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Former India batsman VVS Laxman takes to social media to congratulate Australia captain Michael Clarke on his splendid career, Laxman also goes on to say that he will never forget the century he made on his Test debut at Bangalore and the triple century he got at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Laxman also wishes Clarke the very best for his future. Australia lost the fourth Test at Trent Bridge by an innings and 78 runs and have therefore lost the series as well. England have regained The Ashes after losing the previous edition Down Under by a margin of 5-0. Australia won the second Test at Lord’s by over 400 runs but have lost the other other Tests convincingly. Full updates: England vs Australia, 4th Ashes 2015 Test, Day 3
Congrats 2 @MClarke23 on a splendid career.Will never forget his 100 on debut in Bangalore & 300 he got at SCG. good luck mate at the oval:)
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 8, 2015
Australia made a pathetic start to the match after they were bundled out for just 60 in the first innings in 18.3 Overs. Stuart Broad picked up career best figures of 8 for 15 to destroy Australia. England through a century by Joe Root and a superb half century from Jonny Bairstow ensured England finished the first day of the Test with over 200-run lead. England further consolidated their lead on Day Two, but Root was dismissed for 130 and England after piling on the runs had finally declared on 391 for 9, with a lead of 331. Skipper Alastair Cook, not known to make such declarations surprised everyone with his decision but it is turned out to be an excellent decision. Full scorecard: England vs Australia, 4th Ashes 2015 Test, Day 3
Despite a mini fightback by Australia, they lost the match convincingly with Broad unsurprisingly named the man of the match for his excellent spell in the first innings.