England know they must emerge victorious in the third Test of The Ashes this week to keep any chance of winning the famous urn alive.
The hosts are 2-0 down after narrow defeats at Edgbaston and Lord’s and another win for Australia would see them take the series.
The third clash at Headingley started in thrilling fashion with England bowling Australia out for 263 thanks to the brilliant fast bowling of Mark Wood.
However, Mitchell Marsh’s stunning run-a-ball 118 and some impressive bowling late on from captain Pat Cummins has meant the match is evenly poised.
England vs Australia third Test: Date and start time
The third Test of the Ashes will run from Thursday, July 6 to Monday, July 10.
It is being held at Headingley in Leeds.
Play is due to start at 11am each day.
England vs Australia: Live stream and TV channel
The action will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket from 10:15am.
The game will also be available on NOW TV through a day pass for £11.99 or a £9.99 monthly subscription, while Sky Go customers can watch the action on their laptop or mobile device.
talkSPORT will also have regular updates and reaction throughout the Test.
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You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
talkSPORT.com will also keep you covered with all the best stories from Headingley.
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Ashes schedule
1st Test – Edgbaston, Birmingham – June 16-20 – Aus win by two wickets
2nd Test – Lord’s, London – June 28-July 2 – Aus win by 43 runs
3rd Test – Headingley, Leeds – July 6-10 – 11am start time
4th Test – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester – July 19-23 – 11am start time
5th Test – Kia Oval, London – July 27-31 – 11am start time
England vs Australia: Team news
England
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Harry Brook
- Joe Root
- Jonny Bairstow(wk)
- Ben Stokes(c)
- Moeen Ali
- Chris Woakes
- Stuart Broad
- Ollie Robinson
- Mark Wood
Australia
- Usman Khawaja
- David Warner
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Steven Smith
- Travis Head
- Mitchell Marsh
- Alex Carey(wk)
- Mitchell Starc
- Pat Cummins(c)
- Scott Boland
- Todd Murphy
Toss: England won the toss and decided to field
Officials: Kumar Dharmasena, Nitin Menon, Joel Wilson, Ranjan Madugalle, Mike Burns
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England vs Australia: What has been said?
England captain Stokes speaking after defeat in the second Test, said: “I definitely think it’s going to be ramped up.
“It’s actually very exciting to know that the way in which we are playing our cricket couldn’t be more perfect for the situation we find ourselves in.
“We have to win these three games to get this urn back.
“We’re a team who are willing to put ourselves out there and do things against the narrative.
“Now, these three games are a better opportunity for us than we’ve ever found ourselves in before.”
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