Ashes 2015 live: Joe Root reaches his 50 after Ian Bell's return to form as England surpass 300-run lead

The latest score and happenings between England and Australia

England vs Australia first Test day three live (Getty Images)

Welcome to our live coverage of the third day of the Ashes First Test between England and Australia at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

• Day two report: Moeen Ali stars with bat and ball to give England the advantage...just.
• Moeen 'not too fussed' about facing Aussies - or their No 1 batsman.
• Ian Herbert: Smith's soft-shoe shuffling may give England reason to hope.
• Aussie Angle: Rogers revels in role as Australia's unsung hero.
• Cook forced off after painful blow to a rather sensitive area...
• Ashes: Full dates of every Test

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DATES AND VENUES...

July 8-12 (11am): First Investec Test, SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff

July 16-20 (11am): Second Investec Test, Lord's

July 29-August 2 (11am): Third Investec Test, Edgbaston

August 6-10 (11am): Fourth Investec Test, Trent Bridge

August 20-24 (11am): Fifth Investec Test, Kia Oval