LONDON: James Anderson has warned Australia that England still believe they can get a shock victory in the second Ashes Test in Adelaide this morning.
The tourists began earlier today needing 178 more runs with six wickets in hand to pull off a record 354-run chase. While the hosts are still favorites, the idea that England would have even a sniff of victory was remote until the last session on the third day — Anderson and Co. had a 215-run first innings deficit.
But having not enforced the follow-on Australia were all out for 138 to give Joe Root’s (pictured) team a chance of an unlikely victory.
“We knew we would have to chase a big total and it would always be a big ask but we know the pitch is good to bat on. It is a case of building partnerships and being ruthless,” Anderson, who took five for 43 in Australia’s second innings, said.
“Three down at the close would have been amazing. Losing Dawid (Malan) was tough, but absolutely we’d take this after the first innings.
“Going with Chris Woakes as nightwatchman was the sensible option. He’s a proper batsmen — hopefully he can get something going with Joe Root. There’s never been that doubt in our dressing room. We know we can fight. After the first two innings, we were really frustrated — and there was a bit of anger. We’ve done ourselves proud.”
The Ashes: Miracle-chasers England ready to defy the odds against Australia
The Ashes: Miracle-chasers England ready to defy the odds against Australia
Radulovic sacked as Lebanon coach
- LFA said its Executive Committee had decided to terminate the former Montenegro coach’s contract
- Radulovic, 58, had been in his second spell in charge
BEIRUT: The Lebanese Football Association has dismissed national team coach Miodrag Radulovic following a review of recent results and the side’s preparations for upcoming competitions, the federation said on Thursday.
In a brief statement posted on X, the FA said its Executive Committee had decided to terminate the former Montenegro coach’s contract without providing further details.
Radulovic, 58, had been in his second spell in charge after previously coaching Lebanon from 2015 to 2019. He returned to the role in December 2023 but struggled to revive the team’s form.
Lebanon failed to qualify for the FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar late last year after losing to Sudan in a playoff and now face a crucial match against Yemen in March in the qualifiers for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
