Aus 91-1published at 42 overs
A boundary!
It's more byes though as the ball swings past an Usman Khawaja pull and out of the grasp of Jonny Bairstow.
Summary
Australia's tail wags to take tourists to slender 12-run lead
Murphy and Cummins put on 49 for ninth wicket
Smith narrowly survives incredibly close run-out on 43, but holes out for 71
Root, Anderson & Broad all in the wickets as Australia fall from 115-2 to 185-7
Broad removes Khawaja and Head in magical post-lunch spell
In morning session, Labuschagne spectacularly caught by diving Root at first slip
Aus 91-1published at 42 overs
Postpublished at 12:18 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at The OvalI don't think we're too far off some heckles from the Oval crowd coming towards the Aussies. We're just not used to this anymore.
Postpublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Glenn McGrath
Ex-Australia bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialI think you should only be allowed three referrals to change the ball. England have already done about 12.
Aus 86-1published at 41 overs
I've got something to actually tell you!
Usman Khawaja picks up three with a drive through the covers before Stuart Broad, who again tried to get the ball changed in the over, beats his outside edge.
That brings a little hum from the crowd.
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Silly to criticise Australia for playing boring cricket. As much entertainment as England have brought, Australia have retained the Ashes and clearly play to win.
Sam, London
Just because it might be the right thing to do to win the series doesn't mean it isn't dull, Sam...
Postpublished at 12:12 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Glenn McGrath
Ex-Australia bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialThe game is motoring along this morning. I don't think we could have two more contrasting starts to a day. Labuschagne and Khawaja are just waiting for England to bowl to them.
Aus 82-1published at 40 overs
Trail by 201
Add another to the maiden tally.
Australia's run-rate is 2.05 now.
Postpublished at 12:09 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Isa Guha
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialI totally agree.
Postpublished at 12:09 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match SpecialI wonder if England need to bowl fuller and get them driving the ball?
Postpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Chris Woakes will continue after the drinks break.
An alternative option?published at 12:06 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Image source, Stu Forster/Getty ImagesWith Moeen Ali unlikely to be involved today due to a groin injury, England are without a frontline spin option. This morning, captain Ben Stokes was pictured bowling some off-spin in the warm-up. Could we see Stokes bowl some spin later today?
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Could you possibly post an update letting us all know what time play is due to resume today? Because so far there's been zero cricket.
Phil - boredomshire
drinks break Drinks breakpublished at 12:03 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Aus 82-1
Time for a drink. Can we give Australia something to liven em up?
They've scored 21 runs in the first hour. There has been nine maidens so far today.
It's been pretty bleak watching.
Postpublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesIf you had said to me after the first Test that Josh Tongue would not play another Test match, I'd say you would have been absolutely crackers. I don't know how he has not played another Test.
Aus 82-1published at 38 overs
Another maiden for Chris Woakes.
It's no wonder it's quiet at The Oval.
How's stat?!published at 11:58 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Andy Zaltzman
Cricket statistician on Test Match SpecialIn the first 12 overs of the day, there have been 21 runs and just eight scoring shots.
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I think, and they would never admit to this, that the wind has well and truly been taken out of England's sails by the weather at OT. And I think Australia are also completely drained and appear to be happy to draw this and win 2-1.
Niki, a bit sad with the whole thing in Oxford
Aus 82-1published at 37 overs
Excitement for England. Twice in the same over.
First Stuart Broad gets one into the pads of Marnus Labuschagne but Ben Stokes immediately signals that it is sliding past leg stump.
Labuschagne then almost turns to Ben Duckett at leg slip but it falls a few inches short.
Postpublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesDo you remember when Greece won the Euros in 2004? Australia have been like that and while they've not won it yet, they've ensured they are going home with it.
Aus 81-1published at 36 overs
A single apiece for Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne.
Michael Vaughan is debating if Australia's "Snoozeball" or England's "Bazball" approach is the best.