Journalism of Courage
Australia defeat England by an innings and 41 runs in the third Test at the WACA on Monday to reclaim the Ashes with two matches to spare. The hosts dismissed England for 218 in their second innings before Tea to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Play was delayed by three hours by damp patches on the pitch and rain squalls throughout the morning, but it was not enough to save England as they lost their last six wickets for 85 runs. (Source: Reuters)
Skipper Steve Smith said after the match, "Captaining an Ashes winning side is an amazing feeling. It's a moment we've been looking forward to, so much has gone into the preparation, the way we've gone about it was spectacular, 400 is a pretty good total but we come out and got a massive score and only had to bat once. The bowlers have done a massive job, Nathan Lyon has been exceptional. So many emotions coming out, the boys are going to celebrate hard tonight. Josh Hazlewood was exceptional, he hit really good areas and got Bairstow early. To win an amazing Ashes series, to be 3-0 up and get that urn back, I'm really proud." (Source: AP)
Seamer Josh Hazlewood finished with a five-wicket haul as England were bowled out for 218 before tea at the WACA. (Source: AP)
Hazlewood claimed his fifth victim of the match when tail-ender Craig Overton was taken in the gully for 12 where Usman Khawaja took a fine low catch. (Source: AP)
Spinner David Lyons (2/42) removed Moeen Ali for 11 before Pat Cummins (2/53) dismissed Stuart Broad. (Source: AP)
First innings centurion Dawid Malan raised his fourth test half-century but after being worked over by Hazlewood, a gloved catch behind for 54 when trying to pull the bowler. (Source: AP)
Wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow was bowled for 14 by Hazlewood on the first delivery he faced. (Source: AP)
