Aus 227-5published at 62 overs
Tim Paine has been caught on the hook quite a bit in this series. Craig Overton tries to tempt him into going for another big yahoo but he rather flaps at it, and it trickles lamely away for a single.
Summary
Denly falls for 4 in England reply
Australia 497-8 dec: Smith 211
Smith dropped by Archer on 65
Caught off Leach no-ball on 118
Labuschagne 67, Paine 58, Starc 54*
England drop three catches
Fourth Test, day two, Old Trafford
Five-match series level at 1-1
Aus 227-5published at 62 overs
Postpublished at 12:33 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
Jim Maxwell
BBC Test Match SpecialThis is a chance for England. Paine has been out of touch.
Postpublished at 12:33 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
Joe Root is taking a long time to set his field to Tim Paine, and Stuart Broad has come over to offer Craig Overton some advice.
Aus 225-5published at 61.2 overs
Stuart Broad has just jogged up to the crease and rearranged the bails while Steve Smith was going through his pre-delivery preparations.
An attempt to throw him off? It's not worked, mind, as Smith carves a short ball from Craig Overton away for a leisurely single.
Postpublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
Joe Root, wearing his own cap and Jack Leach's, looked like he was terrified of dropping that catch.
Aus 224-5published at 61 overs
Tim Paine is the new man at the crease and he drives his first ball firmly to cover.
Postpublished at 12:30 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
If Jason Roy played that shot...
Postpublished at 12:30 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
Vic Marks
Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialIt was a very good catch. There is a swirling breeze and Root had an awful long time to wait for it.
How frustrating must that be for Steve Smith? It's how Wade plays I guess.
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WICKETpublished at 60.5 overs
Wade c Root b Leach 16 (Aus 224-5)
Oh, what a terrible shot!
This is a horrible, horrible dismissal from Matthew Wade! He's been wanting to get after the spin and he comes charging down the pitch to Jack Leach. It's not timed, though, Wade shovelling the ball up into the air, and Joe Root does really well to steady himself despite the gale that's blowing across the ground and take the catch at mid-on.
Aus 224-4published at 60.3 overs
Steve Smith moves into the nineties with a simple whip through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
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Vaughan is right, Smith is a freak. Would you rather have one Steve Smith in your side or two Joe Roots? I'd take one Smith all day. How many Roots would you need to be offered before you choose him over Smith?
Chris, choosing one Smith over four Roots, London
Aus 221-4published at 60 overs
Very tidy from Craig Overton, and Australia have to content themselves with just a single.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 12:24 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
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Steve Smith is the Stephen Hendry of cricket - the guy is almost unbeatable!
Usman Master
Image source, Getty ImagesAus 221-4published at 59.2 overs
Hello!
Craig Overton is coming round the wicket to Steve Smith and Smith gets into a bit of a tangle trying to parry it away. He ends up getting struck on the hip and the ball trickles into the leg side for a single.
Postpublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
Michael Vaughan
Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match SpecialEngland have had a lot of huddles in the last 24 hours. I am led to believe there were a few stern words dressing room last night. The finger was pointed that the attitude of a few wasn't right.
The management have seen something in the last few days, particularity yesterday, that is not right. They are trying to put that right with a few honest words.
Aus 220-4published at 59 overs
Smith 87, Wade 16
Ha! An absolute beauty from Jack Leach, spinning past Steve Smith's outside edge, and even Smith inclines his head and nods towards Leach in acknowledgement.
Leach has a little grin on his face as he strolls back to his mark.
Aus 219-4published at 58.3 overs
And Steve Smith promptly whips his next ball delightfully for four!
Postpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
Vic Marks
Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialI think Smith was just about back in his ground.
Close!published at 58.2 overs
Oh, Steve Smith is never going to get out ever again.
He sets off for a quick single, realises that Matthew Wade isn't coming, and he somehow turns and dives back into his ground as Jonny Bairstow shies at the stumps.
Postpublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
Jack Skelton
BBC Sport at Old Trafford"It’s not even raining hard at all, cricketers are soft," says one man who has seemingly been brought along by his mate.