England retain Anderson in unchanged XI for Ashes finale
England have named an unchanged team for the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval starting Thursday, with record wicket-taker James Anderson keeping his place in the side.
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England Face James Anderson Call After Naming Unchanged Squad For Ashes Finale
England are set to make a decision over veteran paceman James Anderson's place in the side after naming an unchanged squad for this week's final Ashes Test against Australia at The Oval. Rain at the England great's Old Trafford home ground washed out all of Sunday's play and condemned the fourth Test to a draw. That ensured holders Australia, 2-1 ahead with one to play, retained the Ashes and wrecked any chance of a winner-takes-all decider in London.
We need to talk about Jimmy... England face Anderson call for Ashes finale
England are set to make a decision over veteran paceman James Anderson's place in the side after naming an unchanged squad for this week's final Ashes Test against Australia at The Oval.
England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Day 4, Live Score Updates: Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh Key For 4-Down Australia
ENG vs AUS, 4th Ashes Test, Day 4, Live Updates:Australia will begin the Day 4 of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test against England from 113/4. Currently, Marnus Labuschagne (44*) and Mitchell Marsh (1*) are standing unbeaten at the crease as Australia trail by 162 runs. Earlier on Day 3, Mark Wood took three wickets while Chris Woakes scalped one to keep England on top. Zak Crawley scored 189 and Jonny Bairstow hit an unbeaten 99 as England posted 592 all out, taking a first innings lead of 275 runs over Australia. Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the bowlers for the guests with figures of 5 for 126. (Live Scorecard)
England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Day 3: Mark Wood Strikes After Jonny Bairstow Runs Riot
Fast bowler Mark Wood took three wickets after Jonny Bairstow pulverised Australia with a thrilling 99 not out as England strengthened their grip on a must-win fourth Test at Old Trafford on Friday. Australia were 113-4 in their second innings at stumps on the third day, still 162 runs behind England's huge first-innings 592. Durham express quick Wood had stumps figures of 3-17 from just seven overs, a return that included the 100th Test wicket of his injury-blighted career. England, at 2-1 down with two to play, have to win in Manchester if they are to stand a chance of regaining the Ashes. Wicketkeeper Bairstow followed his blistering 81 ball-assault on Australia's bowlers, which included 10 fours and four sixes, by holding a routine edge off Wood as Australia lost Usman Khawaja early in their innings.
Stokes and Brook help England stretch lead over Australia
MANCHESTER, England : Captain Ben Stokes and Harry Brook helped England stretch their lead over Australia to 189 on day three of the crucial fourth Ashes test at Old Trafford, with the hosts moving on to 506-8 at lunch.
England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test Day 3 Live Score Updates: Onus On Stokes, Brooks To Extend Hosts' Lead
ENG vs AUS, 4th Ashes Test, Day 3 Live: England resume play on Day 3 at 384-4 in reply to Australia's first-innings 317 in the ongoing 4th Ashes Test at Old Trafford, Manchester. The hosts lead by 67 runs after Zak Crawley's super-charged 189 fuelled a dramatic England run spree on the second day. Crawley and Joe Root, who scored 84, shared a breathtaking partnership of 206 runs in just 29 overs. This came after Crawley and Moeen Ali (54) had put on 121 for the second wicket, following Ben Duckett's early dismissal. (Live Scorecard)
Australia Made 'Mistake' In 4th Ashes Test Selection, Legend Explains Why
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh slammed the management for dropping off-spinner Todd Murphy from the playing eleven for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. Murphy, who replaced the injured Nathan Lyon for the third Test in Leeds, struggled to take wickets as England reduced the deficit to 1-2 in the ongoing five-match series. With England eyeing a series-levelling win in Manchester, Australia went into the game with an all-out pace attack. However, Waugh feels Australia have made a mistake by not picking Murphy.