Not the greatest cricketing series ever – but who cares? There have been plenty of wonderful and poignant moments: from Stuart Broad’s emergence as a serious all-rounder, to Andrew Flintoff’s last ever actions in test cricket. And it’s all ended in the best possible way: with England winning back the Ashes in a 197-run victory at the Oval. So thank you to Messrs Ponting et al, and congratulations to the England team. It’s time to uncork the bubbly…
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