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EnglandThe bowlers struggled to maintain their grip ash Campaign live on first day third test in adelaide but for a century alex carey Have you ensured this Australia Don’t bow under pressure.
ben stokes Called on To scratch his side like dogs Back-to-back defeats in Perth and Brisbane saw further reaction as they refused to let the hosts dominate on the best batting surface of the series.
Australia, key man missing steve smith Who Dramatically withdrawn at the eleventh hour Citing “nausea and dizziness”, posted 326-8 after winning the toss on a pitch that promised big runs. jofra archer He was England’s standout bowler with 3-29, while Jack Crawley contributed a superb one-handed catch.
Smith’s absence meant Usman Khawaja’s unexpected return 24 hours after his absence It seemed like it was a sign of the end of his career, and he scored 82 important runs from number four.
But it was Carey’s innings of 106 that contributed most to strengthening Australia’s position. The wicketkeeper escaped a major shout as he was caught behind on 72, with the decision looming due to uncertainty over the ‘snickometer’ technique, but was otherwise resolute.
His glovework drew the most praise but his maiden Ashes century and third century overall changed the balance of the game. Coming to the crease at 94-4, Archer dismissed Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green with the first three balls of the afternoon session, with Carey putting on 91 with Khawaja, 59 with Josh Inglis and 50 with Mitchell Starc to cap the England attack.
Before the game there was a minute’s silence in honor of the victims of the Bondi terror attack, followed by an emotional performance of the 80s song. true Blue By folk singer John Williamson, both sides stand in solidarity.
By then Smith had already left the field and Cricket Australia confirmed he was being treated for a “vestibular problem” – a balance problem related to vertigo. For Khawaja, a day before his 39th birthday, it represented a lifeline.
England’s opening pair produced very varied spells with the new ball, with Archer being on the money as he conceded just seven runs from six accurate overs, while Brydon Carse made 29 from five. Both had success, with Archer finding Jake Weatherald a hasty shot against the short ball and Carves taking out Travis Head’s effort as Crawley’s effortless effort at short cover was spotty.
England had put themselves ahead at 33–2, but missed the chance to add a third when Khawaja dismissed Josh Tongue for five and was caught by Harry Brook.
Khawaja never looked completely safe, occasionally flailing at short balls, but he showed some signs of his old self as he and Labuschagne added 61 before lunch. England needed another shot and Archer gave it as soon as play resumed.
Labuschagne lofted his first ball of the season straight to midwicket, it was an easy out. IPL’s latest £2m signingGreen repeated after two balls with a lame blow to Carse.
Despite staying longer, Carey soon looked more comfortable than Khawaja, and the veteran fell 18 runs short of an unexpected century when he slog-swept straight deep to the tongue to Will Jacks.
Carey happily played the senior role, scoring busily but rarely giving the bowlers a chance as he easily scored 50 and then overtook Khawaja as the top scorer. When he missed a run England thought he had the ball but DRS produced an unclear conclusion.
There was an obvious spike on the ‘snicko’, but it appeared a few frames in too early and the TV umpire quickly ruled in Carey’s favour, leaving Stokes perplexed. Off-field decisions were mixed, but former elite umpire Simon Taufel told host broadcaster Channel 7 that he believed it should have been given out.
Carey took more risks as he got closer to three figures, pumping the jacks for the only six of the day and seeing a few wild swings land safely, but he came up short in front of his beloved home turf.
Eventually he fell to a ballooning top end off the inconsistent but willing Jacques, the batting all-rounder being pressed into service as a first-choice spinner. Tongue bowled Inglis with a drag-on and Carse had returning captain Pat Cummins caught at fine leg, ensuring success for both sides in the evening’s play.