The Australian Women’s cricket team have retained the Ashes after winning the first of three one-day internationals against England on Thursday night at Manuka Oval, Canberra, with bowler Darcie Brown instrumental in England’s demise. The young speedster took 4-34 in the low scoring match which saw Australia defending a total of just 205 to get the job done, Cricket Australia reported. Australia, who have held the ashes since 2015, now lead England 8-4 in the multi-format series, and with only two games to play, the ashes will remain in Australia. With Rachael Haynes and Alyssa Healy at the crease first for Australia, it was 0-13 when England struck, Haynes mishitting a pull shot straight up in the air, which wicketkeeper Amy Jones caught easily. Meg Lanning joined Healy to establish a solid partnership including several boundaries, but when on 28, Lanning was bowled by Kate Cross, bringing Australia to 2-60. …