Ashes 2023: Five players to watch out for in the 3rd Test

England are in deep trouble after losing the first two Tests of the Ashes 2023. Ahead of the series, there were a lot of talks about England’s Bazball playing style, however, following England’s defeat in the opening Tests, it could be said that the hosts’ playing style has hurt them and now they will have to chalk out a solid plan to counter Australia, who looked fierce in both Tests.

On the other side, the Pat Cummins-led Australia will look forward to winning the third Test at Headingley, Leeds, and registering the Test series victory against England on England soil after 22 years. In the huge game, both teams will heavily bank on their players who have put up stunning shows in the competition.

Here are the five players who could become game-changers in the third Ashes Test

5. Ben Duckett

Ben Duckett’s role will be crucial in the do-or-die game at Headingley. In the opening Test at Edgbaston, he failed to be efficient with his bat, scoring 12 and 19 but in the second match, the left-handed batter made a solid contribution to England, with his brilliant knocks of 98 and 83.

England captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum will expect Duckett to continue his form in the remaining matches of the competition and help England snatch the urn from the Aussies. So far, Duckett's opening partner Zak Crawley hasn’t performed consistently to reinforce England’s batting department, and noting that Duckett will have to deliver solid innings to his side.

In the previous Test, Duckett crossed the 1000-run mark. The 28-year-old reached the significant milestone in just 23 innings of 12 games. Duckett’s recent impressive achievement will boost his confidence to give his best in the upcoming contest.