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Australia look to extend dominance in final Ashes Test against England

By Saurabh Sharma January 03, 2018 • 16:46 PM View: 1574

Sydney, Jan 3 (Cricketnmore) Australia will aim to extend their supremacy over a hapless England side when they face off in the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground here from Thursday.

Having already regained the urn with an unassailable 3-0 lead, the hosts were further bolstered by the return of their pace spearhead Mitchell Starc after recovering from a bruised heel and skipper Steven Smith brushing off concerns about his fitness on the eve of the match.

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