Zak Crawley's attacking century and Moeen Ali's fifty dominated the second session of Day 2 of the Fourth match of the Ashes series at Old Trafford Cricket Ground on Thursday with England consolidating their position in the match
England skipper Ben Stokes opted to field first against Australia in the fourth Test match of the Ashes series at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday
England skipper Ben Stokes has dropped a hint that the hosts will go into the fourth Ashes Test, at the Old Trafford ground, with more aggressive intent.
Hazlewood is likely to replace Scott Boland in the fourth Ashes Test. Australia can make changes in their side after losing the third Test by 3 wickets against England.
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday recalled veteran pacer James Anderson to their playing XI for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester, starting from Wednesday.
Ponting has been left amazed by Wood's impact in the Headingley Test, which included a five-wicket haul in the first innings and a valuable total of 40 runs with the bat, laced with some quick fours and sixes.
Woakes played his first Test in almost 16 months at Headingley, taking crucial three-fers in both innings and worked in tandem with Harry Brook and Mark Wood to guide England to a thrilling three-wicket win with his 32*.