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Ashes: England eye comeback, Australia look to extend lead
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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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