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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.

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.

England face ultimate test of bold attacking approach

MANCHESTER, England : England face the ultimate test of the fearless attacking ethos which has revolutionised the national cricket team over the past year when play resumes in the fourth Ashes test at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Honours Even In Fourth Ashes Test As Stuart Broad Joins 600 Club

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 in 14 en route to his landmark.

Stuart Broad takes 600th Test wicket as England edge thrilling first day at Old Trafford

Stuart Broad joined Test cricket’s exclusive 600 club as he and Chris Woakes kept England’s hopes of a rousing Ashes comeback alive on day one of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

Australia tail frustrates England to leave hosts short of time

MANCHESTER, England :Australia's tailenders put up some late resistance to leave England frustrated on day one of the fourth Ashes test at Old Trafford, with the tourists on 299-8 at close of play on Wednesday.

Ali strikes to remove dangerman Labuschagne to boost England hopes

MANCHESTER, England :England spinner Moeen Ali struck late in the afternoon session to remove Marnus Labuschagne and leave Australia on 187-4 at tea on day one of the fourth Ashes test on Wednesday, ensuring another tantalising clash is finely poised.

Smith leads Australia recovery after early England wickets in crucial fourth Ashes test

MANCHESTER, England : Steve Smith helped Australia overcome a shaky start to recover to 107-2 at lunch on day one of the fourth Ashes test on Wednesday, after England had made early inroads at Old Trafford.

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

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

England face ultimate test of bold attacking approach

Honours Even In Fourth Ashes Test As Stuart Broad Joins 600 Club

Stuart Broad takes 600th Test wicket as England edge thrilling first day at Old Trafford

Australia tail frustrates England to leave hosts short of time

Ali strikes to remove dangerman Labuschagne to boost England hopes

Smith leads Australia recovery after early England wickets in crucial fourth Ashes test