MELBOURNE: England crashed to 185 all out on day one of the third Ashes Test on Sunday.
In reply, Australia were 61 for one at stumps, trailing by only 124 with Marcus Harris not-out 20.
England must win in Melbourne to keep the five-Test series alive, with Australia only needing a draw to retain the urn as holders.
Australian skipper Pat Cummins, back after missing the second Adelaide Test because he was in Covid isolation, and spin king Nathan Lyon both took 3-36.
“As a bowling group we know we are not going to give up any soft overs. You need to take 20 wickets to win the game and that’s our motive,” said Australia’s Scott Boland, who made his debut and took the wicket of Mark Wood. “It’s a great attack to be a part of.”
