England vs Australia, 3rd Ashes 2019 Test Match: England showed great upheaval in form in the second Ashes Test but could not get the win under their belt that would have levelled the series. As the two teams gear up for the third game of the campaign, the home side will be confident of clawing their back. The loss of talisman Steve Smith will be worrying for the visitors as he has single-handedly bailed the Aussies out of trouble on several occasion. Justin Langer, the Australian head coach has a tough job picking the right playing eleven against the Englishmen with their tails up. A look at the player to watch out for in the game. England vs Australia Cricket Score 3rd Test Match in The Ashes, 2019.

1. Jofra Archer – Jofra Archer’s inclusion in the England playing eleven has changed the complexion of the entire series. His unplayable bouncers have been the talk in world cricket this past week and is the sole reason behind the unavailability of Steve Smith. The Australian batsmen will need to find a way past Jofra Archer if they plan to have the ascendency in the game.

2. Ben Stokes – A magnificent century in the second innings of the second test helped England get out of trouble after Australia bowler stuck with quick wickets. The English all-rounder has an important role to play coming down the order, especially in low scoring games where his counter-attacking style of play is handy.

3. Joe Root – Regarded as one of the finest batsmen in world cricket, Joe Root has looked a pale shadow of himself so far in the series. His poor form has been one of the reasons behind their top order debacles so far. If England are to score big in the third test, Joe Root has to step up and make himself counted.

4. Marnus Labuschagne – He became the first player in history to come in as a replacement in an ongoing test match. Despite a ferocious Jofra Archer bouncer crashing in on his helmet, Marnus Labuschagne stood tall to play a gritty knock of 59 that helped his team save the test match. With Steve Smith missing in action, he has big shoes to fill in the third test. England vs Australia, Ashes 2019 3rd Test, Day 1 Rain Forecast & Weather Report From Leeds: Check Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Headingley Cricket Ground.

5. Pat Cummins – The Australian pacer has done well in the two games so far picking up wickets on regular intervals. He is currently the no 1 test bowler with 914 points which is a career-high figure for him. It also equals the highest ever total for an Australian bowler matching that of Glenn McGrath who achieved it back in 2001.

England knows they have a job to do in third Ashes test with a wounded Australian side presenting them the best opportunity to make a comeback.

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