Really looking forward to tomorrow. Still a close call. Aussie bring back Smith. Our top need to step up.
England have made one change to the team for the fourth Specsavers Ashes Test starting at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Somerset bowler Craig Overton replaces Chris Woakes from the side that won the third Test at Headingley. Three Lions captain Joe Root has also confirmed that Joe Denly will move to the top of the batting order to open with Rory Burns, with Jason Roy set to bat at No 4. The Ashes series is level at 1-1 with two Tests to play after Ben Stokes dramatic 135 not out inspired the Three Lions to victory by one wicket in the third Test at Headingley. England team for fourth Specsavers Ashes Test: Rory Burns, Joe Denly, Joe Root (c), Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow (w), Jos Buttler, Craig Overton, Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach.
Root on the changes, "It's hard for Chris to take, he's been a proven performer for us throughout the summer," said Root. "I don't see it as him being dropped - it's about trying to find the best way of taking 20 wickets." Don't think Woakes will see it that way
Not ashes but in the T20, Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, Lasith Malinga has figures of 3-1-5-5... including a hat-trick. #LifeInTheOldDogYet