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Ben Stokes defiance keeps England in contention in third Ashes Test

Stokes helped England from 87 for five to 237 before Australia closed on 116 for four.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

What Jonny Bairstow said to Steve Smith to leave Australia batter furious in Ashes Test

Bairstow’s controversial stumping had ignited the Ashes series on the final day of the second Test at Lord’s

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

Ashes diary: NRL players replicate Bairstow stumping in try celebrations

Try July, an Australian charity contest, led the Canberra Raiders to mimic the moment with a Yorkshireman at the centre

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023

England’s Mark Wood skittles Australia but tourists fire back in third Test

Mark Wood hit 96.5mph on his way to figures of five for 34 but England lost their top three and trailed by 195 runs after day one

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023

3rd Ashes Test: England skittle Australia out but struggle to capitalise

NEW DELHI: Mitchell Marsh played a crucial innings of 118 runs off just 118 balls on the first day of the third Ashes Test between Australia and England at Headingley. His innings provided the backbone to Australia's total of 263 all out, as the rest of the Australian batting lineup…

The Times of India · Jul 6, 2023

Ton-up Mitchell Marsh makes England pay for dropped catch in third Ashes Test

NEW DELHI: Mitchell Marsh, playing his first Test in nearly four years, made England pay for dropping him as he scored a blistering hundred during the third Test at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jul 6, 2023

OPINION - The torch is well and truly lit on a new chapter in old rivalry

A new generation of Ashes’ rivalry was born by the Bairstow dismissal at Lord’s, writes Malik Ouzia

Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2023

Fiery Mark Wood and Stuart Broad give England flying start to must-win Test

Australia were 91 for four at lunch on day one at Headingley.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Mark Wood delivers one of the fastest Test spells recorded in England

The Durham quick made an instant impression after being selected for the third Ashes Test at Headingley.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

The Ashes: Mitchell Marsh and Mark Wood star as late wickets leave Third Test in the balance

Day one, stumps: Australia 263, England 68-3

Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2023