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Ben Stokes has inspired a revival in England's Ashes campaign with a record 106-run ninth-wicket stand alongside Jofra Archer. Their partnership helped cut Australia's first-innings lead to 85 in
As England's batting line-up faltered under the Ashes spotlight the fight to save the Ashes hangs in the balance.
England face the task of chasing down a huge score in the fourth innings against Australia in the third Test. Follow the live ball-by-ball commentary from the Adelaide Oval right here
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Graeme Swann rips into Ollie Pope after ‘awful dismissal’ as England toil in third Ashes Test
Lyon bowled Ben Duckett moments later as England collapsed, before a late rally by captain Ben Stokes (45*) and fast bowler Jofra Archer (30*) provided a sliver of hope. England ended day two of the third Test on 213-8, trailing Australia by 158 runs.
England captain Ben Stokes struck a crucial 83 to steer the visitors out of trouble after they slumped to 168 for 8 on Thursday. Stokes was left gutted after being dismissed on 83 by a brilliant delivery from Mitchell Starc on the morning of Day 3.
Ben Stokes' England could well be on the verge of losing the Ashes series if they don't react in time in the 3rd Test at the Adelaide Oval
After an upsetting omission from the second Ashes test in Brisbane, spinner Nathan Lyon was all smiles on Thursday as he celebrated his recall to the Australian XI with a two-wicket burst that launched a day of pain for England at Adelaide Oval.