Summary

  • England close day four on 114-4, needing 257 further runs to win

  • Duckett caught by Starc on 50 but overturned after replays show ball scraped along turf

  • Cummins bowls Brook for four with a peach

  • Root fends fierce delivery from Cummins to slip for 18

  • Crawley caught down leg side off Starc, who then bowls Pope with a beauty

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  1. 'Resolute Starc breaks England'published at 08:54 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    Also in the Sydney Morning Herald, external, Daniel Brettig says Mitchell Starc's dismissal of Ben Stokes early on day three was the ball of the series so far.

    "The Australians once again showed themselves to be adept at playing the scenario and the conditions. They are constantly problem-solving, adjusting their mode of play to whatever they think England would least prefer.

    "To forge on without Nathan Lyon was as much a mental shift as a tactical one, and in assembling a fine performance in the face of England’s rigid commitment to Bazball they showed maturity and nerve.

    "Now Mitchell Starc had even more need to perform than usual: morning conditions have challenged batters all game, but England needed to get through little more than an hour before Cummins would be forced to call upon part-time spin.

    "First up, Harry Brook received a ball on a hard length that he levered around the corner for a single. Second, Starc found just enough seam movement from a straight line to turn round Ben Stokes and draw an edge; nothing gets past Cameron Green in the gully. It was one of the balls of the series."

  2. 'This series is cricket's culture war and playing properly is winning'published at 08:51 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    Nick Hoult of the Sydney Morning Herald, external said this Ashes series was a clash of two very different playing styles, with Australia's more traditional approach currently on top.

    "This series is a clash of strategy, almost a culture war between two ways of playing Test cricket, and so far, it is conservative orthodoxy that is beating the new doctrine. Australia are 2-130, 221 runs ahead, and 1-0 up in the series as the second Test reaches day four with England still convinced they have a chance in this match.

    "How else do you expect them to respond? They are the free thinkers, the team that never gives in and always looks to win. But they have a mammoth task on their hands to prize Australia’s grip off this match.

    "They will have to hope that somehow Stuart Broad and James Anderson can summon up one more performance because their opponents will not gift wrap them a route back into the game like England have over the past two days."

  3. Postpublished at 08:50 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    Time for a look at some of the Australian media's reaction to Friday's play.

    It is pretty much as expected...

  4. get involved

    Get Involved - Daily ZaltzQuizpublished at 08:46 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

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    21 runs, 37 balls

    Anon

    A reminder of this morning's ZaltzQuiz question:

    From the start of the 2017 Test summer, up to the start of this Ashes series (a total of 40 matches), what has been the average innings by visiting Test openers in England, in terms of runs and balls faced per dismissal?

  5. Ashes Daily podcastpublished at 08:44 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    BBC Sounds

    Plenty to talk about then in the Ashes Daily podcast, which is now live.

    Join Jonathan Agnew, Sir Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan and Glenn McGrath as they react to day three.

    Hear from Mitchell Starc after he took the key wickets of Ben Stokes and Harry Brook, and also England assistant coach Jeetan Patel.

    Plus, the former Australia opener and coach Justin Langer talks to Jonathan Agnew as the Aussie legend considers Lord's a 'second home'

    You can listen by clicking here or heading over to BBC Sounds.

  6. Broad suffers jaw injurypublished at 08:42 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    England's injury woes continued when Stuart Broad was struck on the helmet by a Cameron Green bouncer.

    Broad received treatment on his jaw and was able to continuing batting and later bowl.

    The Daily Mail reports, external that Broad was also sent for a precautionary X-ray but is expected to be fit to bowl this morning.

    We will bring you any official updates as soon as we have them.

    Stuart Broad gets treatment after being hit on the helmet by a bouncerImage source, Getty Images
  7. England 'bewildered' by Pope decisionpublished at 08:39 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    England are "a bit bewildered" at the situation that led to batter Ollie Pope aggravating his shoulder injury on Friday, says spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel.

    Pope was injured in the field in the first innings and was hurt again after diving in the second innings.

    It is believed match officials incorrectly told England Pope had to field, or they head out with 10 men.

    After the first-innings injury Pope, 25, had a substitute and was then able to bat at number three in England's order because it was deemed an 'external injury'.

    It is understood it was then suggested the allowance for another fielding substitute had 'reset' because Pope came out to bat, meaning England were not allowed to replace him with a substitute in the second innings.

    "We are a bit bewildered by it all," Patel said.

    "It is a pretty tough situation when you nearly bust your shoulder and have been told it was an external.

    "The match officials may have changed their decision. He had to go back out there."

    Pope is expected to be able to bat in England's second innings, although he is suffering from soreness.

    Ollie PopeImage source, Getty Images
  8. Revised playing hourspublished at 08:35 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    After yesterday's play was curtailed by rain there will be revised playing hours today to make up for lost time:

    First session: 1100-1315

    Lunch: 1315-1355

    Second session: 1355-1610

    Tea: 1610-1630

    Third session: 1630-1830 (plus extra 30 minutes to make up overs until 19:00)

    (All times BST)

    The hover cover being moved onto the square at Lord'sImage source, Getty Images
  9. Daily ZaltzQuizpublished at 08:31 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    Andy Zaltzman
    Cricket statistician on Test Match Special

    For today's guesstimation…

    By the end of the third day at Lord's Australian opener Usman Khawaja had already faced 711 balls in the series, and been out three times for his 281 runs – giving him, at present (if I may commit cricketing-statistical heresy and round up to the nearest whole number), an average completed innings of 94 off 237 balls.

    From the start of the 2017 Test summer, up to the start of this Ashes series (a total of 40 matches), what has been the average innings by visiting Test openers in England, in terms of runs and balls faced per dismissal?

    Usman Khawaja walking out to bat at Lord'sImage source, Getty Images
  10. Daily ZaltzQuizpublished at 08:30 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    Time for today's ZaltzQuiz as Test Match Special's regular statistician Andy Zaltzman gives you a teaser to test those brain cells on a Saturday morning.

    You can send your answers via Twitter using #bbccricket, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (standard network charges apply)

    We will bring you the answer at 10:30 BST.

  11. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 08:28 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

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    Ben has little choice at this stage. If he is to make us rise from the ashes, get behind him 100%. Criticising and whining will not fill the team with the hope and glory they need today and the 2nd innings (if there is one!).

    Graham of Ansty

    How fickle are cricket fans. Bazball was great entertainment, a breath of fresh air. Lose first Ashes test and now its the worst thing ever. Believe.

    Mark

    Morning , cricket world , I have woken up today feeling positive , I just love a good run chase , and this will be the best

    Anon

    This is the positivity I like to see on a Saturday morning!

  12. Postpublished at 08:26 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    Ok, those back pages were pretty unforgiving. But what about the positives?

    Well, we know this England side back their own abilities and will attempt to chase down any fourth innings.

    They bowled well on Friday evening and could have taken more wickets with a bit of good fortune. Some early wickets this morning then they could restrict Australia to gettable score.

    Don't forget Australia will likely be without key spinner Nathan Lyon, so will largely be relying on their four seamers in the fourth innings.

  13. 'England will lose the Ashes if they carry on like this'published at 08:24 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    The Daily Telegraph

    Michael Vaughan in the Telegraph says England need to "rethink their strategy" if they are to save the series.

    Telegraph back pageImage source, Telegraph
  14. 'Bazball in Ashes'published at 08:22 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    Daily Mirror

    It is a similar theme in the Mirror.

    Optimism is in short supply...

    Mirror back pageImage source, Mirror
  15. 'Cookie monsters Bazball'published at 08:20 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    The Daily Star

    The Star also carries quotes from Alastair Cook, with a pretty pun-tastic headline.

    Star back pageImage source, Star
  16. 'From bat to worse'published at 08:18 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    The Daily Express

    The Express carries quotes from former England captains - and current Test Match Special pundits - Michael Vaughan and Alastair Cook, questioning England's batting approach.

    Express back pageImage source, Express
  17. 'The day the Ashes went up in smoke'published at 08:16 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    The Daily Mail

    The Daily Mail says Friday was the day England's Ashes hopes "went up in smoke". The image shows Geoffrey Boycott's reaction to fellow Yorkshireman Harry Brook's dismissal.

    Mail back pageImage source, Mail
  18. Postpublished at 08:15 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    Let's take a look at some of this morning's back pages.

    They have not been very forgiving...

  19. Why Bazball is starting to lose its shinepublished at 08:12 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    Stephan Shemilt
    BBC Sport chief cricket writer at Lord's

    Hello darkness, my old friend.

    It's times like these you wonder why you put yourself through it. Nothing twists the feelings like sport can. Unbridled joy, the depths of despair and everything in between. Only love can hurt like this.

    England toy with the emotions more than most. Think of what they have put you through in the past.

    Turning off the TV because you can't bear to watch any more. Crowding around the radio when nothing else matters. Staying up all night, getting up disgustingly early, constantly wondering "what's the Test score".

    This? It's not anger. It might even go beyond disappointment. Sadness? Let's be honest, we're absolutely gutted.

    Read more here.

    Joe Root and Ben Stokes looking sadImage source, Getty Images
  20. Postpublished at 08:08 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    If England do lose this Test match, it feels like this was the session that saw the contest slip away from them.