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England Vs Australia, 5th Ashes Test, Day 3: Stuart Broad Announces Retirement As England Eye Ashes-Levelling Win - In Pics

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow combined for a sublime 100-partnership as England took a giant stride towards levelling the Ashes in the fifth Test at The Oval on Saturday. England, in a must-win match to square the series, were 389-9 in their second innings at stumps on the third day with a commanding lead of 377 runs. Root (91) and Bairstow (78) led from the front as the day saw veteran English pacer Stuart Broad announce his retirement from cricket. With no rain insight, day four promises to be a fascinating day as all three results a possibility.

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow combined for a sublime 100-partnership as England took a giant stride towards levelling the Ashes in the fifth Test at The Oval on Saturday. England, in a must-win match to square the series, were 389-9 in their second innings at stumps on the third day with a commanding lead of 377 runs. Root (91) and Bairstow (78) led from the front as the day saw veteran English pacer Stuart Broad announce his retirement from cricket. With no rain insight, day four promises to be a fascinating day as all three results a possibility.

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