By Nick Mulvenney, Reuters
Photo: Saeed Khan
Travis Head scored 163 and Steve Smith became the second-most prolific Ashes run-scorer of all time on the way to his century as Australia took a first-innings lead of 134 on the third day of the fifth test against England on Tuesday.
Already 3-1 up in the series with the urn secured for another 18 months, Australia finished the day on 518 for seven with Smith 129 not out and Beau Webster unbeaten on 42.
Head's century, brought up off 105 balls, was his third of the series, while skipper
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