England Ashes rankings as Stuart Broad and Co seal dream Australia end

England scripted the proper ultimate Test to an thrilling Ashes sequence, and in doing so secured the absolute best send-off for icon Stuart Broad.

The retiring star signed off a exceptional Test profession with the match-clinching wicket in an Ashes victory at The Oval, as England levelled the sequence. Express Sport takes a full run-down of the participant rankings.

Zak Crawley – 8. England’s high run scorer within the sequence silenced his critics with the spotlight an outstanding century at Old Trafford. Held some wonderful catches too.

Ben Duckett – 7. Leave-free technique will all the time divide opinion however his opening partnership with Crawley is now firmly established. Should have been on the Lord’s honours board.

Ollie Pope – 4. Invalided out of the sequence with shoulder situation that required surgical procedure after triggering Lord’s collapse with brainless hook shot.

Joe Root – 8. England’s greatest batter averaged greater than 50 – as anticipated – but additionally advanced into an all rounder together with his off-spin surprisingly efficient.

Harry Brook – 7. Thrill-a-minute tyro nonetheless has components of Test cricket to study however his terrific innings beneath strain at Headingley noticed England to the brink of victory.

Ben Stokes – 7. Captained boldly and innovatively and thrashed an astonishing century at Lord’s however persistent knee downside restricted his bowling contribution. 

Jonny Bairstow – 6. Scored very important runs after the contentious Carey run out controversy triggered a world incident however fumbles behind the stumps proved expensive.

Moeen Ali – 6. Selfless flip at No 3 on his return helped England out of a gap and eventually got here good with the ball on the final day of the sequence.

Chris Woakes – 9. More than justified his return to the facet with some excellent spells and acquired England over the road with the bat in Leeds.

Stuart Broad – 8. Mr Ashes stood up tall as soon as extra towards his favorite opponents to bow out from the sport as England’s main wicket-taker towards Australia.  

Mark Wood – 7. Loveable loon equipped a bolt of electrical energy to the England assault together with his tempo and a few fast runs down the order.

Jimmy Anderson – 4. One rodeo too far for the previous stager. At 41, maybe the time has come to convey down the curtain on a terrific profession.

Ollie Robinson – 6. Back spasm reduce a promising sequence brief after winding up the Aussies at Edgbaston with spicy send-off for Usman Khawaja.

Josh Tongue – 7. Showed in his one look at Lord’s he might be the long run for England’s assault. Quick and direct, he troubled the Aussies.