. it left a more than achievable target for the home side ofjust 20 runs to win, which was done with ease. next stop, adelaide on thursday. let s talk about one of the most antiiapted races in formula 1 history. anticipated. that is a big title, isn t it? but it is.