Adelaide, Dec. 21 -- Australia retained the Ashes in emphatic fashion after defeating England by 82 runs in the third Test, completing a commanding 3-0 lead in the five-match series here on Sunday.
Chasing a stiff target of 435, England were bowled out for 352 in their second innings despite spirited resistance from Jamie Smith (60) and Will Jacks (47). Australia's fast bowlers held their nerve in a tense final session, with Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland delivering the decisive blows as the visitors' lower order crumbled.
The end came when Josh Tongue edged Boland to Marnus Labuschagne at second slip, triggering jubilant celebrations among the Australian players as they sealed the series with two Tests still to play.
Earlier, Australia...