Root digs in to give England hope

Captain Joe Root's defiance gave England hope of saving the Ashes series as...

LEEDS, England - Captain Joe Root’s defiance gave England hope of saving the Ashes series as his unbeaten 75 helped the hosts to 156-3 in their second innings on day three of the third test at Headingley.

That meant England were set a target that, if reached, would be the second-highest run chase in test cricket at Headingley, and two quick wickets put the hosts in trouble at 15-2. England continued to bowl aggressively, with Stokes enticing an edge from Pat Cummins that was caught by Rory Burns before Marnus Labuschagne’s brilliant innings of 80 came ended as he was run out.Nathan Lyon was last out and England were soon in trouble when Burns fell in the second over after lunch for seven, David Warner taking his fifth catch of the match.

Denly looked composed as England passed 100 after tea and Root reached his 43rd test half century with a perfectly-timed cover drive.

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