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The word from usually damp Manchester is that the new Old Trafford pitch for the third Test is another unseasonal dust bowl.

The new wicket square has been laid 90 degrees to the old one, but whether that will lead to a similar turnaround in Australia's fortunes is doubtful.

England has shown off its depth by adding Chris Tremlett to its pace squad and Monty Panesar as its second spinner.