Smith in charge after Head's 163 to put Australia seven behind EnglandSYDNEY, Jan 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Run-machine Travis Head hit a swashbuckling 163 and Steve Smith an unbeaten 65 as Australia moved to within seven runs of England's first innings 384 at tea on day three of the fifth and final Ashes Test on Tuesday. In his second over, Bethell trapped the 32-year-old lbw attempting a sweep shot to end a magnificent knock. Neser ably stuck around for 90 balls to foil England, who wasted their last two reviews on him. Batting like a top-order batsman, he smacked four boundaries before getting a thin edge on 24 to wicketkeeper Jamie Smith off Carse. When Khawaja departed, Carey produced a series of textbook strokes before being dismissed in a similar way to his last two Tests.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 06, 2026 11:19 UTC