MELBOURNE – A dazed England lost four wickets in a hostile late spell to leave them at 31-4 — still trailing Australia by 51 runs — and fighting to save their Ashes hopes after day two of a gripping third Test.
It came after the visitors — who must win in Melbourne — were rocked by four positive Covid cases in their camp, although no players were among them.
Australia had been all out for 267, earning an 82-run lead on England’s first-innings 185 on an MCG pitch that was still offering plenty for the bowlers.
Marcus Harris top-scored with a battling 76 against a dangerous English attack led by veteran Jimmy Anderson, who was at his fearsome best with 4-33 off 23 overs.
After heavy defeats in Brisbane and Adelaide, England must win to keep the five-Test…
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