Brilliant Brook keeps England’s Ashes dream alive in thriller against Australia
Yorkshireman Harry Brook hit a superb 75 on his home ground of Headingley to steer England to victory in the 3rd Test against Australia and keep the Ashes series alive.
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ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test: England Beat Australia In Thriller To Keep Ashes Hopes Alive
England kept their Ashes hopes alive on Sunday as Harry Brook made an impressive 75 before the recalled duo of Chris Woakes and Mark Wood completed a thrilling three-wicket win over Australia at Headingley. The hosts' victory reduced Australia's lead in the series to 2-1 with two Tests to play. England were struggling at 171-6 -- still needing a further 80 runs to reach a target of 251 -- after Mitchell Starc had removed skipper Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow in quick succession after lunch on the fourth day.
Australia Legend Questions David Warner's Spot In The Ashes XI. Says "He's Smiling Too Much"
David Warner has not had a special Ashes so far. He scored 1 and 4 in the third Test at Leeds. His performance in the other two Tests has also not been special - going past 40 only once in four innings. For the 17th time, he fell victim to Broad's bowling when he was dismissed by the star England pacer in the second innings at Headingley. Former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy is not at all pleased with Warner, and questioned his spot in the XI.
ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test 2023 Live Score: Mitchell Starc Ripper Sends Moeen Ali Packing
England vs Australia Live, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 4 Live: Ben Duckett failed to make his Day 3 experience count and departed early on Day 4 of the 3rd Lord's Test. Mitchell Starc then produced a ripper to send Moeen Ali packing. Earlier, Chris Woakes led the way with the ball before England openers on Day 3 of a must-win third Ashes Test against Australia. Woakes, playing his first Test since March last year, took 3-68 as Australia were dismissed for 224 in their second innings on a rain-marred third day. The hosts were 27/0 at stumps with Duckett and Crawley unbeaten on 18 and 9, respectively. (Live Scorecard)
Sachin Tendulkar Issues 'Critical Advice' To England Over 3rd Ashes Test
Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar feels that the first hour of play will be crucial for England as they look to chase down a target of 251 against Australia on Day 4 of the 3rd Ashes Test. England are 27 without loss at stumps on Day 3, needing another 224 runs to win and reduce the deficit the 2-0 deficit. This comes after Chris Woakes, playing his first Test since March last year, took 3-68 as Australia were dismissed for 224 in their second innings on a rain-marred third day.
On Pat Cummins, David Warner's Threads Chat, Rishabh Pant's Comment Can't Be Missed
Despite playing the ongoing third Ashes Test match between Australia and England at Headingley in Leeds, Pat Cummins and David Warner took their time out to join the Threads app. Soon after joining the platform, Warner put up a post tagging his Australian teammate Pat Cummins. "Hey I'm now on Threads," wrote Warner. Cummins, in his reply, came out with a special request. "No dance videos on here plz," he commented. What added more fun was the comment of India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on it. "Best advice bro," wrote the Indian southpaw.
"Get Your Facts Right...": Steve Smith Fumes After Report Accuses Australia Star Alex Carey Of Not Paying After Haircut
Star Australia batter Steve Smith is furious with a report in a British tabloid that his teammate Alex Carey did not pay the barber after a haircut at a shop in Leeds. The Sun carried the report. However, Smith wrote on his Threads account: "I can confirm that Alex Carey has not had a haircut since we were in London. Get your facts right The Sun." Since Jonny Bairtsow's controversial dismissal in the second Ashes Test, things have taken a wrong turn for the two sides. The Australia side was heavily booed by the Leeds crowd during the third Test.
England vs Australia, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Start Of Play Delayed Due To Rain
ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 3 Live: England eye early wickets on Day 3 as Australia resume their second innings at 116/4 in the third Ashes Test at Headingley. The visitors lead by 142 runs with Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh unbeaten on 18 and 17, respectively. Earlier, England captain Ben Stokes's dynamic 80, his latest dashing innings kept the hosts' Ashes hopes alive before Moeen Ali struck twice in quick succession before stumps. Australia were 116-4 in their second innings at stumps on the second day, a lead of 142 runs, as they looked to go 3-0 up. (Live Scorecard)