Jonny Bairstow back to No. 6 in England's batting order

14 December,2017 12:21 PM IST |  Perth  |  AFP

England have named an unchanged side for the third Ashes Test starting at the WACA Ground in Perth today


England have named an unchanged side for the third Ashes Test starting at the WACA Ground in Perth today. Captain Joe Root decided to tweak the batting order with wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow moving up to No. 6 and all-rounder Moeen Ali dropping back to No. 7. Paceman Craig Overton retains his place in the side.


Jonny Bairstow

Meanwhile, Australia might recall all-rounder Mitchell Marsh as the fifth bowler. The all-rounder might replace struggling batsman Peter Handscomb.

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