OVAL OVATIONS – THE ASHES IN THE 21ST CENTURY
A look back at Ashes Tests this century at The Oval where the series comes to its conclusion

2001: WARNE GOES TO 400
Mark Butcher’s epic match-winning 173 not out at Headingley was quickly put to one side by the all-conquering Australians. Already 3-1 up in the series, they dropped Michael Slater and brought in Justin Langer to open the batting with Matthew Hayden: cue the start of one of the great partnerships. Langer made 102 before retiring hurt, with both Waugh brothers reaching three figures too as Australia piled on 641-4 in their first ...