Moeen Ali and Stuart Broad stitched a 57-run partnership for
the ninth wicket to frustrate the Australian bowlers, but it was not a
legendary hang around as the Australians bowled out England for 149 runs.
Michael Clarke went for the follow-on option and this is the first time that an
Australian captain had opted to follow-on since 2001.
England’s reply in the second innings was not sound – the wickets
kept on falling at regular intervals like the first innings, but Alastair Cook
dished out a stubborn resistance to restore pride. Michael Clarke engaged Steve
Smith for a breakthrough and his move struck gold – Cook had to walk for the
pavilion at the fag end of the day.
Cook’s knock was a useful one as it helped
England to take the game to fourth day.
Thank You
Faisal Caesar
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