3rd Test: Eng in big trouble on last day

MANCHESTER: England crashed to 35 for three at lunch on the final day of the third Test on Monday in their pursuit of a draw to retain the Ashes, although more rain is forecast to help the home team.

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Bustling fast bowler Ryan Harris struck twice for Australia, who are 2-0 down in the five-match series and declared before play on 172 for seven in their second innings to set England 332 to win at Old Trafford.

The hosts got off to a terrible start with captain Alastair Cook out lbw for a duck to Harris, compounding his misery by wasting a review even though he was proved to be plumb in front.

Jonathan Trott (11) survived a scare when Australia reviewed a not-out call for another Harris lbw shout, technology showing it was the umpire's call, but the tourists did not have to wait long before he edged the same bowler down the leg-side to keeper Brad Haddin.

More decision review system (DRS) controversy followed when first-innings centurion Kevin Pietersen was adjudged to have nicked Peter Siddle behind for eight.

Pietersen reviewed and despite no hotspot showing on the video replay, the third umpire upheld the decision. Television's snicko technology, not used by the officials, suggested the batsman was out.

It was almost a lot worse for England but Australia captain Michael Clarke dropped a fairly routine edge off Joe Root in the slips as the swinging ball moved around on a pitch which should also take turn on the last day.

Root was unbeaten on 13 from 57 balls as the young opener tried to leave every wide ball he could. Ian Bell was two not out at lunch.

Play began half an hour late because of a wet outfield after rain and the umpires' decision to go off for bad light frustrated Australia and Clarke in the evening session on Sunday.

Early rain cleared on Monday and spots of sunshine appeared but heavy clouds still hung around the ground with weather forecasts predicting further showers later.

A draw would mean the urn stays with holders England who are bidding for a third straight Ashes series triumph.

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