England were skittled for 185 on day one in the third Ashes Test in front of 51,000 with Australia reaching 61-1 at stumps
Root punches bat in frustration after giving away wicket on 50
Pat Cummins, returning to lead Australia after Covid protocols kept him out in Adelaide, was the star performer as he took three wickets in the morning session to lay the foundations for his side. Malan has been serving as a de facto opener since the start of the series, forced into service by the persistent failures above him, and took 18 deliveries to get off the mark as he began cautiously.
Things began to look more straightforward as soon as he was shuffled out of the attack and Australia’s hopes that Nathan Lyon’s spin would discomfort Malan did not materialise.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Australia and England ring the changes for Ashes Boxing Day TestScott Boland becomes only the second Indigenous men’s cap for the hosts, while Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley are among four changes for the tourists
Read more »
England need attitude overhaul to avoid Ashes whitewashThere is nothing about this England team that is creating discomfort for Pat Cummins. To beat Australia in Australia, teams need to take the game to the hosts and be aggressive. You cannot defend your way to victory in this country.
Read more »
Scott Boland to make debut in Ashes Boxing Day Test against EnglandThe Victorian paceman will make his Test debut on his home track after being named in Australia's side for the Boxing Day Test.
Read more »
England need attitude overhaul to avoid Ashes whitewashThere's nothing about this England team that is creating discomfort for Pat Cummins. To beat Australia in Australia, teams need to take the game to the hosts and be aggressive. You cannot defend your way to victory in this country | OPINION by Mark Taylor
Read more »
England legend tees off on Ashes disasterA former England captain has slammed the disastrous Ashes tour saying, 'they've got pretty much everything wrong'. 9WWOS Cricket Ashes
Read more »
Australia one win from Ashes historyAustralia are on the verge of the quickest retainment of the Ashes in more than 130 years, with the short turnaround between Tests compounding England's misery. Ashes 7NEWS
Read more »