There has been a break between Tests but battle lines will be drawn again when the fourth Test begins at Old Trafford on Wednesday morning. Australia are 2-1 and can retain the Ashes with a draw - and they might receive a few favours from the Manchester weather. For this week's Switch, Alan Gardner was joined by Andrew Miller and Vish Ehantharajah in the studio to discuss James Anderson's return to the XI, the decision to stick with Moeen Ali at No. 3 and the eternal Ashes fire that burns within Stuart Broad.
Switch Hit: Ashes and chill?
Alan, Miller and Vish discuss the slightly less intense build-up to Old Trafford and England's chances of squaring the series
VLive Sports DeskSyndicated Wire Coverage (ESPNcricinfo / Sports Feeds)
Jul 17, 2023, 5:13 PM
The Ashes•TEST
RESULT
Australia
England
317 & 214/5
592
Match drawn
Match SummaryMatch at a Glance & Key Facts
Venue
Old Trafford, Manchester
ManchesterFormat & Details
TEST • MULTI
Match drawnKEY TAKEAWAYS
VLive Sports Desk- Editorial Angle:Analysis of Switch Hit: Ashes and chill?: Alan, Miller and Vish discuss the slightly less intense build-up to Old Trafford and England's chances of squaring the series — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
- Score Snapshot:AUS 317 & 214/5 vs ENG 592 — Match drawn
- Tactical Context:For this week's Switch, Alan Gardner was joined by Andrew Miller and Vish Ehantharajah in the studio to discuss James Anderson's return to the XI, the decision to stick with Moeen Ali at No.
- Tournament Context:Part of ICC World Test Championship 2023-2025. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.
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