graham thorpe talked about that, just l having nothing to lose? graham. m go, it's up to them to do their own practice, how they want to practice. another thing i sensed from graham thorpe as well is that he is in charge. chris silverwood is the head coach, he is isolating in melbourne, but graham is helping the team in connection withjoe root. they made that change with stuart broad coming into the line—up to replace ollie robinson. it was bizarre that they dropped their leading wicket taker, but he's played all three test matches so far so you can understand why they might want to rotate him because he's got a niggle in the shoulder, that's what we are hearing. for graham thorpe it's a great opportunity for him to put his marker down. who knows what will happen at the end of this series. it feels like we are in a limbo, it feels like there will be change at the end, we don't know the extent of it, so get out, make the most of it, and what a ground to do it is. �* , ., ., , it is. it's a wonderful venue but the forecast — it is. it's a wonderful venue but

at the close of play, england's caretaker coach graham thorpe admits england are suffering with a numbern to try and salvage a draw on the final day. we've obviously got some blows to some fingers, but i'm sure the lads will take whatever they need to take to get themselves into a position where they are capable of performing tomorrow. so, they'll all bat and they will do their very best. i know that. so work to do for england who could still be helped by the weather, with rain predicted on sunday. former england bowler alex hartley is alongside our reporter henry moeran. this was another entertaining, if difficult day for england here at the scg, with australia piling on the bronze after gaining the wickets, giving some hope at one stage. —— piling on the runs. the headline news was it was back on the side, becoming the first australian in two years to score two 100s in a test match. what a performance from him. it's left england with a mighty target, 388 realistically, their hope has to be to bat out the day and get out with a draw. alex, this was a day defined to him. it was, and defi

england assistant coach graham thorpe described broad and ben stokes as "caged tigers", saying he hopedyed in one of the three tests so far, and has claimed the mood in the camp is low — but thorpe says they're just getting on with it. we've managed, we've managed. and also, in many ways, players have to take responsibility for themselves, as well. some of those guys who aren't actually playing and are not in the squad. i've encouraged them. people can go down ill. it's probably like when i started my england career. there weren't as many coaches around. and being resourceful for yourself and getting your team—mates to help you out, as well, with what you require is important. novak djokovic says he will be defending his australian open title, ending months of speculation. he'd refused to reveal his vaccination status and every player at the event has to be fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption. with an exemption permission," so that would suggest he hasn't been jabbed, but has satisfied the authorities that there are valid reasons for that. cornelius kersten has become the first

assistant coach graham thorpe says they're trying to make the best of it..lity for themselves, as well. some of those guys who aren't actually playing and are not in the squad. i have encouraged them. people can go down ill. it is probably like when i started, my england career. there weren't as many coaches around. and being resourceful for yourself and getting your team—mates to help you out, as well, is what you require, is important. in the build—up to the australian open, great britain's men are playing in the atp cup in sydney — and it's going well so far. after they beat germany at the weekend, they're up against canada. dan evans has won their opening match against denis shapovalov. now its british number one cameron norrie against felix auger—alliasime. if you're feeling the chill at the moment, you may enjoy these pictures from the deserts of saudi arabia, where britain's sam sunderland has moved into the lead of the dakar rally motorbike section. he finished second on stage two, overtaking daniel sanders, who lost his way in the dunes. the nine—ti

at the close of play, england's caretaker coach graham thorpe admits england are suffering with a numberly got some blows to some fingers, but i'm sure the lads will take whatever they need to take to get themselves into a position where they are capable of performing tomorrow. so, they'll all bat and they will do their very best. i know that. yes, big final day to come. gloucester—hartpury have increased the pressure on the top four in the women's premier 15s with a bonus point win over leaders bristol. ellie underwood crashed over with her second try of the match to seal a 14—36 victory. gloucester are now up to fifth in the table. that's all the sport for now. you can find more on all those stories on the bbc sport website. you can follow all the very latest. i will have more for you a little bit later on. back to you, jane. we will take a look at a few stories and brief this afternoon. the family of a woman who has been missing since new year's day have said they are "shocked and distressed" by her disappearance. 28—year—old alice byrne was last seen leaving a friend's flat in marlbo

it followed noise complaints by fellow guests at the hotel and then assistant coach graham thorpe is understood to film the video and the the whales cricket board is investigating the incident and how the footage was made public. this incident follows reports of a drinking culture within being a camp during their for now serious defeat. to the attorney, an open now and 3 time grant time champion and the murray has ended a 5 year wait, victory and melvin. the scott was up against because bustle, asheville, in his 1st match at this year's tournament. and it was an epic encounter. murray accepted a wildcard to play this year. a lengthy injury layout became through nearly 4 hours on the court to beat the number 21 seed in 5 sets. is the 2nd time murray has beaten bethel ashley in the past week. you'll now play japanese qualify a terror. daniel in the 2nd round, been a tough, tough 3 for years in a lot of work to get back here. and it's been played on this many times and had data and spirit. incredible. i've always fantastic support. and yeah, this is the one where i thought to play my la

england assistant coach graham thorpe described broad and ben stokes as "caged tigers", saying he hopedimed the mood in the camp was low — but thorpe says they're just getting on with it. we have managed, we have managed. and also, in many ways, players have to take responsibility for themselves, as well. some of those guys who aren't actually playing and are not in the squad. i have encouraged them. people can go down ill. it is probably like when i started, my england career. there weren't as many coaches around. and being resourceful for yourself and getting your team—mates to help you out, as well, is what you require, is important. australia captain pat cummins is sympathetic to england's situation, but at the same time, he's happy to capitalise on it. i think they have sacrificed quite a lot to come over here. a couple of weeks quarantine, the time away from families, some restrictions on what they can do as opposed to pre—pandemic. and i think they are having some positive cases. the coach being away from this has been really tough for them so we're just really tough for them so

assistant coach graham thorpe is one of those still involvedsays assistant coach graham thorpe says they're build—up to the australian open, great britain's men are playing in the atp cup in sydney and it's going well so far. after they beat germany at the weekend, they're up against canada — dan evans has taken the first set against denis shapovalov in the opening match. he isa he is a break—up in the second set. this competition features 16 countries. competing in four groups at two venues in the city, with ranking points on offer to individual players. all eyes on the first grand slam of the year, the australian open. dan evans in early—season form. emma raducanu had to pull out of a warm up raducanu had to pull out of a warm up event because she was isolating following covid but she is due to play in sydney before the tournament starts in melbourne. that is the reality at the moment. you talk about how it affects the england cricket team. tennis players moving around the world. issues there. testing positive. you have to be prepared for everything to change. and will novak djokovic play

now england, cricket coach graham philips has carved 19 has taken its toll on the place during that sort of australia. thorpe is taking charge of the team for the upcoming full test in sydney base after head coach. chris silva tested positive for the virus on the page. so far, england have been completely out played losing. the 1st 3 matches of the series in audio. well, you have matches coming into play some state games coming into it. be a good look at your own came as well coming into the series that happened. obviously, we've had the distractions of covert off the field as well, which had been challenging to say the least. i think sacrifice quite a lot to come over here. a couple of weeks quarantine, thomas from families some restrictions on what i can do as opposed to pre pandemic. and i think them having some positive cases. the coach i was the bang away from this guy. i think it's been really tough for them. and french prosecutors have opened a terrorism investigation into an explosion that went off under a french vehicle involved in the duck o'reilly, which is currently taking place in saudi arabia.

now england, cricket coach, graham philip, says covered 19, has taken its toll on the place during that sort of australia. thorpe is taking charge of the team for the full test. in sidney van, off the head coach, chris sylvia had tested positive for the virus on the pitch bow. england have been completely out play losing the 1st 3 matches of the series. and i did well, the matches coming into play some state games coming into it. be a good look at your own, came as well coming into this area. that happened. obviously, we've had the distractions of coven off the field as well, which had been challenging to say the least. i think that they've sacrificed quite a lot to come over here. a couple of ways quarantine tom away from families. ah, you know, some restrictions on what i can do as opposed to pre pandemic. i'm, and i think they're having some positive cases. the coach obviously being away from this guy. i think it's been really tough for them. and a decor rally veteran is still breaking new ground at the events. spain's call a science says one, the 3rd stage of the rally in saudi arabia. this audi seems celebr