Postpublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
Here's the chance that Marnus Labuschagne gave England a few overs ago.
It would have been an unbelievable take from Zak Crawley to be fair.
Summary
Play resumed at 14:45 BST before rain returned at 17:00 and no further play possible
Brook drops Marsh on 31 - tough chance at short leg
Labuschagne caught behind off Root for fine 111 - given on review
Australia lead five-match series 2-1 and will retain Ashes if England fail to win
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Postpublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
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Ben: This is absolutely painful to watch.
David Shervington: I'm calling it now. I think this is gone.
Michael Telfer: England need a comical run out here. Something to change the momentum
Aus 209-4published at 65 overs
Trail by 66
Three runs from Moeen Ali's latest over.
Marnus Labuschagne and Mitch Marsh have now put on 100.
There's 20 minutes until tea. Will England find a breakthrough before then?
Postpublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
Marnus Labuschagne in particular has enjoyed the change to spin.
Postpublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialThe spinners have come on and been expensive.
Postpublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
England have conceded 40 runs in six overs since they've been made to go spin at both ends.
Aus 206-4published at 64 overs
Trail by 69
England are getting frustrated.
Marnus Labuschagne rocks away and guides/slices/edges - take your pick - Joe Root past slip and away for four.
It was a very deliberate shot.
Postpublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
Jim Maxwell
BBC Test Match SpecialWhat a hundred that has been for Australia! After a lean series he's got a century. An exceptional performance in a situation that is bleeding for Australia.
Postpublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at Old TraffordThere's a man waving an inflatable kangaroo to the left of the media centre. Marnus Labuschagne has his second century outside Australia.
100 for Labuschagnepublished at 63 overs
Aus 197-4
Three figures for Marnus Labuschagne.
It has been a superb knock for his side under immense pressure.
It is his second against England and 11th in Tests.
Postpublished at 16:33 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialIt's been brilliant from Australia so far today. This is the most comfortable I've seen Labuschagne, he's been absolutely spot on.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
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Very angry and disappointed. Pathetic by England. Ashes are on the line and we are doing next to nothing. I don't want to hear do gooders tell me "you've got to credit Australia" blah blah blah. Not good enough.
Ben
The weather tried to stop England winning this, and now England are trying to stop England winning this. We need to actually attack. Feels like the dull and lifeless performances of the first two Tests.
Harry in Leeds
Although, obviously, would be horrendously disappointed to not win this game on account of the weather, at least we have had a chance and this Aussie pair have batted well so it’s not a total washout. Bowling has looked a little timid, though. Come on England.
Andy in Chester
Aus 194-4published at 62 overs
An eventful over. England's lead is now only 81.
I suspect they will need to chase a target at some stage.
Assuming the weather plays ball anyway.
Postpublished at 16:31 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
Jim Maxwell
BBC Test Match SpecialThat flew past Crawley. Labuschagne is lucky, he could've been out there. All of a sudden Joe Root, as he often does, produces a wicket-taking ball.
Labuschagne dropped on 93published at 61.2 overs
Arghhhh!
Joe Root draws a really thick edge from Marnus Labuschagne and it flies through Zak Crawley at slip and away for four.
A very, very tough chance to be fair.
Postpublished at 16:30 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialThat is ginormous from Labuschagne!
Aus 189-4published at 61.1 overs
Trail by 86
Marnus Labuschagne is on the attack.
Back-to-back sixes off Joe Root.
This one is absolutely huge too. It is almost into the second tier over mid-wicket.
Postpublished at 16:27 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialMoeen Ali just can't get his radar right. You want consistency from your spinner.
Aus 183-4published at 61 overs
Trail by 92
From good to poor by Mooen Ali.
He beats the outside edge of a cutting Mitch Marsh to start before a full bunger is clubbed to the cover fence.
Postpublished at 16:25 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialLabuschagne looks good out there.