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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Harry Latham-Coyle

England coach responds to Alex Hartley's fitness criticism after Women's Ashes defeat

England are yet to win a game with Australia dominating the Women's Ashes on home soil - (Getty Images)

England cricket coach Jon Lewis has admitted that Australia cricket’s players are superior athletes to his side, though insisted that it is not the reason for their Women’s Ashes dominance.

The hosts have won every match in the multi-format series so far, establishing an unassailable 10-0 lead with one T20I and the four-day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to come.

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