England won the toss and chose to field first against Australia in the third Ashes test at Headingley on Thursday. The home side wanted first crack on a green-tinged pitch in partly cloudy conditions with a chance of scattered showers. England must win to stay alive in the five-match series. Australia can clinch the series at 2-0 up
Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal at Lord’s on Sunday has upped the tension in an already gripping series. Even though both sides have said they’re moving on from the incident, they’re heading to what is regarded as the most hostile ground in England
After the uproar at normally staid Lord’s and losing by 43 runs, England is the more desperate side at 2-0 down. Australia can clinch the series and retain the urn at Headingley.
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