England still managed to cross the 100-run mark for the session, with Harry Brook and Ben Stokes guiding them to the break. This duo will aim to build another strong stand after Lunch, while Australia will look to strike early again to heap further pressure on the visitors. Join us at 5 am GMT to catch all the action of the post-Lunch session.

The Ashes series starts Friday after a long build-up following the tense series in England in 2023. England won the last test but couldn't reclaim the Ashes, with Australia retaining the urn after winning two tests and drawing one.

Mitchell Starc spearheaded Australia’s commanding start to the Ashes opener, leaving England rattled at 105/4 by lunch. | Cricket