The Latest Breaking News from Oval

You may recall that the last Test match at the Oval came in rather subdued circumstances, the final game of last summer’s South Africa series paused for a day following the death of Queen Elizabeth II and then resumed with a poignant and surprisingly stirring first rendition of God Save…

Reginald Shirley Brooks’s wry dig at English cricket also backed a cause that was close to his late father’s heart

England have named an unchanged side for this week’s final Ashes Test at the Oval, with Chris Woakes fit to play and James Anderson keeping his place.

The batter said his side would have won fourth Test if not for rain but Australia will retain the Ashes whatever the result in the final match

England are assessing the fitness of Chris Woakes as attentions turn towards this week's Fifth Ashes Test at the Oval.

The same approach will be on show when the teams head to the Oval

Test cricket misses a golden opportunity as the Old Trafford rain spoils hopes of a Fifth-Test shootout with Australia in London

Holders Australia have retained the Ashes and will now look to secure a rare series win in England at the Oval.

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue are in contention to return at The Oval as the hosts bid to stop Australia claiming an outright series victory

Stokes is hopeful England will have the same level of support in the final Test at the Oval as they would if the series was level

England did not get a chance to take the five wickets they needed as rain washed out the final day at Old Trafford