Ashes Test in Sydney not at risk
The “sacred” Ashes Test in Sydney will take place as scheduled next week even as Covid-19 threatens to disrupt the series, the New South Wales health minister said on Tuesday.
The “sacred” Ashes Test in Sydney will take place as scheduled next week even as Covid-19 threatens to disrupt the series, the New South Wales health minister said on Tuesday.
Australia demolished England by an innings and 14 runs in the third Test in Melbourne on Tuesday to retain the Ashes.
Captain Joe Root says England must “front up” and somehow salvage some pride after surrendering the #Ashes series in calamitous fashion on Tuesday.
A relentless Australia spearheaded by debutant Scott Boland skittled England for an embarrassing 68 on Tuesday to win the third Test by an innings and 14 runs.
Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland both struck twice with the ball to leave England in deep trouble at the MCG.
A dazed England lost four wickets in a hostile late spell to leave them still trailing by 51 runs and fighting to stave off defeat at stumps on day two of a gripping third Ashes Test against Australia.
Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley moved to allay fears over the remainder of the Ashes series after England were rocked by a Covid scare on Monday. #Ashes
Captain Pat Cummins made a successful return to Australia’s XI as England’s batsmen failed again.
Scott Boland was living the dream on Sunday after becoming only the second indigenous man to play Test cricket for Australia.
England crashed to 185 all out on day one of the third Test at the MCG, leaving their Ashes dreams on the brink of ruin in the face of a relentless Australian attack. #Ashes
Embattled England have made four changes for the third #Ashes Test, while Australia handed experienced seamer Scott Boland a surprise debut.
Joe Root has backed himself to score a century as England face a must-win Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
England head into the Boxing Day Test against Australia on Sunday knowing they must fix the mistakes that have blighted their tour or lose the Ashes series.
England are determined to rise to the challenge and claw their way back into the #Ashes series against Australia, says batsman Dawid Malan.
Australia coach Justin Langer says opener Marcus Harris will play in the Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne, and backed fast bowler Mitchell Starc to recover from a rib niggle.