October 9, 2019

Ashes 2019: Rory Burns says England can save fourth Test against Australia

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By Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport at Old Trafford
Rory Burns states England can save the fourth Test and together with this the Ashes.
The home side lost three late wickets to be 200-5 in Old Trafford, trailing Australia’s.
“We’ve got some work, but it’s clear what we will need to perform,” opener Burns explained.
“We’ve obtained some batters left at the hutch and we’re just a couple of good partnerships from asking them to make a play”
He added:”We must check out the positive aspect and also determine where we can get to.”
If England are beaten in Manchester, then Ashes holders assured of taking the urn back down beneath and Australia will soon be 2-1 up to play.
Burns, that left 81 on Friday, believes England can draw inspiration.
The home side still needed 73 when Ben Stokes was connected by number 11 last man Jack Leach in Headingley, only for Stokes’ unbelievable 135 out not to direct them to their highest of 358.
“The way that game moved, anything is possible,” said opener Burns. “We’re not that far behind. It’s about putting pressure back on them playing well [Saturday].”
A stand of 141 involving Burns and captain Joe Root had helped England for paceman Josh Hazlewood, only into 166-2 to shoot three wickets for Australia.
“We’re pretty satisfied with where we’re in,” said Hazlewood. “There is a lot of cricket left, but we’re first concentrating on taking the past five wickets in the first innings.”
Hazlewood’s fellow quick bowler Pat Cummins included:”We are fairly happy being 300 ahead. It was a challenging day of Test cricket. To find those 3 wickets late, we feel really in the match.”
England are 98 runs apart from preventing the follow-on however if they really do make Australia bat again, are most likely to confront having to survive a lot of the last day to secure a lure.
The prediction is improved for the weekend, although the weather has played a part on each of the 3 days.
“England have to bat beyond lunch and bat into the day session on Saturday,” former captain Michael Vaughan told Test Match Special. “If they can get to 350, they are taking overs out of the game that they’ll have to bat on Sunday. It’ll be the great escape.
“This really is Australia’s game to lose.”
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