The Ashes: Australia in England 16th Jun - 31 July

[Arthur Crabtree]

Root drops Mitch3. Bloody hell. Off Woakes this time.

[sussexpob]

Turning into a bit of a worry this. Australia making a big partnership when they need it. 200/4 is another score that says bowling first hasn't worked, but 1 or 2 quick wickets really change the game

Robinson also off the field with a potential injury.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Marsh is approaching his ton rather rapidly.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Well done to Mitch3 on the comeback ton. And to Woakesy for getting him out.

[sussexpob]

Wicket just as the game was quickly slipping away...

Out comes Carey....to a predictable welcome

[Arthur Crabtree]

155 run partnership in 28 overs.

That's done a lot of damage.

[sussexpob]

Root drops Carey.... next ball, Head gives him a second bite at the cherry... this time he delivers.

245/6... Id say par is 350 ish. Australia need a few

[sussexpob]

Ollie Robinson apparently has a back spasm. Will not bowl for the rest of the day

[sussexpob]

Not sure if thats another drop by Root in at short leg.... yep....tough chance tbf, but a chance nonetheless.

[sussexpob]

Wood castles Starc...

[Arthur Crabtree]

Wood and Woakes justifying selection.

Crowd probably enjoyed Cummins' duck.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Wood hits Carey on the nut. Hopefully ok.

BBC live updates been saying this is a very flat pitch, but that's a sudden collapse by Australia from a strong position.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Now Wood gets Carey. That's five wickets for 15 runs.

[sussexpob]

I am taking credit for the Wood show....

[sussexpob]

Duckett goes in the 4th over.