Australia seal emotional victory to regain Urn
As the Barmy Army sang mournfully of their desire to take the Urn home, Australia completed a pounding of England in Perth to regain the Ashes lost in 2009
13/12Result
3rd Test, England tour of Australia at Perth, Dec 13-17 2013
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![Australia]( "Australia")
385 & 369/6d -
![England]( "England")
251 & 353 (103.2 ov)
Player of the Match
13/12Result
3rd Test, England tour of Australia at Perth, Dec 13-17 2013
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![Australia]( "Australia")
385 & 369/6d -
![England]( "England")
251 & 353 (103.2 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
Australia's revival bears Lehmann's mark
It is impossible to say how this series would have panned out had Mickey Arthur still been in charge, but Darren Lehmann's approach has paid off handsomely
Cheery Aussies cherish victory
With the Australian XI filled with players scarred by Ashes defeat and some grateful to be playing international cricket, this victory was a momentous moment they thoroughly enjoyed
From 3-0 to another whitewash?
Stats highlights from the fifth day's play between Australia and England at the WACA Ground
Clarke ensures his legacy as captain
Australian captains are judged on their Ashes campaigns. Allan Border is remembered for 1989. Steve Waugh never let the Urn go. Ricky Ponting lost three times and now Michael Clarke has ensured his legacy.
Cook faces up to senior players' failure
Alastair Cook admitted to the "lowest moment" of his career as England slumped to Ashes defeat in Perth and said several members of his side would be "playing for their future" in the remaining two games of the series.
How Australia regained the Ashes
ESPNcricinfo charts how Australia won back the urn in just 14 days
Day 4
Stokes gives England stay of execution
Australia moved to within five wickets of regaining the Ashes on a day of free scoring and the occasional moment of terror caused by a WACA pitch that is cracking up almost as comprehensively as England have done this series
Warner's Salmon leap
Philip Brown mulls over the anxieties a photographer faces when a player approaches a ton
Bailey hits world-record 28 off over
James Anderson conceded a world-record 28 runs off the final over of Australia's innings as he came under an assault from George Bailey.
Watson revels in freedom to attack
Shane Watson described his freewheeling hundred against England in Perth as the most fun he had ever had in a Test match
England sailing on a sinking vessel
James Anderson flogged, Kevin Pietersen throwing away his wicket and Stuart Broad hobbling around painted a picture of defeat as the Ashes drifted away from England
Is this a Test match?
What's with all the manic six-hitting?
Jimmy Anderson's Australian lament
James Anderson has been one of the most skilful bowlers of the modern age, but when George Bailey thrashed 28 off one over it was a reminder that Australia has not always been kind to him
Day 3
England unravel as Warner cuts loose
England's hopes of retaining the Urn evaporating under the heat of relentless Australian pressure and a scorching Perth sun on day three at the WACA
England return to the bad old days
After years of improvement and investment, an ageing England side produced a medley of the bad old days at the WACA
Broad in doubt for Boxing Day Test
Stuart Broad is a doubt for the Boxing Day Test after being struck on the right foot by a Mitchell Johnson yorker on the third day at the WACA.
Warner kicks them when they're down
Weary and wandering in the third innings of each Test so far in this series, England have been greedily feasted upon by David Warner
Warner's WACA love affair
Stats highlights from the third day's play between Australia and England at WACA Ground, Perth
Warner's park
There was some searing pace on display at the WACA, but the day belonged to Australia's power-packed opener
Day 2
England battle to keep Ashes alive
Hard though they tried, Alastair Cook and England could not shake Australia in Perth, on an enthralling day that produced some of the most compelling cricket of the Ashes series so far.
England baffled by Root's DRS dismissal
England were left mystified by a third-umpire call that sent Joe Root on his way on the second day at the WACA, but the decision appeared to have been in line with the pre-series instructions to the umpires
Cook proves his worth as a leader
Forcing heart and nerve and sinew, Alastair Cook showed a precious ability to fight even when hope was fading, providing an example of the character and courage required in his team
Route 666 to the WACA
Was it the face-melting heat or was there really a dolphin on the field?
Australia restore WACA spirit
The WACA came to life on the second day as England fought valiantly in the face of oppressive heat and aggressive bowling
Siddle maintains stranglehold over Pietersen
Other bowlers often reap the benefits of the pressure built by Peter Siddle but it seems fitting that against Pietersen, Siddle himself is rewarded
Day 1
England round up Australian tail
England rounded up Australia's tail on the second morning of the third Ashes Test on a noticeably quickening WACA Ground pitch
Smith stands up with hugely significant innings
Few expected Australia to reach Perth with a chance to claim the Ashes in the third Test. Fewer still would have predicted that the author of a pivotal innings in that match would be Steve Smith
The fast and futile
England wilted in the scorching heat of Perth while Steve Smith played like a cool breeze
Frustrated Saker wonders about selection blunder
David Saker, England's bowling coach, made no attempt to disguise his disappointment at the end of the first day at the Waca, even conceding that England's selection might have been mistaken as a result
Mature innings that means something from Smith
Steve Smith's innings at the WACA was patient and significant, and showed how far he has come.
Others
Staying up to watch
An all-nighter for cricket is not unknown to most serious fans, and sometimes they can be flaunted as badges of honour
A pretty big deal for Australia
Their regeneration has come from unpromising circumstances, and all levels of their leadership have had plenty to do with it
Johnson, Warner blaze the trail
ESPNcricinfo looks at five reasons for Australia's dominance in winning back the Ashes
Johnson comes full circle with Ashes win
Mitchell Johnson used to be an object of ridicule for English fans, but as he took the final Ashes-sealing wicket, his journey from wayward bowler to tyrant was made complete
Oh dear, England
Is there any silver lining in the 3-0 loss? Likely not, but a valiant attempt will be made nevertheless
Cook faces 'biggest challenge'
Alastair Cook admitted he is facing the biggest challenge of his career as England go into the Perth Test knowing that another defeat will see the Ashes lost.
Faulkner fracture puts more focus on Harris
Australia will wait until Friday morning to make a call on the fitness of Ryan Harris for the third Test at the WACA, but the captain Michael Clarke said he was confident Harris would retain his place in the side
Exhausted and broken
ESPNcricinfo looks at five reasons for England's failure to compete in Australia
Captaincy renaissance marks Clarke's 100th Test
Poised on the verge of an Ashes win in a milestone game, Michael Clarke insists that his focus is on the series victory
Different worlds collide as Clarke and Cook hit 100
Two very different men will have the honour of captaining their countries in their 100th Test with the Ashes at stake