Ben Stokes admits the Ashes being ripped away by rain is a “tough pill to swallow” but insists England could not have done more to force a series decider at the Oval.
Australia have retained the Urn after the final day of the Fourth Test at Old Trafford was washed out without a ball being bowled, the draw meaning that the holders’ 2-1 lead is now unassailable with only one game to play.
