Ashes 2013: England retain Ashes as rain forces Old Trafford draw

England retained the Ashes by drawing the third Test as rain ended Australia's final-day victory push at Old Trafford.
The tourists were in a commanding position, having removed Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott and Kevin Pietersen to reduce England to 37-3 in pursuit of an unlikely target of 332.
But recurring showers prevented any resumption of a compelling contest after 14:03 BST, and the captains shook hands on a draw at 16:40.
The result gave England an unassailable 2-0 lead with two Tests to play in the five-match series and ensures they will keep hold of the urn, having triumphed in the past two series.

Australia 527-7 dec & 172-7 dec v England 368 & 37-3