Your final delivery, to take the wicket to win the test match. Beyond even his dreams, but theres far more to tell about this final day. When travis head and steve smith were batting together, australias victory certainly seemed feasible, even after a lengthy rain delay. The wickets of chris woakes in this match and in this series have really changed things in englands favour. And moeen ali did his bit as the last day spin bowler, despite his groin injury. Now, obviously, remember, the series finished 2 2 so australia retain the ashes. They lifted the urn, but not with the full sense of celebrations theyd have wanted. But they played their full part. The fact is, the teams have been so competitive throughout the weeks, and thats whats revived this historic series. Well, stuart broad said he wanted to go out on top, playing on the biggest stage after a summer hes loved. Hes done just that in a series thatll live long in the memory. I made the decision on friday night you start thinking,
Imagine, in yourfinalact, your final delivery, to take the wicket to win the test match. Beyond even his dreams, but theres far more to tell about this final day. When travis head and steve smith were batting together, australias victory certainly seemed feasible, even after a lengthy rain delay. The wickets of chris woakes in this match and in this series have really changed things in englands favour. And moeen ali did his bit as the last day spin bowler, despite his groin injury. Now, obviously, remember, the series finished 2 2 so australia retain the ashes. They lifted the urn, but not with the full sense of celebrations theyd have wanted. But they played their full part. The fact is, the teams have been so competitive throughout the weeks, and thats whats revived this historic series. Well, stuart broad said he wanted to go out on top, playing on the biggest stage after a summer hes loved. Hes done just that in a series thatll live long in the memory. I made the decision on friday
Our reporter ben king has the details. When drinkers gather at londons King Charles Pub this evening, there will be a new tax regime in place. Changes announced in March Come Into Effect today taxing stronger drinks more and weaker drinks less. At the same time, Alcohol Duties rise with inflation up by io. I . The result a complex series of changes. 12 sparkling wine will be i9p cheaper as higher rates for fizz are abolished. A can of pre mixed gin and tonic will be 5p cheaper. But a bottle of 12 still wine will rise 44p. A bottle of vodka up 76p and a bottle of 20 port up £1. 30. So among drinkers, there will be some winners and losers. But the wine and spirits industry, which sees many of its products hit with higher taxes, says customers will see higher prices and less choice. We have the biggest duty increase in almost 50 years at the same time as we have inflation rife and a cost of living crisis. On top of that, we have Raw Materials like glass that are increasing in price expon
Well provide the defining image of this match and this series. Imagine, in yourfinalact, your final delivery, to take the wicket to win the test match. Beyond even his dreams, but theres far more to tell about this final day. When travis head and steve smith were batting together, australias victory certainly seemed feasible, even after a lengthy rain delay. The wickets of chris woakes in this match and in this series have really changed things in englands favour. And moeen ali did his bit as the last day spin bowler, despite his groin injury. Now, obviously, remember, the series finished 2 2 so australia retain the ashes. They lifted the urn, but not with the full sense of celebrations theyd have wanted. But they played their full part. The fact is, the teams have been so competitive throughout the weeks, and thats whats revived this historic series. Well, stuart broad said he wanted to go out on top, playing on the biggest stage after a summer hes loved. Hes done just that in a serie