Ashes hero Mitchell Starc insists age is just a number after Australia's 4-1 thumping of England, but the future of the "Dad's Army" is uncertain with a core of players in their mid-30s.

Age no barrier for rampant Australia but future uncertain

Australia's squad mentality enabled them to trounce England 4-1 in the Ashes despite being without a handful of top players, Player of the Series Mitchell Starc said after the fifth test victory on Thursday.

Business as usual for adaptable Australia despite absences

Australia skipper Steve Smith said on Thursday he will have a drink with Ben Stokes and reflect on a "fun" Ashes series, while praising his team for adapting to all scenarios in winning the five-test showdown.

Proud Smith says Australia 'stood up', then heads for drink with Stokes

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja admitted he found it hard to control his emotions after playing the final test of a distinguished 88-test career on Thursday.

Australia's emotional Khawaja bows out for final time with Ashes win

England captain Ben Stokes said on Thursday there were a lot of "wrongs to put right" after a crushing 4-1 Ashes series defeat to Australia.

Stokes admits 'wrongs to put right' after crushing Ashes defeat

Australia won the final Ashes test against England by five wickets on Thursday to seal a dominant 4-1 victory after a gruelling series, sending the retiring Usman Khawaja out on a high.

Australia win final test to seal Ashes triumph over England

England's Jacob Bethell called it "very special" after cracking a flawless maiden century during the fifth Ashes test against Australia on Wednesday in front of his family.

England's brilliant Bethell savours 'very special' maiden century

England need to finally move away from their high-risk, attacking 'Bazball' style of cricket and get back to basics after their Ashes series defeat, former captain Michael Vaughan told Reuters in an interview on Wednesday.

Vaughan says time for England to move on from failed 'Bazball'

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