England vs Australia | Third Ashes Check | Thursday 6 July – Monday 10 July 2023 | Headingley, Leeds | 12:00

England 16/10 | Draw 7/2 | Australia 12/10

Defeats in Birmingham and London have left England with a must-win state of affairs this week. 

Regardless of the losses, the hosts have spoken a giant recreation all through and, as soon as once more, it’s time to see if the ‘Bazball’ strategy can stroll the discuss.

The house facet will probably be with out batsman Ollie Pope, who has been dominated out of the remainder of the sequence with a shoulder damage. 

The aggressive Harry Brook will reportedly transfer as much as third within the batting order – and all-rounder Moeen Ali is about to return to the XI.

Australia are nonetheless being requested to reply for the controversial run-out of batsman Jonny Bairstow within the second Check. Pundits and critics and many have contemplated the advantage and validity of wicketkeeper Alex Carey’s resolution.

Spinner Nathan Lyon has been dominated out of the remainder of the sequence as nicely. His absence might be extra detrimental to Australia than Pope’s is to England. 

That stated, it’ll be intriguing to see if England take the assault to back-up spinner Todd Murphy, if he even performs. The part-time sluggish bowler Travis Head delivered some threatening spells at Lord’s.

Mitchell Starc might be a handful for England early at Headingley, the place the brand new ball can actually discuss.

Verdict: Australia

England would possibly get offended, however they gained’t get even with Australia on high.