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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)

Brendon McCullum Stumped! Headingley Guard Fails To Recognise England Coach, Denies Entry: Report

Trailing 0-2 in the five-match series, hosts England are currently squaring off against Australia in the third Ashes Test at Headingley in Leeds. The Ben Stokes-led side need nothing less than a win to keep their series hopes alive. However, ahead of the start of the third Test, a strange incident took place on the entrance of the stadium. According to a report in The Times UK, England head coach Brendon McCullum was denied entry into Headingley as he did not have a pass.

Watch - "See Ya, Smudge": Jonny Bairstow's Cheeky Send-off Leaves Steve Smith Infuriated

The ongoing third Ashes Test between England and Australia is getting more intense with every passing day. Opting to bowl first, England bundled out Australia for 263 on the first day but the visitors whole-heartedly retaliated and bowled out the hosts for 237 on Day 2. Later in the day, Australia lost four wickets with 116 runs on the board at stumps. Despite all this action, one thing which grabbed a lot of limelight was the tensed moment which occurred between Steve Smith and Jonny Bairstow on Friday.

ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 2: Ben Stokes And Moeen Ali Revive England's Ashes Bid

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 in the third Test against Australia at Headingley on Friday. 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 in the five-match series and secure a first Ashes campaign triumph in England since 2001. Mitchell Marsh, who had already marked his first Test in nearly four years with a brilliant run-a-ball 118 in Australia's first-innings 263, was 17 not out, with Travis Head unbeaten on 18.

"Like A Virus, Spreads Through Them": England Great Fumes Over Dropped Catches

England's former captain Nasser Hussain seemed disappointed with the missing chances by the English team on the field against Australia in the third test match of the Ashes series. On the first day of the third test, England continued to let down with their on-field performance. Jonny Bairstow dropped catches behind the stumps of Steve Smith and Travis Head while Joe Root filed to catch Mitchell Marsh at 12 runs. Marsh then scored 118 runs in the match. Hussain told Sky Sports Cricket that dropping catches is like a "virus", it spreads through the team.

ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: David Warner Departs, Australia One Down vs England In 2nd Innings

ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja eye recovery for one-down Australia in their second innings vs England on Day 2 of the ongoing third Ashes Test at Headingley, Leeds. The guests took a first-innings lead of 26 runs after bowling out England for 237 on Friday. Ben Stokes scored 80 runs, fighting a lone battle for the Three Lions. Pat Cummins registered a six-wicket haul. On Day 1, Mitchell Marsh's run-a-ball 118 was the cornerstone of Australia's 263 all out. England fast bowler Mark Wood took 5 for 34 after Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl. (Live Scorecard)

Watch: Shaun Marsh Celebrates Wildly After Brother Mitchell Scores Ton In 3rd Ashes Test vs England

The third Ashes Test between England and Australia began on Thursday with the hosts bundling out the Pat Cummins-led side for 263 on Day 1. Playing at Headingley in Leeds, England opted to bowl and comfortably dominated Australia as their pacer Mark Wood registered a five-wicket haul. For Australia, the entire batting unit collapsed like nine-pins except for Mitchell Marsh, who played an important knock of 118 runs. Mitchell, who returned to the longest format after a hiatus of four years, not only took his side to a respectable total but also made his family proud.

"Brought Shame...": MCC Chairman Slams Members Who Abused Australians

Marylebone Cricket Club members who verbally abused Australian players during the second Ashes Test at Lord's have brought "shame" on the institution, according to the chairman. The normally sedate London ground erupted in fury following the controversial dismissal of England's Jonny Bairstow on the last day of the match last week. Spectators were incensed by the incident, in which Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey threw the ball at the stumps after Bairstow walked out of his crease having ducked under a Cameron Green bouncer.

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England vs Australia, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Start Of Play Delayed Due To Rain

Brendon McCullum Stumped! Headingley Guard Fails To Recognise England Coach, Denies Entry: Report

Watch - "See Ya, Smudge": Jonny Bairstow's Cheeky Send-off Leaves Steve Smith Infuriated

ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 2: Ben Stokes And Moeen Ali Revive England's Ashes Bid

"Like A Virus, Spreads Through Them": England Great Fumes Over Dropped Catches

ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: David Warner Departs, Australia One Down vs England In 2nd Innings

Watch: Shaun Marsh Celebrates Wildly After Brother Mitchell Scores Ton In 3rd Ashes Test vs England

"Brought Shame...": MCC Chairman Slams Members Who Abused Australians