Sydney, Jan. 8 -- After losing the five-match Ashes series 4-1 against Australia, England captain Ben Stokes said that his side could have done better.

Steve Smith-led Australia registered a comprehensive win by five wickets in the fifth and final Ashes Test against England on Thursday at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, clinching the Ashes 4-1.

Earlier in the series, the hosts won at Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide, before the Three Lions bounced back and registered a memorable win in Melbourne.

During the post-match presentation, Stokes felt his side was 100 runs short and allowed Australia to take a sizable lead in their first innings.

Stokes hailed Jacob Bethell's knock as "incredible." 22-year-old Bethell smashed a fighting cen...