It’s time to Soul Limbo!!

England regain the Ashes after sweeping Australia aside in a 197 run victory at the Oval. In this the fifth and final match of the Test series England dominated early on only to see Michael Hussey put on a century and threaten to take the game away from the host nation.

Both teams came to this game with one win a piece and truly it was the only way to wrap up an Ashes series.

In the end the Aussies just couldn’t keep England from victory and the home side prevailed.

Here are some fine highlights of match when England beat Australia to regain the precious urn.

Why not watch the highlights while listening to the BBC Cricket Theme Tune? Just click to play the video in the top right and then click on the video below to start the highlights. You’ll be glad you did.

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