An impossibly hot fourth day in Sydney that produced a record high of 47.3C (117.1F) in the city ended with Steve Smith’s hosts on course for a 4-0 series win. England had shipped 649 for seven declared before closing on 93 for four in their second innings – still 210 runs behind – and Farbrace was in no mood to put a positive spin on events. Australia make England sweat in Sydney heat as Ashes finish line draws near Read more“A series like this does expose issues in your team,” he said. He said: “Nice periods of play and brief glimpses do not win you Test matches, and they certainly don’t win you Test series in a place like this. But there comes a time when ‘this could be the innings’ has to stop and it’s got to be hundreds.

Source: The Guardian January 07, 2018 11:03 UTC