Ashes 2017: Joe Root hails England fight, worries about Steve Smith
Steve Smith and an unresponsive pitch combined to dash England's hopes of a primary win of the series on Saturday, but captain Joe Root praised his team's “character” for rallying in the wake of the meek surrender of the Ashes in Perth.
The fourth Test ended in a draw late on day five, with home captain Smith's unbeaten 102 saving Australia and doling out another part of frustration for England's bowlers, who toiled fruitlessly on a set Melbourne Cricket Ground strip.England will visit the fifth and final Test in Sydney still 3-0 behind in the series however in a positive frame of mind after dominating the hosts for a lot of the match.
The fourth Test ended in a draw late on day five, with home captain Smith's unbeaten 102 saving Australia and doling out another part of frustration for England's bowlers, who toiled fruitlessly on a set Melbourne Cricket Ground strip.England will visit the fifth and final Test in Sydney still 3-0 behind in the series however in a positive frame of mind after dominating the hosts for a lot of the match.
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