The Ashes 2023

And there's the danger for Australia with this ultra conservative approach. 9 runs from 82 balls and then out, Labuschagne contributed nothing to the innings in reality and Australia are still 192 behind. They don't need to play like England but they can play a bit more aggressive and get some runs.

Smith already has more than Labuschagne.

It took five tests but we've had our first relativity dull session in this Ashes.

Can't agree with you there, he absorbed 80 balls from Eng quick bowlers both last night and first thing this morning. Not the easiest times to bat. Blunt them and wear them down, loads time to score if they can keep wickets.

This is a proper match with definite tactics, no way the Aussies should be drawn into bashing the ball just because the viewers or crowd are bored.

Khawaja out now. Aussies in trouble.

I recall it as one-note bowling but with batters being skittish and wickets still falling. Maybe that's through rose-tinted specs though... at least it didn't last beyond one test.

Four down... time for a counter offensive from the Aussies now you'd think.

4 down now. Australia paying the price for an extremely low scoring rate. Only 66 runs for 3 wickets today.

Some shot by Marsh

Jimmy needed that one. Looked kinda emotional after taking it.

Big wicket that for England. Carey next in and his form has dropped off. Australia in a bit of trouble here, they'll be doing well to match the England score at this rate.

That's shocking by Carey.

Stupid shot by Carey...Australia still 113 behind...

Starc, Carey, Marsh chucking their Wickets away