Cricket-England face ultimate test of bold attacking approach

Cricket - Ashes - Fourth Test - England v Australia - Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, Britain - July 19, 2023 England's James Anderson in action Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - England face the ultimate test of the fearless attacking ethos which has revolutionised the national cricket team over the past year when play resumes in the fourth Ashes test at Old Trafford on Thursday.

After England captain Ben Stokes had asked Australia to bat, the visitors reached 299 for eight at the close of the opening day with the hosts needing victories in Manchester and again at in London next week after narrowly losing the first two tests.