clean sweep

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The MCG has form for pitch problems in Tests where England have avoided an Ashes clean sweep.

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Australia had already retained the Ashes by winning the first three Tests, though this defeat denies them the opportunity of a 5-0 clean sweep.

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England end an 18-match winless streak in Australia and avoid an Ashes clean sweep with a four wicket victory to wrap up a frenetic two-day Test in Melbourne.

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England ended an 18-match winless streak in Australia and avoided an Ashes clean sweep in a staggering and absurd two-day Test in Melbourne.

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The home side are now targeting a fourth 5-0 clean sweep, while England are looking to end an 18-match winless streak in this country.

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