In the 2006–07 Ashes series, which batsman took the single winning run as Australia dashed to a 5-0 whitewash against England for the first time in 86 years?
- Mathew Hayden
- Adam Gilchrist
- Ricky Ponting
- Justin Langer
Answer
The correct answer is A) Mathew Hayden.
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