Live Cricket Score, Eng vs Aus, 4th Test Day 1

Live Cricket Score, England vs Australia: England take on Australia in the 4th Ashes Test at Trent Bridge on Thursday. (Source: Reuters)

England take on Australia in the 4th Test match at Nottingham, Trent Bridge on Thursday. With England leading the five-match series 2-1, Australia have to register a win to give themselves any sort of chance to defend the urn, hosts England would look to repeat the performance of Edgbaston to knock the stuffing out of the cake as far as the visitors are concerned. Catch live updates and score from England vs Australia here.

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The build up

James Anderson’s absence makes a huge difference, says Kevin Pietersen 

Live Cricket Score, England vs Australia: Pietersen stressed the need for England to maintain a positive approach. (Source: AP File)

England will miss the skill and energy of leading wicket-taker James Anderson in the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at Trent Bridge, former batsman Kevin Pietersen said on Wednesday.

Ashes 2015: Mitchell Johnson revels in ‘compliment’ of crowd abuse 

Live Cricket Score, England vs Australia: Mitchell Johnson is bracing himself for more of the same at Nottingham’s Trent Bridge. (Source: Reuters)

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has insisted he is relishing the role of being the man English crowds love to hate.

Michael Clarke wants to lead Australia’s comeback in the series 

Live Cricket Score, England vs Australia: Michael Clarke’s poor form has contributed to Australia falling 2-1 behind in the five-match series. (Source: AP)

Australia captain Michael Clarke is determined to prove the doubters wrong and lead his country back into contention for the Ashes when the fourth Test against England begins on Thursday.