A second straight day of total dominance by Australia has put England in a dire situation heading into the final two days of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Daniel Colasimone
Australian captain Michael Clarke declared at 7-401 late on day three at the Gabba, setting England a seemingly insurmountable target to win the first Ashes Test.
Dominant centuries from David Warner and Michael Clarke before tea on day three have helped Australia build a massive lead over England at the Gabba.
A pair of early wickets and a light shower did little to dampen Australia's bright first Ashes Test prospects before lunch on Saturday, as David Warner and Michael Clarke took command with the bat against England.
Vice-captain Brad Haddin said Australia's attack was read the riot act by bowling coach Craig McDermott at lunch on day two of the first Ashes Test against England, which lead to their inspired performance after the break.
Australia are in total command of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba after an eventful second day in which they toppled England for 136 before going on to lead by 224 runs at stumps with all 10 second-innings wickets in hand.
Australia are in a commanding position in the first Ashes Test after toppling England for 136, thanks largely to an inspired spell of fast bowling from Mitchell Johnson.
An extraordinary passage of play before tea has seen England lose six wickets in a incredible collapse that's put Australia right in the driver's seat in the First Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Mitchell Johnson softened up Jonathan Trott with some short, quick bowling before dismissing him on the stroke of lunch to blemish a solid start to England's first innings and put Australia right back into the contest on day two of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Australia added 22 runs to their overnight score to be all out for 295 early on day two of the first Ashes Test against England at the Gabba.
Mitchell Johnson said Australia were not far off a par score on day one of the first Ashes Test against England at the Gabba on Thursday.
England's destroyer on day one of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane, Stuart Broad, said he enjoyed getting stick from the Brisbane crowd on his way to claiming five wickets.
A fired-up Stuart Broad tore through Australia's top order, claiming five wickets at the Gabba on Thursday to leave England in a strong position at the end of day one of the first Ashes Test.
A fired-up Stuart Broad tore through Australia's top order on day one of the Ashes series to put England well in control going into the final session.
Australian opener David Warner says the best way to get under Kevin Pietersen's skin is to ignore him.
Australia batsman George Bailey is relaxed ahead of his Test debut but insists he will be treating the Ashes opener like any other game.
On the eve of his 100th Test Match, a reflective Kevin Pietersen played with a straight bat when quizzed by media about the controversies that have plagued his career.
Australian coach Darren Lehmann says winning the key moments will be critical in reclaiming the Ashes on home soil this summer.
In-form batsman David Warner says his past indiscretions are behind him and he's ready for a big Ashes series against England.
Melbourne Heart manager John Aloisi refused to criticise his team after they went down 3-0 to Brisbane Roar, saying they had put in a competitive showing in spite of the final scoreline.
Brisbane Roar manager Mike Mulvey was not entirely happy with his players despite a 3-0 victory over Melbourne Heart at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
A first-half injury to Alessandro Del Piero compounded Sydney FC's woes as they went down 4-0 to Brisbane Roar on Saturday night, but coach Frank Farina refused to use the loss of his talismanic captain as an excuse for the heavy defeat.
