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MCG provides the perfect backdrop for England's final humiliation

POLLY STARKIE AT THE MCG: The tourists showed some character on the ninth and final day of the Women's Ashes series. But very little can mask the 16-0 defeat inflicted upon them by an imperious Australia

England's self-humiliation puts Australia on course for emphatic Ashes whitewash

POLLY STARKIE AT THE MCG: The visitors dropped seven catches, including three from Beth Mooney's bat in a period of play that aptly illustrated England's day in the field and their tour as a whole

Alana King takes centre stage from Shane Warne End as England are spun out again

POLLY STARKIE AT THE MCG: The dismissal of Maia Bouchier in the first over brought on another 'here we go again' moment; it was not the first one of those in this series, and it might not yet be the last, with Australia in full control

History beckons as Australia and England look to do justice to MCG stage

POLLY STARKIE IN MELBOURNE: For the hosts, a whitewash is within their midst. Meanwhile, Heather Knight's side are looking to restore some pride. The Ashes are no longer on the line, but plenty still rests on the day-night Test

Australia move within a Test win of an Ashes whitewash courtesy of Beth Mooney's fitness and class

POLLY STARKIE IN ADELAIDE: England panicked again chasing an achievable target meaning both sides go to the MCG for the day-night Test with a series clean sweep very much a possibility

England must play the long game in what remains of forgettable Ashes trip

POLLY STARKIE IN ADELAIDE: The third and final T20I comes less than a week out from the day-night MCG Test which, even with the trophy out of the tourists' grasp, still holds value amid a tour to forget

Thunder and lightning offer apt backdrop as England's hopes of salvaging draw are washed away

POLLY STARKIE IN CANBERRA: The DJ at Manuka Oval played 'Cruel Summer' as the rain teemed down in the Canberra night, with Tahlia McGrath and Heather Knight shaking hands to confirm an Ashes victory for Australia

Ruthless Australia unlikely to hold back with England starting to flag

POLLY STARKIE IN CANBERRA: With the Ashes now secure the hosts' attention has turned to winning the series outright. But the tourists, who can mathematically clinch a draw, must pick themselves up and go again

The final nail in the coffin for England's Ashes hopes should be a catalyst for change

POLLY STARKIE IN SYDNEY: With the trophy already out of their grasp, a tough fortnight awaits Heather Knight's side who have failed to compete with a ruthless Australia

Can England recover their desperate position at Australia's ultimate cavea?

POLLY STARKIE IN SYDNEY: Getting over the line and on the board in this Women's Ashes has proven tough for Heather Knight's side. The SCG and the first T20I offer another opportunity to inject some hope

Hundred winners and regional stars: Who are England's youngsters at the Women's Under-19 World Cup?

POLLY STARKIE profiles England's squad for the inaugural Women's Under-19 World Cup

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