STEVE SMITH RETURNS AS THE ASHES REACH FEVER PITCH
4TH TEST EXCLUSIVE, LIVE AND IN HD ON NINE & 9GEM
The Fourth Ashes Test commences this Wednesday September 4th at 7.30pm AEST, LIVE, EXCLUSIVELY and in HD on Nine and 9GEM and streamed live on 9Now.
Following a miracle win in the third Test in Headingley, England has finally found the momentum it needed, having not won an Ashes Test since 2015. It was Ben Stokes who once again played hero, replicating his brilliant World Cup Final form as he defied the odds and record books, to hold on for one of the most memorable finishes to a cricket match in history.
The historic Old Trafford Cricket Ground serves as the battleground for the fourth Test, with the confirmation that Aussie superstar Steve Smith will return to the side following a concussion suffered at the hands of a Jofra Archer bouncer. All eyes will be on him to see if he can reclaim the incredible form he exhibited in the first three Tests.
Australian selectors surprised many by dropping Usman Khawaja, opting to stick with the hardy Marnus Labuschagne in the 12-man squad, while the fast bowling rotation continues as Mitchell Starc comes back in to replace James Pattinson. They remain only one win away from once again securing The Ashes for the first time in England since 2001.
England meanwhile have shifted their much-maligned batting lineup, with streaky batsman Jason Roy expected to shift to the no.4 position, while journeyman Joe Denly has slotted into the opening spot alongside Rory Burns. The newly-confident home side has not minced words this past week, with English linchpin Stuart Broad warning Smith they will not hold back upon his return.
The Fourth Ashes Test begins at 7:30pm AEST tomorrow night on Nine, 9GEM and 9Now (time and channel throughout the series varies by state – see below and check guides for details).
4TH TEST SCHEDULE – NINE, 9GEM & 9NOW
Wednesday, September 4th
7:30pm AEST
Sydney: 9GEM / 9Now
Melbourne: 9GEM / 9Now
Brisbane: 9GEM / 9Now
Adelaide: 9GEM / NINE / 9Now
Perth: 9GEM / NINE / 9Now
Thursday, September 5th
7:30pm AEST
Sydney: 9GEM / 9Now
Melbourne: NINE / 9Now
Brisbane: 9GEM / 9Now
Adelaide: 9GEM / NINE / 9Now
Perth: 9GEM / NINE / 9Now
Friday, September 6th
7:30pm AEST
Sydney: 9GEM / 9Now
Melbourne: NINE / 9Now
Brisbane: 9GEM / 9Now
Adelaide: NINE / 9Now
Perth: 9GEM / NINE / 9Now
Saturday, September 7th
7:30pm AEST
Sydney: 9GEM / 9Now
Melbourne: NINE / 9Now
Brisbane: 9GEM / 9Now
Adelaide: NINE / 9Now
Perth: 9GEM / NINE / 9Now
Sunday, September 8th
7:30pm AEST
Sydney: 9GEM / 9Now
Melbourne: 9GEM / 9Now
Brisbane: 9GEM / 9Now
Adelaide: 9GEM / 9Now
Perth: 9GEM / 9Now