England head into the third Test of The Ashes this week knowing they must emerge victorious to keep any chance of winning the famous urn alive.
The hosts are 2-0 down after narrow defeats at Edgbaston and Lord’s and another win for Australia would see them take the series.
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Ben Stokes nearly helped England pull off a miraculous win at Lord’sCredit: Getty
Despite Ben Stokes’ stunning 155, England lost by 43 runs at Lord’s in controversial circumstances.
Now, they must bounce back to keep the series alive and they’ll know even a draw would see The Ashes return down under.
England vs Australia third Test: Date and start time
The third Test of the Ashes will start on Thursday, July 6 and run to Monday, July 10.
It is being held at Headingley in Leeds.
Play is due to start at 11am each day.
England vs Australia: Live stream and TV channel
The action will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket from 10:15am.
The game will also be available on NOW TV through a day pass for £11.99 or a £9.99 monthly subscription, while Sky Go customers can watch the action on their laptop or mobile device.
talkSPORT will also have regular updates and reaction throughout the Test.
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You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
talkSPORT.com will also keep you covered with all the best stories from Headingley.
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Key Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon has sustained a significant calf injury and has been ruled out for the remainder of The AshesCredit: Getty
Ashes schedule
1st Test – Edgbaston, Birmingham – June 16-20 – Aus win by two wickets
2nd Test – Lord’s, London – June 28-July 2 – Aus win by 43 runs
3rd Test – Headingley, Leeds – July 6-10 – 11am start time
4th Test – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester – July 19-23 – 11am start time
5th Test – Kia Oval, London – July 27-31 – 11am start time
England vs Australia: Team news
England have made three changes from Lord’s with Ollie Pope, Josh Tongue and Jimmy Anderson being replaced by Moeen Ali, Mark Wood and Chris Woakes.
Harry Brook has been pushed up the order to third.
Meanwhile, Australia will be without Nathan Lyon for the remainder of the series with Todd Murphy poised to replace him.
Scott Boland is also ready for a recall should the visitors decide to mix it up.
England team for third Test
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad
Australia squad for third Test
Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith (vc), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Mitchell Starc, David Warner
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Josh Tongue should keep his place after impressing at Lord’sCredit: Getty
England vs Australia: What has been said?
England captain Stokes speaking after defeat in the second Test, said: “I definitely think it’s going to be ramped up.
“It’s actually very exciting to know that the way in which we are playing our cricket couldn’t be more perfect for the situation we find ourselves in.
“We have to win these three games to get this urn back.
“We’re a team who are willing to put ourselves out there and do things against the narrative.
“Now, these three games are a better opportunity for us than we’ve ever found ourselves in before.”
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