Pictures: How Australia celebrated fourth Test Ashes victory against England
Sometimes words alone aren't enough to capture the emotion of a story.
Undoubtedly Australia's celebrations following their fourth Test Ashes victory, on the field and in the dressing rooms at Old Trafford, is one such story.
Which is why no more words will be wasted on this story. We'll let Getty Images photographer Ryan Pierse do the talking for us with his wizardry photography that captured hours of celebrations after Australia retained the urn:
Josh Hazlewood and the Australian team react to the wicket that sealed the retention of the Ashes, Craig Overton, out lbw for 21. Getty
Steve Smith celebrates with his teammates while singing the team song on the pitch following victory in the fourth Test. Getty
The Australian cricket team poses for a victory shot during celebrations in the dressing room. Getty
Steve Smith in a quiet moment of reflection following an extraordinary Test match of world class batting from the best batsman in the world. Getty
Captain Tim Paine and coach Justin Langer embrace on the Old Trafford turf. Getty
Nathan Lyon and Steve Smith belt out the victory song together in the middle of the Old Trafford pitch, surrounded by teammates. Getty
Nathan Lyon and Travis Head share a toast with a bottle of champagne out in the middle. Getty
Steve Smith cops a champagne shower in the middle of the ground at Old Trafford. Getty
