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)

Australia Playing XI:David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood

England Playing XI:Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Ben Stokes(c), Jonny Bairstow(w), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Stuart Broad, James Anderson

Pat Cummins, the captain of Australia says that they would have opted to bowl first too but it looks like a good wicket to bat. Adds that the game is played at a quick pace at this venue. Shares that they are playing with two allrounders which gives them an advantage and does not feel like it is a risk. Claims that when we have five days of cricket in a Test match, the weather always comes into play.  Mentions that they had a good break with the players going to different places in Europe but have been training together for the last few days.

Ben Stokes, the skipper of England says that they are going to bowl first. Adds that the weather is good but it will play its part in the next few days. Mentions that a break in the last week was much needed after the three Tests. Adds that Moeen Ali brings a lot of balance to