Australia clinched the Ashes by winning the fifth and the final Test in Sydney by 281 runs. Ryan Harris took five wickets as spineless batting performance from England came to the fore yet again. Australia thus won the Ashes 5-0.
Australian Team celebrates Ashes win
Australian captain Michael Clarke lifts the urn and the Australian team celebrate after winning the test and the series 5-0 during day three of the Fifth Ashes Test match. Here is the third day of the Ashes Test in pictures. (Getty Images)
Australia v England – Fifth Test: Day 3
Mitchell Johnson of Australia presents his Pink Cap to Glenn McGrath on Jane McGrath Day during day three of the Fifth Ashes Test match between Australia and England at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 5, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Australia v England – Fifth Test: Day 3
Chris Rogers batted with intent on day three. (Getty Images)
Australia v England – Fifth Test: Day 3
George Bailey scored 46. (Getty Images)
Century for Chris Rogers
Chris Rogers scored a ton which helped Australia set England a challenging total of 448. (Reuters)
Australia v England – Fifth Test: Day 3
Michael Carberry of England has his bat broken by a delivery from Ryan Harris. (Getty Images)
Ryan Harris picked up a five-for
Ryan Harris (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Kevin Pietersen. Harris picked up five for 25. (Reuters)
Australia v England – Fifth Test: Day 3
Nathan Lyon chipped in with three wickets. England folded up for 166. (Getty Images)
The Urn returns
Peter Siddle, Michael Clarke and Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrate with the urn during the presentation ceremony during day three of the Fifth Ashes Test match between Australia and England at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 5, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Getty Images)
Australia with the Urn
Michael Clarke of Australia lifts the urn during day three of the Fifth Ashes Test match between Australia and England at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 5, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)