Ben Stokes and Pat Cummins have reacted to the rain saving Australia in the fourth Test of the Ashes series. The match at Old Trafford ended in a draw, resulting in Australia retaining the Ashes. Despite dominating in Manchester and setting a target of 592 for Australia, England were unable to secure a victory due to the limited play allowed by rain. Ben Stokes expressed disappointment, stating that it was tough to take after the cricket they had played over the first three days. He felt that England had done everything they could, bowling Australia out and scoring 590 runs. However, Australia’s unassailable 2-1 lead means they have already retained the Ashes, although they still aim to win the series in England for the first time since 2001.
Pat Cummins acknowledged the tough circumstances of the match but emphasized that their focus remains on the final Test at The Oval. He expressed pride in the team’s performance and their motivation to win the Ashes. Zak Crawley, who was named Player of the Match for his brilliant century, admitted that the team was disappointed by the draw, as they were in a good position to win. However, he highlighted that England is playing good cricket and building as a side.
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