Day three of fourth Ashes Test: England seek to turn the screw
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England will be seeking to build an imposing lead before getting into Australia’s batters on the third day of the must-win fourth Ashes Test – although the hosts could be frustrated by the elements. Half-centuries from Joe Root and makeshift number three Moeen Ali in assertive ton-plus stands with Crawley boosted England, who had earlier bowled out Australia for 317 as Chris Woakes claimed his maiden Ashes five-wicket haul at Emirates Old Trafford. Three is the Moeen number Sir Ian Botham - 5,200 runs and 383 wickets in 102 Tests Andrew Flintoff - 3,845 runs and 226 wickets in 79 Tests Stuart Broad - 3,640 runs and 600 wickets in 166 Tests Moeen Ali - 3,031 runs and 201 wickets in 67 Tests There was plenty of scepticism and trepidation at Moeen continuing to bat at number three. Cross was a pivotal figure in the drawn multi-format Women’s Ashes series, which the England and Wales Cricket Board announced had drawn an attendance of 110,000 – almost five times greater than four years ago.