Captain Michael Clarke’s unbeaten
century led Australia to 303-3 on the opening day of the third
Ashes cricket Test against England.
Clarke reached 125, Australia’s first century of the series, at stumps at Old Trafford in Manchester and Steven Smith was 70 not out. The two will resume a 174-run partnership tomorrow.
“It’s always tough when the wicket plays like that,” England seam bowler Tim Bresnan, who took 1-51, told Sky Sports. “Ultimately, the Aussies played really well today.”
Chris Rogers added 84 runs as Australia looks to rebound from two losses to open the five-game series. England would win the Ashes for the third straight time with a victory.
Australia made three changes to its team as David Warner returned from suspension in place of Phil Hughes, off-spinner Nathan Lyon replaced Ashton Agar and left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc came in for injured James Pattinson.
Meanwhile, England captain Alastair Cook named an unchanged team after Kevin Pietersen was declared fit following his calf strain in the second Test.
Clarke elected to bat after winning the toss and his team reached 76 before Shane Watson was caught for 19 by Cook at first slip from Bresnan.
A controversial decision then left the visitors on 82-2 after umpire Tony Hill ruled Usman Khawaja was caught behind by Matt Prior off Graeme Swann. Australia called for video review, which appeared to show the ball missing the bat, but TV umpire Kumar Dharmasena upheld the original call.
Swann trapped Rogers leg-before-wicket after lunch for his second wicket. The Australian opener chatted with Clarke about a review before leaving the field.
Clarke, who has 17 fours, and Smith then took control to see out the day’s play. Smith escaped an lbw dismissal because England had used up its two reviews, as Hawk-Eye showed the ball from Stuart Broad would have hit the middle stump.
To contact the reporter on this story: Bob Bensch in London at bbensch@bloomberg.net.
To contact the editor responsible for this story: Christopher Elser at celser@bloomberg.net.
Clarke reached 125, Australia’s first century of the series, at stumps at Old Trafford in Manchester and Steven Smith was 70 not out. The two will resume a 174-run partnership tomorrow.
“It’s always tough when the wicket plays like that,” England seam bowler Tim Bresnan, who took 1-51, told Sky Sports. “Ultimately, the Aussies played really well today.”
Chris Rogers added 84 runs as Australia looks to rebound from two losses to open the five-game series. England would win the Ashes for the third straight time with a victory.
Australia made three changes to its team as David Warner returned from suspension in place of Phil Hughes, off-spinner Nathan Lyon replaced Ashton Agar and left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc came in for injured James Pattinson.
Meanwhile, England captain Alastair Cook named an unchanged team after Kevin Pietersen was declared fit following his calf strain in the second Test.
Clarke elected to bat after winning the toss and his team reached 76 before Shane Watson was caught for 19 by Cook at first slip from Bresnan.
A controversial decision then left the visitors on 82-2 after umpire Tony Hill ruled Usman Khawaja was caught behind by Matt Prior off Graeme Swann. Australia called for video review, which appeared to show the ball missing the bat, but TV umpire Kumar Dharmasena upheld the original call.
Swann trapped Rogers leg-before-wicket after lunch for his second wicket. The Australian opener chatted with Clarke about a review before leaving the field.
Clarke, who has 17 fours, and Smith then took control to see out the day’s play. Smith escaped an lbw dismissal because England had used up its two reviews, as Hawk-Eye showed the ball from Stuart Broad would have hit the middle stump.
To contact the reporter on this story: Bob Bensch in London at bbensch@bloomberg.net.
To contact the editor responsible for this story: Christopher Elser at celser@bloomberg.net.
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