The masterstroke in promoting Travis Head to open has defined the Ashes series for Australia with England unable to find a solution.

Travis Head finishes unbeaten on 142 whilst Alex Carey ends on 52 not out as Australia close on 271-4 at stumps on day three, giving them a lead of 356 in the third Ashes Test and putting England on the verge of the fastest Ashes series defeat in more than 100 years.

Captain Ben Stokes is “knackered” but still “fit to bowl” despite not taking the ball on day three of England’s crucial Ashes Test, says assistant coach Jeetan Patel.

Things may be going badly on the field for England in the Ashes but touring supporters have been praised for their work off it in Adelaide.

England are pushed towards the precipice of the fastest Ashes series defeat in more than 100 years as a Travis Head century maintains Australia's grip on the third Test in Adelaide.

Centuries from Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth help Brisbane Heat chase a record 258 to beat Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League.

In front of his home crowd, Travis Head finishes unbeaten on 142 at the close on day three to help put Australia firmly in control of the third Test against England in Adelaide.

Harry Brook drops a tough chance to remove Travis Head, with the Australian opener on 99 with the home side on 202-4 and a lead of 287 on day three of the third Test in Adelaide.