The destination of the Ashes urn was ultimately settled by the weather
Australia take a 2-1 lead to the Oval finale next week with the urn retained with at least a series draw.
The daring, bolder style encouraged by Brendon McCullum has captivated audiences beyond the cricket diehards in the brief window when domestic football is not completely dominating the sports agenda. Test cricket has been made more attractive and approachable - that's the verdict of former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara.
Controversies have taken cricket to the front pages, producing sledging between politicians - with Rishi Sunak joshing with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about Australia's contentious stumping of Jonny Bairstow at Lord's.
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