Australia chase series win as Bayliss departs – 5 final Test talking points

11 September 2019

Last Updated: 11 September 2019

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The fifth Ashes Test represents the final international of a memorable summer of English cricket.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the key areas for debate.

How do England solve a problem like Smith?

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Ashes! ???

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Curran-cy exchange

Sam Curran gets his chance on his home ground — Sam Curran gets his chance on his home ground (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Bye bye Bayliss

Trevor Bayliss will leave his role after the Oval Test — Trevor Bayliss will leave his role after the Oval Test (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Time for big runs

Jos Buttler is one England batsman who needs to find form — Jos Buttler is one England batsman who needs to find form (Mike Egerton/PA)

Australia look to buck the trend

Adam Gilchrist (left) and Ricky Ponting (second right) were in the last Australia side to win the Ashes in England — Adam Gilchrist (left) and Ricky Ponting (second right) were in the last Australia side to win the Ashes in England (Gareth Copley/PA)

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