Paceman Tim Bresnan claimed three early wickets to scuttle Australias unlikely second-innings run-chase.
Former skipper Steve Waugh has said that the Australian batsmen are employing cheap limited overs tricks when a back to basics approach is desperately needed in the Test series.
Australia's bid to haul in a 415-run deficit to salvage the fourth Ashes test began disastrously.
Jonathan Trott posted his third century in five Ashes Tests.
Ian Chappell said that Australian skipper Ricky Ponting should have been suspended.
The heat is on Ponting as he faces losing a third Ashes series with England.
A furious Ricky Ponting clashed heatedly with the match umpire Aleem Dar in the Ashes test.
Australias phoenix-like rise from Ashes oblivion at Perth teased a grateful nation.
Ricky Ponting's broken finger is healing well and he should be able to play in the fourth Ashes Test against England.
He showed no signs of discomfort despite fracturing his left little finger.
Ponting broke the little finger on his left hand while attempting a slip catch during the third Test.
The 36-year-old captain appeared to have little difficulty during the fielding session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Despite a broken finger,the Oz skipper said his chances of playing in Melbourne are "very high".
Pietersen said the English squad is aware of Australia's vulnerabilities.
Kevin Pietersen says hes comfortable with the levels of sledging.
According to Warne,England cannot afford to "carry" players after being defeated in the third Test in Perth.
According to Pietersen Australia's current team could not out-sledge Test greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath.
England coach Andy Flower and vice-captain Alastair Cook say they are unconcerned Australia may influence the Melbourne Cricket Ground staff into preparing a pitch that suits the home team for the fourth Ashes Test.
England opener Alastair Cook said that Australia was simply exploiting "home advantage".