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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.

Bairstow bristles as he hits back at critics after big-hitting heroics

MANCHESTER, England : England wicket keeper Jonny Bairstow hit back at his critics following a blistering 99 not out that put his side on the verge of a famous victory in the fourth Ashes test at Old Trafford on Friday.

Wood leaves Australia reeling as big-hitting England on brink of test win

MANCHESTER, England : A hostile spell of bowling from Mark Wood helped restrict Australia to 113-4 in their second innings on day three of a thrilling fourth Ashes test, still trailing England by 162 runs as the hosts close in on a win that would level the series.

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.

Watch: Jonny Bairstow's Sensational Catch To Dismiss Mitchell Marsh During 4th Ashes Test

The first day of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia was no less than any rollercoaster ride as the dynamics of the game kept on changing. Opting to bowl first, the Ben Stokes-led side got an upper hand after Chris Woakes took four wickets but the likes of Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head helped Australia reach a total of 299/8 at stumps. The day also turned out to be really memorable for English wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow as he took three brilliant catches behind the stumps. Out of the three dismissals, the wicket of Mitchell Marsh became the highlight of the day.

Open Championship remains on high alert amid surge in protests

Security will remain on high alert during this week's Open Championship even though there has been no intelligence surrounding any potential protest, revealed R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers.

England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Day 1 Live Score: James Anderson Returns To XI As England Opt To Bowl First

ENG vs AUS, 4th Ashes Test Live: James Anderson returns to the England side as the hosts look to level the series against Australia with a win in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. Ollie Robinson makes way in the only change from the side that won the third Test to reduce Australia's series lead to 2-1 with two to play. Meanwhile, David Warner has kept his place in Australia's XI despite the opener's ongoing struggles against England paceman Stuart Broad. Josh Hazlewood returns to the side, with spinner Todd Murphy dropped. (Live Scorecard)

"Were Calling Head A ****": Usman Khawaja On Why He Wouldn't Want His Kids To be Around Ashes

The ongoing Ashes has been closely fought so far. After Australia won the first two tests, England won the third Test. The fourth Test of the five-match series starts in Manchester on Wednesday. Before the match, Australia batter Usman Khawaja opened up on the rough treatment that they have been getting from the English crowd. Since England star batter Jonny Bairstow was controversially stumped by Alex Carey off Cameron Green's bowling, first the Australian players were confronted in the Lord's long room, then in the third test too, the visitors were booed at Leeds. The aggressive behaviour has been criticised by Usman Khawaja.

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England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Day 3: Mark Wood Strikes After Jonny Bairstow Runs Riot

Bairstow bristles as he hits back at critics after big-hitting heroics

Wood leaves Australia reeling as big-hitting England on brink of test win

Stokes and Brook help England stretch lead over Australia

Watch: Jonny Bairstow's Sensational Catch To Dismiss Mitchell Marsh During 4th Ashes Test

Open Championship remains on high alert amid surge in protests

England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Day 1 Live Score: James Anderson Returns To XI As England Opt To Bowl First

"Were Calling Head A ****": Usman Khawaja On Why He Wouldn't Want His Kids To be Around Ashes