Ashes: England eye comeback, Australia look to extend lead

Australia and England practised intensely ahead of the Pink Ball Ashes Test as Joe Root’s side looked to get back on even terms against Australia. (AFP)

Updated on: Dec 1, 2017 7:29 PM IST

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Australia and England practised intensely ahead of the Pink Ball Ashes Test as Joe Root’s side looked to get back on even terms against Australia. (AFP)

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England’s cricketers practised at the Adelaide Oval ahead of the Pink Ball Test starting on Saturday in Adelaide. (AFP)

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England team celebrated hard as they looked to come back in the series following their 10-wicket loss in Brisbane. (AFP)

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Joe Root and Trevor Bayliss were calm and composed as the team practised under lights. (AFP)

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England got their Ashes campaign off to a bad start with a 10-wicket loss in Brisbane. (AFP)

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The build-up to the Adelaide Test has been dominated by controversies, in particular the heated exchange between Steve Smith and James Anderson. (AFP)

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Jonny Bairstow’s ‘headbutt’ incident continues to dominate headlines as the Test match date draws nearer. (AFP)

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Alastair Cook, who failed in the Brisbane Test, will be aiming to make amends in Adelaide. (AFP)

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Cook has struggled so far in the tournament and England will need him to step up. (AFP)

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Moeen Ali, who sustained a finger injury in the Brisbane Test, was under close examination. (AFP)

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A strong contribution from Cook and Joe Root will be beneficial if England are to start off well in Adelaide. (AFP)

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Australia also practised hard with players getting a lengthy fielding and batting workout. (AFP)

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Tim Paine, who was recalled after seven years in the Australian Test team, put up a good show in Brisbane. (AFP)

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England’s players participate in a football drill ahead of the Adelaide Pink Ball Test, the first time the Ashes will feature a Day-Night Test. (AP)

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James Anderson and Stuart Broad will be hoping to strike with the Pink Ball as it swings a lot more under lights. (AP)

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James Anderson has a football session with Moeen Ali under lights in Adelaide. (AP)

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England’s batsman put in long hours of fielding and bowling practise as they aimed to comeback. (AP)

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Peter Handscomb had a lengthy batting session as Australia’s middle order aimed to take the pressure off Steve Smith. (AFP)

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Australia will be determined to take a 2-0 lead and put the Ashes out of England’s reach. (AFP)