🔗 Share this article Wicketkeeper Alex Carey's Sparkling Hundred Assists Australia Regroup From Early English Test Series Charge. Following that chaos of Perth and Brisbane's pink-ball palooza, a more traditional style regarding red-ball cricket broke out on the turf of Adelaide Oval. For the South Australian fans, it was a day to cherish, as local hero the wicketkeeper-batsman notched up an outstanding century at his home turf to help the home side just shade day one. However, England, 2-0 down while clinging on in this series, could be entirely disappointed. Ben Stokes had lost what seemed like a significant coin toss and, despite being far from perfect, the English attack continued toiling under 35c conditions. At stumps, the Australians were 326 for eight from 83 overs – runs on the board yet likely below their expectations when captain Pat Cummins got the toss in the morning. The Pace of Archer Stands Out For The Tourist's Effort. The most impressive performer for the tourists proved to be speedster Jofra Archer. Figures of three for 29 from his 16 overs were a strong answer to the criticism directed at him this past week. On this day he clearly led the attack, clocking 88mph (142kmh) on the speedometer and offering Stokes a combination of accuracy together with obvious menace. It was only towards the end of the day – during a single over with the fresh cherry – did he look somewhat weary. Having dismissed opener Jake Weatherald early on, the fast bowler's first over post-lunch wiped out Marnus Labuschagne followed by Cameron Green within just three deliveries. Green's golden duck was a reminder that this sport can swiftly bring a player back down to earth, his weak chip to the mid-wicket fielder occurring less than a day following securing a record £1.5m deal for the upcoming Indian Premier League. The Keeper's Invaluable Contribution Rescues The Ship. Carey's day, however, was simply priceless, peaking around late afternoon as he drove Stokes through the covers for three which prompted the Adelaide faithful to rise in a huge roar. Fresh from that virtuoso display behind the stumps in Brisbane, the left-hander's aggressive 106 off 143 deliveries made sure that the post-lunch wobble to 94 for four failed to develop into a complete collapse. The 34-year-old has become a genuinely cricketer nowadays. The Australian batting lineup undoubtedly left a few runs on the field, however. Absent was that pronounced bounce from the first two Tests and in its place only a fraction of nibble if a good length was hit. There was also some turn to off-spinner Will Jacks, although his consistency was that of a part-timer – resulting in expensive figures of two for 105 off his 20 overs – but the deliveries he did get to turn sharply will give hope to Nathan Lyon. Emotional Backdrop with Late Team Change. This was always going to be a poignant day for the host nation, arriving so soon in the wake of the horrific tragic incident at Bondi. The minute’s silence before the start of play was immaculately observed, followed by folk singer John Williams delivering a stirring rendition of the anthem True Blue. Earlier, Australia had also been compelled to make an alteration from their announced XI. Steve Smith was withdrawn due to dizziness along with nausea first thing – seemingly return of a vertigo issue that has periodically affected the star batter ever since being felled by a Jofra Archer bouncer at Lord's years back. In came Usman Khawaja, just 24 hours after it was speculated his international career could be finished. Before Carey's heroics, Khawaja had expertly held the Australian innings together, coming to the crease with the score on 33 for two and crafting 82 from 126 deliveries just a day before turning 39. Partnerships worth 61 runs with Labuschagne plus another of 91 with Alex Carey proved significant. England's Frustration Continues. Archer aside, and notwithstanding the energy-sapping conditions, it remained still another disappointing day for England’s attack. Brydon Carse rather rolled over his inconsistent form of the series, finishing with two for 70 off his 13 overs, and the recalled Josh Tongue picked up 1/63 from 15 overs. Carse was all over the shop when tasked with sharing the duty of the new cherry early on, overstepping on five occasions but still removing Travis Head for just 10 runs courtesy of a spectacular one-handed catch from Zak Crawley in the covers. This moment encapsulated the day's play for both sides: brilliance interspersed with some sloppy play.
Following that chaos of Perth and Brisbane's pink-ball palooza, a more traditional style regarding red-ball cricket broke out on the turf of Adelaide Oval. For the South Australian fans, it was a day to cherish, as local hero the wicketkeeper-batsman notched up an outstanding century at his home turf to help the home side just shade day one. However, England, 2-0 down while clinging on in this series, could be entirely disappointed. Ben Stokes had lost what seemed like a significant coin toss and, despite being far from perfect, the English attack continued toiling under 35c conditions. At stumps, the Australians were 326 for eight from 83 overs – runs on the board yet likely below their expectations when captain Pat Cummins got the toss in the morning. The Pace of Archer Stands Out For The Tourist's Effort. The most impressive performer for the tourists proved to be speedster Jofra Archer. Figures of three for 29 from his 16 overs were a strong answer to the criticism directed at him this past week. On this day he clearly led the attack, clocking 88mph (142kmh) on the speedometer and offering Stokes a combination of accuracy together with obvious menace. It was only towards the end of the day – during a single over with the fresh cherry – did he look somewhat weary. Having dismissed opener Jake Weatherald early on, the fast bowler's first over post-lunch wiped out Marnus Labuschagne followed by Cameron Green within just three deliveries. Green's golden duck was a reminder that this sport can swiftly bring a player back down to earth, his weak chip to the mid-wicket fielder occurring less than a day following securing a record £1.5m deal for the upcoming Indian Premier League. The Keeper's Invaluable Contribution Rescues The Ship. Carey's day, however, was simply priceless, peaking around late afternoon as he drove Stokes through the covers for three which prompted the Adelaide faithful to rise in a huge roar. Fresh from that virtuoso display behind the stumps in Brisbane, the left-hander's aggressive 106 off 143 deliveries made sure that the post-lunch wobble to 94 for four failed to develop into a complete collapse. The 34-year-old has become a genuinely cricketer nowadays. The Australian batting lineup undoubtedly left a few runs on the field, however. Absent was that pronounced bounce from the first two Tests and in its place only a fraction of nibble if a good length was hit. There was also some turn to off-spinner Will Jacks, although his consistency was that of a part-timer – resulting in expensive figures of two for 105 off his 20 overs – but the deliveries he did get to turn sharply will give hope to Nathan Lyon. Emotional Backdrop with Late Team Change. This was always going to be a poignant day for the host nation, arriving so soon in the wake of the horrific tragic incident at Bondi. The minute’s silence before the start of play was immaculately observed, followed by folk singer John Williams delivering a stirring rendition of the anthem True Blue. Earlier, Australia had also been compelled to make an alteration from their announced XI. Steve Smith was withdrawn due to dizziness along with nausea first thing – seemingly return of a vertigo issue that has periodically affected the star batter ever since being felled by a Jofra Archer bouncer at Lord's years back. In came Usman Khawaja, just 24 hours after it was speculated his international career could be finished. Before Carey's heroics, Khawaja had expertly held the Australian innings together, coming to the crease with the score on 33 for two and crafting 82 from 126 deliveries just a day before turning 39. Partnerships worth 61 runs with Labuschagne plus another of 91 with Alex Carey proved significant. England's Frustration Continues. Archer aside, and notwithstanding the energy-sapping conditions, it remained still another disappointing day for England’s attack. Brydon Carse rather rolled over his inconsistent form of the series, finishing with two for 70 off his 13 overs, and the recalled Josh Tongue picked up 1/63 from 15 overs. Carse was all over the shop when tasked with sharing the duty of the new cherry early on, overstepping on five occasions but still removing Travis Head for just 10 runs courtesy of a spectacular one-handed catch from Zak Crawley in the covers. This moment encapsulated the day's play for both sides: brilliance interspersed with some sloppy play.