Australia swept West Indies in a dominant series win. Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland shone for Australia. England edged out India in a thrilling Lord's Test. Ravindra Jadeja's effort went in vain. England's pace attack proved decisive. These results have reshaped the World Test Championship standings. Australia now leads, followed by England and Sri Lanka.
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