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England's catching continues to be an issue on Day 3 of the final Ashes test against Australia in Sydney

England's catching continues to be an issue on Day 3 of the final Ashes test against Australia in Sydney

6 January 2026

The visitors dropped four catches as the Aussies dominated the first session...and have now grassed 17 catches in the five-test series.

They have, at least, dismissed Travis Head...lbw for a smashing 163.

39-year-old Usman Khawaja is now at the crease in his final test...Australia 316 for four approaching the mid-way point of the second session.

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