A dazed England lost four wickets in a hostile late spell to leave them still trailing by 51 runs and fighting to stave off defeat on Monday at stumps on Day Two of a gripping third Ashes Test against Australia. 

It came after the visitors—who must win in Melbourne—were rocked by four positive COVID cases in their camp, although no players were among them. Australia were all out for 267, earning an 82-run lead on England’s first-innings 185 on an MCG pitch that was still offering plenty for the bowlers.