England in complete control against Australia in the third Test match . Resuming on 84-0 , Strauss and Cook made a patient start and amassed another 100 runs before Strauss was bowled by Amit Mishra for 87 . England close day declared on 456 - 3 , a first innings lead of 232 runs . Alastair Cook remains unbeaten on 182 after batting all day . England on course to win Test and become number one Test side in history .
England in complete control against Australia in the third Test match . England close day declared on 456 - 3 , a first innings lead of 232 runs . Alastair Cook remains unbeaten on 182 after batting all day . England on course to win Test and become number one Test side in history .