England batter Joe Root advocated for more flexibility in playing regulations and questioned for stopping the game early in the evening stating that "why can't we just play until we bowl the overs?" as the conditions are suitable in England until 10 pm in the summers.
Australia retained the Ashes after rain completely ruled out play on the fifth day of the fourth test match on Sunday at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. Australia were leading the series by 2-1 and the rain prevented the play on the final two days of the Test, which resulted in a draw.
Australia retained the Ashes after rain completely ruled out play on the fifth day of the fourth test match on Sunday at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. Australia were leading the series by 2-1 and the rain prevented the play on the final two days of the Test, which resulted in a draw.
Australia retained the Ashes 2023 title after rain completely ruled out the fifth day of the fourth test match on Sunday at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.
England's chances to keep the Ashes alive took a hit as during a rain-affected day four, not only did the hosts miss out on a lot of precious game time, but century by Labuschagne also reduced England's lead to just 61 runs. The hosts need to take five wickets to win the match by an innings.
At tea, the Aussies trailed by 61 runs, with the score board reading 214/5. Mitchell Marsh 31* and Cameron Green 3* were at the crease at the close of play in the second session.
After a fluent half-century in the first Test at Birmingham, Bairstow underperformed in next two games. But here at Manchester in the fourth Ashes Test, his 99* in just 81 balls showcased the flashes of brilliance that earned him acclaim last year as a batter.
England ended Day 3 on a strong note as Mark Wood dominated the entire final session to take the hosts one step closer to levelling the series on Friday at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
Josh Hazlewood sealed off the first session on a high note for Australia as he picked up three wickets to bring Australia back into the game on Day 3 of the Ashes 4th Test on Friday at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground
In the 65th over, Starc dived at mid-on to stop an on-drive from Harry Brook. Initially, it looked nasty but he was able to leave the field walking with the physio and doctor. He returned at the end of the following over with hopes of bowling some overs in the final session, but after chasin
Crawley dominated the Australian bowlers as he played an aggressive knock of 189 off 182 balls while Joe Root and Moeen Ali provided supportive knocks of 84 and 54 respectively.
Resuming from the first day's score of 299/8, Australia's batting did not last long as Woakes took two wickets quickly to complete his five-wicket haul.