Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer fight for England with the bat but with a deficit of 158 runs and just two first-innings wickets left, they are staring at another poor result

A tense moment unfolded between England captain Ben Stokes and star bowler Jofra Archer during Day 2 of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, as the pair engaged in a fiery exchange amidst a challenging start to the first session.

A century from Alex Carey and some outstanding bowling from Jofra Archer were the centrepieces of a tense opening day in Adelaide.

Reflection on day two of The Ashes Third Test Match as England's latest gamble doesn't pay off, leaving an uphill battle to recover 158 runs with just two wickets remaining

England endured another tough day, with Australia in complete control after a top-order batting collapse and more Snicko controversy

Among the many brickbats hurled England's way has been the absence of an attack leader. But on the first day of the third Test, that role fell on the shoulders of Jofra Archer. And he responded in style.

England claimed eight wickets on the first day in Adelaide after Australia won the toss and batted, but Alex Carey was the star of the show

Jofra Archer was England's standout bowler on the opening day of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, taking 3-29 in 16 overs. The England bowler was criticised for his display in the second Test, with Australia's Steve Smith suggesting he only bowled quick when the game was all-but over.

England's Ashes hopes are vanishing after they are overwhelmed by Australia amid more Snicko controversy on the second day of the third Test.

Australia reach 326-8 at stumps on day one of third Test in Adelaide; Alex Carey (106) makes first Ashes ton after Snicko operating error reprieve on 72; Jofra Archer (3-29) spearheads strong England

After England head coach Brendon McCullum and team manager Wayne Bentley held talks with match referee Jeff Crowe, they had their review reinstated after Snicko technology operators took responsibility of a malfunction on the first day of the 3rd Test against Australia that led denied the visitors the wicket of Alex Carey.