CRICKET – Nearly four years of Ashes planning was left in smouldering ruins yesterday as England buckled under the heat and the pressure at Adelaide Oval to lurch towards a series-deciding defeat in the third Test against Australia.
On a day of roasting temperatures and fresh controversy involving the “Snicko” review technology, England were 213 for eight at stumps on day two, still 158 runs short in their reply to Australia’s first innings 371.
England captain Ben Stokes (45 not out) and Jofra Archer (30 not out) showed courage to keep the ninth wicket intact for 45 runs, but their late resistance could do little to make up for failures higher up the order.
Leading 2-0 in the series, Australia need only draw the match to retain the urn they have held since 2017/18.
But there was little sign the hosts would be content with anything less than another crushing victories earlier.
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