England v Australia, 3rd Investec Test, Old Trafford, 5th day
Damp squib ensures England retain Ashes
Everyone had an eye on the weather on day five as Australia declared immediately. They got a great start as Alastair Cook fell lbw for a duck•PA Photos
Those dreams grew when Harris bagged a second; Jonathan Trott caught down the leg side•Getty Images
England were on the ropes and had Michael Clarke held Joe Root at second slip, it would have been four down by lunch•Getty Images
The draw ensured England retain the Ashes after just three Tests, only the second time in history they have done so•Getty Images
...and Graeme Swann helped himself to a drink•Getty Images
The early success for Harris had Australia dreaming of forcing victory and keeping the series alive•Getty Images
Things got even better for Australia when Kevin Pietersen was given out caught behind•Getty Images
But only three balls were possible after the interval as heavy rain arrived•Getty Images
England appeared on the dressing room balacony to take the applause for securing the Urn•Getty Images
Pietersen was distraught at the decision and reviewed the call. But despite no mark on Hot Spot, the call was upheld•Getty Images
The match was abandoned around 4.30pm and Michael Clarke was left to ponder the Ashes had slipped away•PA Photos
Cook and his side rewarded the fans that remainded in the ground, posing for a photos and signing autographs...•Getty Images