England were left hoping Stuart Broad has “one more fairytale left” after Australia made a dream start to what would be the best run chase in this country in 75 years, in the final Ashes Test.
On the day after Broad announced he is to retire at the end of the game, and on Jimmy Anderson’s 41st birthday, Australia formed a guard of honour as the two veteran bowlers came out to end England’s innings at the start of play.