PERTH: England’s tail collapsed dramatically after a record fifth-wicket partnership by centurions Dawid Malan and Jonny Bairstow had given the tourists the ascendancy on the second day of the third Ashes Test in Perth on Friday. England were all out for 403 at lunch after losing their last six wickets for just 35 runs, having won […]
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Final farewell to the WACA – England’s theatre of nightmares
The WACA ground, where the third Ashes Test will be played this week, has been described as ramshackle, frozen in time, evocative and a veritable graveyard for visiting teams. The minimalist venue on the edges of Perth’s CBD is hosting its 44th and final Test match from Thursday before future games are switched to the […]