Zak Crawley hits stunning century to put England in control of fourth Ashes Test
Zak Crawley hit one of the great Ashes innings as England took control of the fourth Test against Australia at Old Trafford on Thursday.
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Sensational Crawley century helps England close rapidly on Australia
MANCHESTER, England :A sensational century from Zak Crawley helped England rapidly close the first innings deficit on Australia during a remarkable afternoon session on day two of fourth Ashes test on Thursday, with the hosts 239-2 at tea, trailing the tourists by 78.
England lose opener Duckett after Australia bowled out for 317
MANCHESTER, England : England lost opener Ben Duckett early, but safely navigated through to lunch with no further damage to sit on 61-1 in their first innings, having bowled Australia out for 317 on day two of the fourth Ashes test on Thursday.
England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Updates: England Aim To Bundle Out Australia Early
ENG vs AUS, 4th Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Updates: England's Stuart Broad became just the fifth bowler to take 600 Test wickets as Australia ended Wednesday's opening day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford on 299-8. Marnus Labuschagne and Mitchell Marsh each made 51 after England captain Ben Stokes won the toss in a match the hosts must win to maintain their hopes of regaining the Ashes at 2-1 down with two to play. Chris Woakes led England's pace attack with 4-52 in 18.5 overs while Broad took 2-68. (LIVE SCORECARD)
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.
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)
"Joe Root Cover Drive From Mark Wood": Pacer's Excellent Shot Leaves England Great Awestruck
After facing two back-to-back losses, England finally took a sigh of relief with a three-wicket victory over Australia in the third Ashes Test on Sunday. The Ben Stokes-led side chased the target of 251 with Harry Brook smashing 75 off 93 balls. Apart from Brook's knock, it was pacer Mark Wood's all-round contribution that helped England to stay alive in the five-match contest. Starting with his five-wicket haul, Wood went on to play a crucial knock of 16 off 8 deliveries that included a six and a four.
"No Bazball, No Stupid Shots": England Great Impressed By Ben Stokes And Co's Batting In 3rd Ashes Test
England batters put up an impressive show to successfully chase down a target of 251 runs against Australia in the fourth innings of the third Ashes Test. The win at Headingley, Leeds saw the Three Lions keep their Ashes hopes alive. Harry Brook made an impressive 75 before the recalled duo of Chris Woakes and Mark Wood completed a thrilling three-wicket win over Australia. The hosts' victory reduced Australia's lead in the series to 2-1 with two Tests to play. Legendary England batter Geoffrey Boycott was left impressed by the England batters.