What time does the third Ashes test start, what channel is it on and when are the highlights?
Joe Root and his England side are in big trouble in the Ashes series (Picture: Getty Images) England..
England go into the third test of the Ashes series knowing they cannot afford to lose to Australia if they want to retain the famous old urn.
Already 2-0 down in the series, Joe Root and his side are under huge pressure to get a result in Perth, where they have traditionally struggled.
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Off-the-field troubles and poor form at the wicket have made the trip Down Under something of a nightmare so far for the tourists, and it could be about to get worse at the feared, W.A.C.A.
A draw could keep slim hopes of retaining the Ashes alive for England and a win would make the serious very interesting, but another loss is the runaway favourite results with the bookmakers.
When does the third Ashes test start?
The crucial third test gets underway at 2.30am GMT on Thursday, December 14 at the W.A.C.A. in Perth.
What TV channel is it on?
BT Sport 1 will be showing all the action live with coverage starting at 1.30am GMT.
When and where are the highlights being shown?
The highlights have also been snapped up by BT Sport, but they are available free, either via the BT Sport app, or on BTSport.com at 7pm after each day’s play.
What are the odds? (Courtesy of Betfair)
Australia – 8/15
Draw – 7/2
England – 9/2
Full Ashes 2017/18 schedule
November 23-27 – First Test – Brisbane – Australia won by 10 wickets
December 02-06 – Second Test – Adelaide – Australia won by 120 runs
December 14-18 – Third Test – Perth
December 26-20 – Fourth Test – Melbourne
January 03-07 – Fifth Test – Sydney
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