Overview

• Rain delayed and ultimately washed out the entire last day of the fourth Ashes test match.
• Australia's draw was enough for them to retain the Ashes urn with a 2-1 series lead.
• England needed to take five more Australian wickets to try to level the series.
• The washed out match means Australia can still win the series outright by winning the final test.
• The fifth and final test will now carry extra significance for both teams.