England's meek performance on day three of the fifth Ashes Test felt like the end of an era, says Stephan Shemilt.

Steve Smith's ruthless unbeaten century and Travis Head’s majestic 163 on day three put Australia in total control of the fifth Ashes Test against England.

Steve Smith thwarts England again during the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney to leave only the great Sir Don Bradman ahead in terms of Ashes runs scored.

Travis Head scores 163 and Steve Smith ends unbeaten on 129 as Australia close on 518-7 in their first innings, leading England by 134 runs at stumps on day three of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney.

Australia captain Steve Smith leads from the front as he scores his 13th career Ashes century on his home ground to help his team to 449-7 in their first innings, giving them a 65-run lead against England on day three of the fifth Test in Sydney.

Expensive overs, dropped catches and lost reviews sees England have a morning session to forget against Australia on day three of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

England seamers Luke Wood and Jamie Overton star as Adelaide Strikers beat Sydney Thunder by six runs in the Big Bash League.

Latest scorecard from the SA20 match between MI Cape Town and Joburg Super Kings at Newlands, Cape Town.